Can Serrapeptase help your Thyroid Eye Disease?

I considered it my moral duty to inform you about any product, supplement or herb that can help Graves’ Disease/hyperthyroidism or related symptoms and this post is no exception.

Some years ago, when I was writing one of my books “Life Stories for Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism” and collecting stories from people about what helped them and what did not, I received the following information from one of my subscribers, Ted Salonica (I am extracting the information that pertains only to this specific product, Serrapeptase).

“…..What I also found to help me greatly with the inflammation and swelling in and around the eyes is a natural enzyme called Serrapeptase – nature’s steroid, a gift from the silkworm. What does Serrapeptase do? Dead and inflamed tissues are two of the key causes of the majority of ailments in the body. Serrapeptase digests (dissolves) non-living tissue, blood clots, cysts, and arterial plaque and all inflamed tissue which is then dispersed. There is a growing list of conditions that respond to Serrapeptase. In over 25 years of studies and usage no harmful side effects have been found….”

I researched further and found that Serrapeptase has been used in Asia and Europe for almost 3 decades.

So, Serrapeptase is actually a proteolytic enzyme, isolated from the non-pathogenic bacteria Serratia species found in the digestive track of Japanese silkworm. It may sound nasty, but the enzyme is used by the worms to digest their cocoons. I am just wondering who in the world and in their right mind would research a product that comes from the intestines of a worm and this is simply beyond my imagination.:) Anyhow, I am glad that there are such people and this product is available now on the market (including the USA).

Serrapeptase is not only helpful for eye inflammation, as reported by numerous customer reviews, for example, but it also has numerous positive “side effects”: it helps pain of any kind, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus, sport’s injuries, traumatic swelling, post-operative swellings, Crohn’s disease, colitis, inflammation of any kind, high cholesterol, autism, fibroids and scar tissue, varicose veins, to list just a few.

Is this some kind of miracle supplement? I don’t know yet, I just ordered it even though I don’t have any current complains, only my inflamed and hurting knee due to a recent volleyball injury…

Cons: Have in mind that Serrapeptase is considered a blood thinner, so if you are on any Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs, consult your doctor first before taking it.

Pros: it is a natural anti-inflammatory product, better than the harmful NSAIDs and corticosteroids. 

How should you take it: 1-3 capsules daily (40 000 SPU), depending on the concentration or as directed on the label.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. It does not substitute a medical opinion, nor should be used for treatment purposes.

P.S. I have no financial interest in recommending this product.

P.S.S. If you have experience with Serrapепtase, please, do not hesitate to write me or share your experience in the comments. 

Some references:

Raskin JB. Gastrointestinal effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory therapy. Am J Med. 1999; 106 (5B):3S-12S.

Fung HB, Kirschenbaum, HL. Selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors for the treatment of arthritis. Clin Ther. 1999; 21(7):1131-5

Raskin JB. Gastrointestinal effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory therapy. Am J Med. 1999; 106 (5B):3S-12S.

Murphy PJ, Badia P, Myers BL, Boecker MR, Wright KP Jr. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs affect normal sleep patterns in humans. Physiol Behav. 1994; 55(6):1063-6.

Mazzone A, Catalani M, Costanzo M, Drusian A, Mandoli A, Russo S, Guarini E, Vesperini G. Evaluation of Serratia peptidase in acute or chronic inflammation of otorhinolaryngology pathology: a multicentre, double-blind, randomized trial versus placebo. J Int Med Res. 1990; 18(5):379-88.

Thyroid Eye Disease is an inflammatory condition which affects the orbital contents including the extraocular muscles and orbital fat. It is almost always associated with Graves’ disease (GD) but may rarely be seen in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, primary hypothyroidism, or thyroid cancer.  The ocular manifestations of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) include soft tissue inflammation, eyelid retraction, proptosis, corneal exposure, and optic nerve compression. Thyroid eye disease is a result of the elevated thyroid antibodies, not the thyroid hormone itself. But not all people suffering from Graves’ disease, for example, will experience and develop this symptom. 

The signs and symptoms of the thyroid eye disease are characteristic. These include lid retraction, lid lag, and a delay in the downward excursion of the upper eyelid in down gaze that is specific to TED.  

