Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac.
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Leading Holistic Optometrist Dr. Marc R. Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. hosts the Natural Eye Care Podcast: approaches to vision problems, eye health, and overall health backed by research and his 40+ years of experience with patients. Most eye diseases strike seniors. Find out how lifestyle, diet, and nutrition can help maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. An Holistic Eye Doctor is dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to potentially vision-threatening diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma. Dr. Grossman's podcasts cover a multi-disciplinary approach including nutrition, eye exercises, lifestyle changes, and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Grossman founded the Rye Learning Center in 1980, a multidisciplinary center for learning problems, in 1996 co-founded Integral Health Associates in New Paltz, New York, and in 1999 co-founded Natural Eye Care, Inc. His background includes degrees in Optometry, Biology, Physical Education and Learning Disabilities, coupled with yoga, bioenergetics, nutrition, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, the Alexander technique and Feldenkrais. He is co-author of half a dozen books on vision, including "Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Health Vision and Healing" in 2019. Dr. Grossman takes an integrated approach to vision and its influence on the body, mind, and spirit. His lectures and private consultations are in high demand.

  1. 4D AGO

    Your Daily Eating Habits Can Protect Your Sight

    Your eyes do not live in isolation. They are wired into your brain, your nervous system, your sleep, and your daily habits and that means “better vision” often starts with choices that look nothing like an eye chart. We walk through the food and lifestyle routines Dr. Mark Grossman follows personally as an integrative medical optometrist and acupuncturist with decades of experience in natural eye care. We get specific about diet for eye health and brain health, including why absorption matters more than good intentions, how mindful eating (no distractions, slower chewing) supports digestion, and why an alkaline-leaning pattern with more fruits and vegetables and fewer refined carbs can change how you feel. We also talk about the Mediterranean diet and the MIND diet as practical frameworks, then share a flexible juicing recipe loaded with greens, berries, healthy fats, and supportive add-ins like ginger and chia. From there, we connect nighttime routines to repair, including finishing meals at least three hours before bed, and we explore stress tools that calm the body fast. Meditation, deep breathing, and even simple vagus nerve practices like gargling and yawning help shift you into a parasympathetic state that supports recovery. We also cover movement, social connection, and how to handle computer eye strain with eye exercise breaks and the 20-20-20 rule. If you care about macular degeneration prevention, dry eye relief, and protecting long-term vision as you age, this is a simple plan you can act on today. Subscribe, share this with a friend who stares at screens all day, and leave a review so more people can find natural, practical eye health strategies. For more information, visit naturaleyecare.com and doctorgrossman2020.com Our email address is info@naturaleyecare.com If you have any questions, call us 845-475-4158

    9 min

  2. APR 30

    Astaxanthin Helps Fight Oxidative Stress For Better Eye Health

    Astaxanthin is showing up everywhere, from eye health supplements to skin and brain formulas, but most people still can’t answer the basics: what is it, where does it come from, and what does the research actually suggest it can do. We walk through why seniors are at higher risk for macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and dry eye, then connect those real-world concerns to the bigger drivers behind aging and vision loss: oxidative stress and inflammation. We explain astaxanthin as a marine carotenoid made primarily by microalgae and found in seafood like salmon, trout, shrimp, lobster, and krill. Then we dig into why it stands out in the antioxidant conversation, including comparisons to familiar nutrients and how it supports the body’s antioxidant defenses. We also talk about its photoprotective angle for UV-related oxidative damage and why that matters for skin health, including moisture and barrier support. For vision, we focus on practical use cases like computer eye strain and visual fatigue, plus the deeper eye disease topics that matter most with aging. We connect astaxanthin’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to macular degeneration, discuss abnormal blood vessel growth linked to wet macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and cover the neuroprotection frame for glaucoma and optic nerve health. We also touch on brain health, including research on memory outcomes and typical supplement ranges mentioned in studies, and we wrap with food sources versus microalgae-based supplements. If you want clear, evidence-informed natural eye care guidance you can actually use, listen now, then subscribe, share this with someone who spends all day on screens, and leave us a review. For more information, visit naturaleyecare.com and doctorgrossman2020.com Our email address is info@naturaleyecare.com If you have any questions, call us 845-475-4158