Thyroid Eye Disease affects approximately 1 million people in USA and Canada and 250,000 people in the UK. Although blindness is a very rare complication, fortunately only a small minority of patients require surgery or other medical treatment to protect their vision. The majority of patients with Thyroid Eye Disease, however, appear to suffer silently trying to come to terms with the facial disfigurement, caused by the disease. It is particularly unkind, distorting the most expressive, vivid and ageless feature of the face, the eyes. Many patients with Thyroid eye disease are unable to face the world, they don’t want to look in the mirror anymore and avoid social contacts as much as they can. Relationships break down, jobs are lost, depression sets in and life changes for the worse. These patients are really desperate, they lost the hope that they will ever get better and the consequences for their everyday life are severe.

But I know for sure that the situation is not hopeless and many people may see improvement in a very short time, depending on how severe is their thyroid eye disease. I, personally, also suffered from Thyroid eye disease (my left eye was severely protruded), but once my thyroid antibodies decreased to normal levels, my eyes started to improve quickly. This is, in fact, the last symptom to disappear, after you’ve been declared “euthyroid” by your doctors. (It took me a few months after my thyroid levels became normal to see the actual improvement of my eyes.)

Indeed, significant advances in the medical and surgical treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease has been achieved over the last few years. However, the psychological and social aspects of the disease are still largely neglected. Recent studies show that patients with moderate to severe Graves’ Disease ophthalmopathy (TED) have significant mood disturbance, especially when disfiguring signs are predominant, which is no surprise. 

But there are at least 13 methods that I personally know for Thyroid eye disease (TED) improvement. The following general recommendations can help Thyroid Eye Disease and its symptoms (bulging eyes, double vision, and protruded eyes etc. ) 

1. Cold chamomile compress for your eyes (use regular, refrigerated tea bags)
2. Elevate head to relieve swelling.
3. Flax seed oil/ Organic Flax seeds. Take as prescribed on the bottle, but generally, 2 x 1000 capsules daily are enough.  
4. Lubrication eye drops (avoid the one that are treating red eyes)
5. Lubrication ointments that help eye dryness.
6. Supplements like Selenium, Turmeric (because of its anti-inflammatory activity), L- carnitine and Serrapeptase (as directed).
7. Exercises to strengthen the eye muscles (included in my book  “Thyroid Eye Disease and Its Healing”)
8. Lutein and Zeaxanthin – available in most health food stores. Take as directed. 
9. Humidifiers in your room.
10. Acupressure, believe it or not, can help.
11. Reflexology- applying pressure to special points on your feet.
12. Wearing quality sunglasses that are really protecting your eyes (not the ones that you buy for $5, because they are not really protecting your eyes from anything).
13. Corrective surgery to loosen the eyelids
14. Decompression surgery
15. Steroids and prisms  (to correct double vision)

The last 3 are used only in severe cases where nothing else can help, but chose your eye doctor carefully, because it’s a complicated surgery.

The email below is from one of my clients who avoided eye surgery and saw improvement in just 2 weeks:

“Hi Svetla,

I just wanted to let you know that I have been taking the flax seed oil and using my eye drops for about 2 1/2 weeks now and I can already tell a difference (not necessarily appearance wise yet), but I do not have all of the pain in my eyes that I was having and I can tell by touch that my eyes are not protruding as much. 

I am going to the eye doctor next week.  I am anxious to see how much my measurements have improved because I know they have.  I just wanted to say thanks for your information, because I was not looking forward to that horrible sounding eye surgery.

Thanks, Stacy P.”

So, don’t lose hope, be patient, your eyes can always get better!

Thyroid Eye Disease and Its Healing

Thyroid Eye Disease is also called:  Graves’ Opthalmopathy, Thyroid Associated Orbitophaty, Graves’ Orbithopathy, Graves’ Eye Disease, Proptosis, Exophthalmos, Eye protrusion, which pretty much means the same thing- just different medical terms- don’t get confused!

There are some simple steps and strategies that I used to cure my own “Thyroid Eye Disease”, so my eyes look 100% better! Read my story how I did it…

It’s been more than 8 years since I suffered  from the debilitating Thyroid Eye Disease, when my eyes could scare a person from a mile. Not to mention the way I was feeling, when everybody stared at me and asked that innocent question: “What’s wrong with your eyes?”

Hard to explain, and I’ll just shut down. I was suffering a lot, physically and emotionally. I was desperate, I really lost a hope that I will ever get better, that my eyes will ever be the same. The consequences in my everyday life were severe.

Do you also? Are you dreaming of being the same beautiful, charming person as you were before? I am sure you do….

I don’t have Thyroid Eye Disease any more and my eyes look perfectly the same as they were before. I have experimented with so many things- some of them worked, and some didn’t. It took me 7 years, more or less, to figure out what  helps and what doesn’t! Still hard to say, but the picture gets much clearer.

The majority of patients with Thyroid Eye Disease appear to suffer, as I did, silently, trying to come to terms with the facial disfigurement that is caused by the disease. It is particularly unkind, distorting the most expressive, vivid and ageless feature of the face, the eyes.

We can not hide our eyes. We can hide the palpitations, the sleepless nights, the muscle cramps, the weight loss (it’s so socially acceptable to look skinny), and the other Graves’ Disease symptoms  but we can not hide our eyes. Our eyes are the doors to our soul.They speak for us even when we are speechless.

Many patients with Thyroid Eye Disease are unable to face the world, they don’t want to look at the mirror any more and avoid social contacts as much as they can. Relationships break down, jobs are lost, depression sets in and life changes for the worse. Thyroid eye disease treatment is not an easy one.

For the past 8 years  I’ve received thousands of emails from clients and more than half of them were about Thyroid Eye Disease.

That’s why I decided to write a book and to include everything that I know about this disease, with the only purpose to help you, if I can in this battle.

The main purpose of this new book is NOT only to give you HOPE. It’s a book to tell you how many different options you have, even in this condition. It’s to tell you that there is a way out. I know that from personal experience. I experimented and tried so many things and I continue to do this, even today. My Life is one small laboratory for Alternative Therapies and experiments in Life Style. 

And if you’re still wondering if you’ll EVER be able to get rid off YOUR buggy, protruded eyes, double vision and eye problems as well, then listen to this one:

“Thyroid Eye Disease and Its Healing” book – Feedback

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Giz_wZ0w00&feature=plcp

◊ 30 Symptoms for Thyroid Eye Disease (or Graves’ Eye Disease), the right diagnosis and classification, according NOSPECS.

◊ Holistic approach for Thyroid Eye Disease. Why me? Why the Eyes? Understanding the mental causes behind the symptoms.

◊ 12 Thyroid Eye Disease Exercises (guaranteed to help, of course if you do them regularly, not just “read them”). All  collected and tried in the last 8 years, including pictures drawn by my daughter who helped as well for the creation of this book!

httpv://youtu.be/t3i4QrpT6LU

◊ Palming eye exercises, “the Spider Net” exercise, the Virtual Eyes exercises and many others remedies.

 
◊ Herbs, Chamomile cold compresses, Vitamins and Supplements for Thyroid Eye Disease treatment. Helping the symptoms inside out.

 ◊ 30 Alternative Ideas, Tricks and Tips for relieving Thyroid Eye Disease  symptoms – I tried almost all of them!

◊ Reflexology points to help your eyes (with graphics and pictures) and Thyroid Eye Disease.

◊ Alternative therapy in recipes and supplements. Is “Flavay®” the new safe option for treating Thyroid Eye Disease ?

◊ The pure Medical approach- corticosteroids, radiation, surgery. Studies, dangers and options. When an eye surgery could and should be performed? How dangerous are the different options and side effects. Is this for “your eyes”?

◊ Intravenous Immunoglobulis Therapy Versus Prednisolone in Thyroid Eye Disease . (With a full report of the research included!)

It’s all in one place now, in my new book “Thyroid Eye Disease and Its Healing’ ebook!

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 Lutein and Zeaxanthin for Thyroid Eye Disease

I have been asked many times about Thyroid Eye Disease treatment (Graves’ Eye Disease) and if there is anything else that can do to improve their eye condition besides the usually recommended Flax Seed oil, eye exercises, cold compresses etc. As a former Thyroid Eye Disease sufferer and a member of the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society I have been researching this topic for years.

Well, it appears that there is something that can improve your condition: Lutein and Zeaxanthin, important nutrients mostly found in green leafy vegetables and all those from Brassica Family (broccoli, spinach, and kale). The last are not only good for inhibiting the overproduction of thyroid hormone, but they appear to positively influence our eyes as well. So, what exactly are these strange sounding and not so popular nutrients?