    7 min

  3. APR 16

    The MIND Diet For Eye Health

    Your eyes are not separate from your brain. Indeed, they are part of the same system. That is why we take nutrition seriously when we talk about protecting vision as you age, especially if you are worried about macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, or the slow creep of cognitive decline. We dig into the MIND diet, a research-backed blend of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet for blood pressure, and explain why it is so compelling for both brain health and eye health. I break down what the science is really saying, including long-term data that tracks older adults over years and findings that link higher MIND diet adherence with dramatically lower Alzheimer’s risk. We also talk honestly about supplements: they can help, but diet and lifestyle do more heavy lifting when your goal is healthy circulation, lower inflammation, and stronger protection against oxidative stress. You will leave with a clear “what to eat” list you can actually use: whole grains, vegetables with an emphasis on leafy greens, nuts like walnuts, fiber-rich beans, antioxidant berries, olive oil, plus fish and poultry if you include them. We also cover what to limit, including pastries and sweets, fried foods, margarine with trans fats, and excessive red meat and cheese. To round it out, we pair the food plan with practical movement, including a simple aerobic routine and a short workout concept aimed at boosting nitric oxide for better blood flow. If you care about keeping your mind and your sight, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these natural, complementary strategies.

    7 min

  4. APR 2

    Nutrition That Protects Vision And Memory

    We connect the dots between brain health and vision, showing how diet, the gut–brain axis, and key nutrients protect memory and eyesight. We share evidence on Mediterranean and MIND diets, spotlight DHA, B vitamins, curcumin, and offer practical food swaps that lower inflammation. • eyes as brain tissue and early detection via retinal scans • diet’s role in synaptic plasticity and cognition • gut–brain axis signals shaping mood and memory • Mediterranean, green Mediterranean, and MIND diet insights • B vitamins for homocysteine and cognition • omega‑3s and DHA for membranes and inflammation • alpha lipoic acid, curcumin, and antioxidants • saturated fat risks and produce benefits • berries, mushrooms, and leafy greens as daily staples • simple lifestyle and supplement steps to protect vision and brain Visit us at naturaleyecare.com to see some of the best brain nutrient supplements, learn more about diet and exercise to preserve not only your precious gift of sight, but also your precious gift of your brain! For more information, visit naturaleyecare.com and doctorgrossman2020.com Our email address is info@naturaleyecare.com If you have any questions, call us 845-475-4158

    9 min

  5. MAR 19

    Why Testing Your Vitamin D Can Safeguard Your Sight

    We explain why vitamin D3 matters for eye health, where research points across dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts, and how to make smart, test-guided choices. We share target intake ranges, personal practices, and a simple plan: don’t guess, test. • vitamin D3 as a hormone shaping inflammation, immunity and oxidative stress • widespread deficiency due to limited sun, diet and indoor life • target serum 25(OH)D levels and common intake ranges for seniors • links between low D and dry eye symptoms • associations with glaucoma risk and optic nerve resilience • protective signals in macular degeneration and retinal cells • connections to diabetic retinopathy through vascular health • cataract risk patterns in people with low vitamin D • practical steps: test first, supplement with D3 Visit us at naturaleyecare.com where we can do a free basic consultation with you on the phone. If you need an individual consultation for cataracts, you can contact Dr. Grossman through his website. If you have any questions, call us at 845 475 4158 And if you don't already subscribe to this podcast, please subscribe and review us.

    7 min

  6. MAR 5

    Natural Ways To Help Prevent And Manage Cataracts

    We explore why cataracts form, what your lens needs to stay clear, and how diet, supplements, and habits can reduce risk and improve outcomes before and after cataract surgery. We also cover dry eye prevention around cataract procedures and how to protect the retina from increased light exposure. • reasons cataracts develop and timing across ages • nutrients that support glutathione and lens proteins • role of carotenoids in filtering blue and UV light • evidence on fruit and vegetable intake and risk • lifestyle changes, including exercise and smoking cessation • preparing for surgery and preventing dry eye • protecting the macula with sunglasses and nutrition • how to get consultations and personalized guidance Visit us at naturaleyecare.com where we can do a free basic consultation with you on the phone. If you need an individual consultation for cataracts, you can contact Dr. Grossman through his website. If you have any questions, call us at 845 475 4158 And if you don't already subscribe to this podcast, please subscribe and review us.