As the American Optometric Association advises us, these carotenoids actually filter the harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and act as antioxidants in the eye, helping protect and maintain healthy cells. They also appear to reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases including the including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. Of the 600 carotenoids found in nature, only two are deposited in high quantities in the retina (macula) of the eye: lutein and zeaxanthin. Accordingly, do you think we should take them as supplements? I say yes, and I’ve tried them on my own as well. Recently I had to read a lot on the computer and sometimes spent more than 10 hours daily, which for me is a lot. Of course, I don’t have the Thyroid Eye disease any more, but my eyes will get so tired by the end of the day that I can hardly read my books. So I decided to give it a try for a few months. Needless to say my vision became better, I did not have to wear computer glasses all the time and the tiredness was reduced significantly. Plus, sometimes in the evenings it’s difficult for me to drive, but now I have noticed that this inconvenience disappeared as well. What to blame? I say- the Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which I’ve been taken daily for the last 2 months as supplements.

Unfortunately, the human body does not synthesize the lutein and zeaxanthin it needs, which is the reason why green vegetables are essential to good nutrition. Daily intake of lutein and zeaxanthin through diet, nutritional supplements, or other foods and beverages is important for the preservation of good eye health.

How this actually works and how cataracts for example could be prevented, not to mention the blurry vision that pretty much all patients with Graves’ Eye Disease have. 

The primary function of the natural lens in the eye is to collect and focus light on the retina. To appropriately provide this function throughout life, the lens must remain clear. It’s like cleaning your windows from time to time, because they become dirty. As for the eye it happens through oxidation and this is the major cause of cataracts, which cloud the lens. As antioxidant nutrients neutralize free radicals associated with oxidative stress and retinal damage, lutein and zeaxanthin likely play a role in cataract prevention. In fact, a recent study demonstrated that higher dietary intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin and vitamin E was associated with a significantly decreased risk of cataract formation.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin also help the Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Recently the The National Eye Institute conducted a second large human clinical trial, Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS2), to confirm whether supplements containing 10 mg a day of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin per day affect the risk of developing of mascular degeneration. Beyond reducing the risk of developing eye disease, separate studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin improve visual performance in AMD patients, cataract patients and individuals with good health. Though there is no recommended daily intake for lutein and zeaxanthin, most recent studies show a health benefit for lutein supplementation at 10 mg/day and leaxanthin supplementation at 2 mg/day.

You may say that Thyroid Eye disease treatment has nothing to do with cataracts and aged-related muscle degeneration, but trust me, it does. With Thyroid eye disease your vision is blurred, clouded, and your eye muscles have been extended (as the eye is pushed out of its socket) and they can hardly contract to normal position again without surgery for example. But this is what lutein and zeaxanthin actually do- they prevent the muscular degeneration, and I would say improve as well.

Lutein and zeaxanthin as a combination are sold over the counter in many food or general stores (Walmart, Walgreens, Right Aid, ect.) in the USA and they are pretty affordable as a price, depending on the producer. Follow the instructions on the label.

As disclosed by the American Optometric association the following table contains the amount of these two important nutrients in our food:

For more information about Thyroid Eye Disease Remedies, check the following links:

Thyroid Eye Disease Natural Cures

Flax seed oil and Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid Eye Disease Remedies

10 Ways to improve Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid Eye Disease Healing

Flax Seed Oil for Thyroid Eye Disease/ Graves’ Eye Disease

by Svetla Bankova

When I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, my left eye was already protruded; it was swelling and painful. My biggest concern was not only how I could get rid of the pain, but would my eyes be the same after the disease had been treated. Some Graves’ disease patients like me suffer from Graves’ Ophthalmopathy, sometimes called Thyroid Eye Disease or TED.  

One of things I used to improve my condition was Flax Seed Oil. I am still taking that because it is so good for many other things. So let me tell you more about that.

Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of research and reading up on flaxseed oil and its many health benefits. All the health benefits of flax seed oil had me convinced pretty quick, and I had bought myself a 6 months supply of flax seed supplement in no time, and I’ve been taking them every morning since then.

Flaxseed oil is the most abundant plant source of omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid omega-3. The seeds and oil of the flax plant contain substances which are known to promote good health. We used to have enough in our diet in the past, from the products that were produced, but with all the GMO and chemicals that substance is actually missing now.

Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for a lot of diseases. ALA belongs to a group of substances called omega-3 fatty acids.

Flax seed oil is good for: Circulatory System, Immune System, Reproductive System, Nervous System, and not only. It happens to be good for Thyroid Eye Disease as well.