    8 min

  7. FEB 20

    How Hyaluronic Acid Protects Your Vision And Eases Dry Eye

    Dry, gritty, or burning eyes don’t have to be your “new normal.” We take a deep, practical look at hyaluronic acid—what it is, why your eyes love it, and how to use it—to bring real-world relief for dryness, irritation, and even contact lens discomfort. Drawing on decades of integrative eye care, we lay out clear steps for choosing the right eye drop strength, pairing topical relief with smart supplementation, and building meals that support your tear film and the vitreous. We break down the science in plain language: hyaluronic acid binds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, stabilizes the tear film, cushions the ocular surface, and helps transport nutrients to the cornea and retina. You’ll hear when to reach for 0.1% HA drops for mild dryness versus 0.4% for more severe symptoms, plus how 100–200 mg of oral HA can support systemic hydration across eyes, skin, and joints. If floaters or posterior vitreous detachment are on your mind, we explain why bone broth is a direct source of HA and collagen, and how plant-based options—soy, leafy greens, root vegetables, and citrus—can boost your body’s own HA production. Food lovers and minimalists alike will find something to try today: simmered bone broth for 12–48 hours to extract HA, or a vegetarian miso broth with tofu, turmeric, garlic, and ginger for an anti-inflammatory lift. We also touch on simple add-ons like almonds for vitamin E and magnesium to support skin around the eyes and tear quality. By the end, you’ll have a concise plan to hydrate your eyes, ease irritation, and protect long-term vision health with steps that fit your routine. If this podcast helps you see and feel better, follow the show, share it with someone who struggles with dry eyes, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find these natural eye care strategies. For more information, visit naturaleycare.com and drgrossman2020.com Our email address is info@naturaleycare.com If you have any questions, call us at 845 475 4158.

    6 min

  8. FEB 7

    The Eye’s Master Antioxidant: How Glutathione Protects Sight And Slows Aging

    Dr. Grossman explores why he believes that glutathione is the eye’s master antioxidant. He discusses how to restore it with food and supplements to protect against cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He shares practical tips, synergies with vitamin C, and whole‑body benefits that support lasting vision. • glutathione’s role in lens, retina and cornea protection • how aging, UV and toxins lower glutathione • sulfur‑rich foods and crucifers that rebuild levels • NAC, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C and oral glutathione • links to cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration • whole‑body benefits for liver, immunity, skin and mitochondria • practical next steps and when IV therapy fits Visit us at naturaleycare.com to learn more about glutathione to keep your precious gift of sight. For more information, visit naturaleyecare.com and drgrossman2020.com Our email address is info@naturaleycare.com If you have any questions, call us 845 475 4158 If you don't already subscribe to this podcast, please subscribe and review it.

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Leading Holistic Optometrist Dr. Marc R. Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. hosts the Natural Eye Care Podcast: approaches to vision problems, eye health, and overall health backed by research and his 40+ years of experience with patients. Most eye diseases strike seniors. Find out how lifestyle, diet, and nutrition can help maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. An Holistic Eye Doctor is dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to potentially vision-threatening diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma. Dr. Grossman's podcasts cover a multi-disciplinary approach including nutrition, eye exercises, lifestyle changes, and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Grossman founded the Rye Learning Center in 1980, a multidisciplinary center for learning problems, in 1996 co-founded Integral Health Associates in New Paltz, New York, and in 1999 co-founded Natural Eye Care, Inc. His background includes degrees in Optometry, Biology, Physical Education and Learning Disabilities, coupled with yoga, bioenergetics, nutrition, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, the Alexander technique and Feldenkrais. He is co-author of half a dozen books on vision, including "Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Health Vision and Healing" in 2019. Dr. Grossman takes an integrated approach to vision and its influence on the body, mind, and spirit. His lectures and private consultations are in high demand.

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