Flax seed oil and Thyroid Eye Disease

There are a lot of reports that it can help your Thyroid Eye Disease and practically you can see results in 1 or 2 weeks. The recommended dose is 2 capsules of 1000 mg per day (at least). You can find Flax seed oil  in any GNC or Natural Store in the form of capsules, or you can also add flax seeds to your salad and just sprinkle them. I would suggest that you buy the organic, as we don’t know what kind of seeds are used in the regular. Also, if you decide to buy that in liquid form, make sure that you keep the opened bottle all the time in the refrigerator, as Flax seed oil is light and temperature sensitive.

Research has shown that majority of diets are deficient in Omega 3  essential fatty acids, and this can lead to some serious health problems. This is what else you can help by taking Flax Seed Oil:

1.Coronary heart disease – Omega 3 helps reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, plaque formation, and cardian arrhythmia.

2. Arthritis – Studies have found that oils rich in Omega 3 (like flax seed oil) patients can reduce their drug use.

3. Cancer – Omega 3 has been found to kill certain cancer cells without harming normal cells.

4. Skin problems like acne, eczema, and psoriasis are shown partly to be related to Omega 3 deficiency.

5.Omega 3 EFA helps improve your response to stress.

6. It is also often prescribed to some patients suffering depression, as it was found by scientists that people in depression are severely lacking this substance.

You can buy also Flax Seeds and use them for salads, dressings and however you prefer. Have in mind that when grinding them their concentration is much lower, compared to the capsules.

Properly prepared and protected, milled flax can be eaten raw, blended into drinks, sprinkled on ice cream or cooked and baked into items without losing much of it’s nutritional value.

Thyroid Eye Disease Cures- Supplements that can help your Thyroid Eye Disease

When I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, my left eye was already protruded; it was swelling and painful. My biggest concern was not only how I could get rid of the pain, but would my eyes be the same after the disease had been treated. Some Graves’ disease patients like me suffer from Graves’ Ophthalmopathy, sometimes called Thyroid Eye Disease or TED.

One of things I used to improve my condition was Flax Seed Oil, and I know that it is one of the most effective “thyroid eye disease cures”. I am still taking that because it is so good for many other things. So let me tell you more about that.

Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of research and reading up on flax seed oil and its many health benefits. All the health benefits of flax seed oil had me convinced pretty quick, and I had bought myself a 6 months supply of flax seed supplement in no time, and I’ve been taking them every morning since then.

Flax Seed oil is the most abundant plant source of omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid omega-3. The seeds and oil of the flax plant contain substances which are known to promote good health.

Flax Seed and Flax Seed oil are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for a lot of diseases. ALA belongs to a group of substances called omega-3 fatty acids.

Flax seed oil is good for: Circulatory System, Immune System, Reproductive System, Nervous System.

There are a lot of reports that it can help your Thyroid Eye Disease and practically you can see results in 1 or 2 weeks. The recommended dose is 2 capsules of 1000 mg per day (at least). You can find Flax seed oil  in any GNC or Natural Store in the form of capsules, or you can also add flax seeds to your salad and just sprinkle them.

Research has shown that majority of diets are deficient in Omega 3  essential fatty acids, and this can lead to some serious health problems. This is what else you can help by taking Flax Seed Oil:

1. Coronary heart disease – Omega 3 helps reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, plaque formation, and cardiac arrhythmia.

2. Arthritis – Studies have found that oils rich in Omega 3 (like flax seed oil) patients can reduce their drug use.

3. Cancer – Omega 3 has been found to kill certain cancer cells without harming normal cells.

4. Skin problems like acne, eczema, and psoriasis are shown partly to be related to Omega 3 deficiency.

5. Omega 3 EFA helps improve your response to stress.

You can buy also Flax Seeds and use them for salads, dressings and however you prefer.

Properly prepared and protected, milled flax can be eaten raw, blended into drinks, sprinkled on ice cream or cooked and baked into items without losing much of it’s nutritional value.

For more alternative methods and Thyroid Eye Disease cures read in my book “Thyroid Eye Disease and Its Healing”

 
Thyroid Eye Disease Remedies (Graves’ Eye Disease Remedies)

Remedy #1- Eye Baths

As our Thyroid Eye Disease is an inflammatory condition (hot in its nature) I believe that I could be helped by cold remedies. This is how one of the thyroid eye disease remedies work:

The purified water must be first cooled in the refrigerator. Then pour the water in a small pot or similar vessel (a little bit bigger than your face). For 10- 15 seconds just place your face in the water, open your eyes and just blink. Raise your head from the water, keep blinking and then sink your face in the water again. Repeat this a few times, no need to put any records, water should not be freezing. That simple procedure gives an immediate relief, especially if you feel like your eyes are “burning”, or contaminated.

 Variation: Some of us can not sink their face in the water or keep their breath even for this short time. In these cases you can use special small eye cups, or cold spoons, or you can use your own palms just to put cold water on the eyes. The main rule you should keep in mind: water needs to be purified and cold, the eye contact is short and you should be convenient when doing the procedure. Duration: 15- 30 seconds.

You can repeat the above as many times as you feel like it during the day. No contraindications.

 How this helps us and our eyes: The eye water baths have stimulating and energizing function. These baths also energize the skin around the eyes and face and make them look younger, especially if you have wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes. Also, when we sink our face in the water we’ll stop breathing for a few seconds, but when we take out our face that will increase the oxygen intake to the head and the eyes, which is very important when healing the eyes.

Thyroid Eye Disease Remedies # 2

 Contrast eye compresses

 You’ll need two separate pots, or similar water vessels, not very big. The water in both vessels should be as contrast as possible. Paul Bragg (1895 -1976), nutritionist and a pioneer in America’s wellness movement) for example recommends putting ice blocks in one of the vessels. But you don’t have to- just put the water from one of the vessels to cool in the refrigerator.

Start with the hot water (not very hot so you won’t burn your eyes) – soak cotton balls, or handkerchiefs in the hot water and then put them on closed eyes for 2 minutes. Change with cotton balls from the cold water- for 1 minute. Then dry the skin and eyes with a towel.

From my personal experience I can say that the cotton balls are less effective- they get cold or warm quicker. For that purpose I use small towels- in this case they will cover also the nose and the skin around the eyes. Very good effect for puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles, trust me.

For the same purpose you can use small tea packs (as sold in the food store). I have that described more detailed in my book about Thyroid Eye Disease. Get your own copy today:

Graves’ Eye Disease Treatment/ Thyroid Eye Disease Exercises.

Graves Eye Disease is often called Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and both terms represent one and the same condition- inflammation of the eye (one or both eyes). Not of all of the people, suffering from Graves’ Disease or Hyperthyroidism will have Graves eye disease as a symptom. And I say symptom, even though is called “graves’ eye disease” because it can not exist separately, without the underlying condition Graves’ Disease. The Thyroid antibodies, are actually responsible for that condition.

With some people, who had undergone RAI treatment for Graves’ Disease the eye condition becomes even worse- and unfortunately they are not advised about that by their doctors.  However, there are a few things that still can be done to improve Graves’ eye disease.

If you need some help with Thyroid eye disease/ Graves Eye Disease, especially if you have Graves’ eye disease symptoms as protruded eyes, double vision, or just any eye problem that can come to your mind  and is related to Graves’ disease (or even not related) in this article I am giving one, no, two exercises that I used myself and they felt pretty good on my eyes:

  “Palming” Exercise”

 

This is the most popular and well known for centuries technique for calming and relaxing the eyes. It’s first officially described by William H.  Bates.

 

William Horatio Bates (1860 -1931) was an American physician who practiced ophthalmology and developed what became known as the “Bates Method” for better eyesight. One of the exercises included in his “Bates Method” is exactly the “Palming” exercise.

 

“Palming” is actually artificial darkening of the eyes with the help of your palms. Simple as that. Palms and hands are used in Reiki, in a similar position. It’s practically giving energy to your eyes. So how we do that:

 

First: Rub up you palms/hands for a few seconds, so the friction can warm them a little bit. Then put your fingers next to each other, so there is no light coming between the fingers. There are 2 options here.  You can cross the little fingers, or you can use the Reiki style, however you feel comfortable. You can sit on a chair and put your elbows on the back of the chair to support them, or you can choose another position, just rest your elbows. You can also lie on a bed, but you’ll need some pillows under your elbows, or any other position you feel comfortable with.

 

Your back and neck should be in one line, do not bend them in any direction. Breath deeply a few times, relax your torso, and your hands, no pressure should be applied on the eyes, eyebrows or head.