It is proved that eye strain is mainly responsible for eyesight problem. Then we can see the way to improve our vision problem is to reduce eye strain and relax our eyes. Regarding how to relax our eyes naturally, a large number of people may not have a clear idea. Actually, it is not difficult to relax our eyes, then to have our vision improvement naturally. The simple thing you need to do is to do some eye exercises on a regular daily basis.

The first eye exercise is Sunning. From the literal meaning, we can know it is related to the sun. Right! In fact, proper amount of sunshine is very important for our health as it can make our body to produce Vitamin D. You can take the eye exercises in the following steps: First, close the eyes with face towards the sun directly. Then move the head to the left and right side to make every part of our eyes can enjoy this beautiful sunshine.

The second simple eye exercise we want to introduce here is palming, which is the most commonly-used one. While sitting in the chair, we can rub our hands until they warm up. Then use the palm to cover our eyes so that we can put ourselves in the dark world. If it is not dark enough, we can use a blanket to cover our eyes. Just think about some pleasant pictures in our mind with deep and slow breath. Therefore, we can enjoy in this darkness with relaxed eyes. This circle is needed to be repeated for 5 times.

The last one is Eights eye exercise. This is especially effective after we work in front of computers for a long time and feel neck and shoulders pressed. In this exercise, it is necessary to find a quiet space. We can begin with drawing imaginary “eights” with our nose together with our head in vertical and horizontal directions. Please note that do not move your head too fast in case of pulling heads. This exercise does not only can help us to relax our eyes with smaller eights, but also can relax our neck and shoulders with bigger eights.

It doesn’t matter if you have Type I or Type II diabetes. You have to manage your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels increases your
chances of having the following dental problems.

Tooth Decay or Cavities

Bacteria naturally lives in your mouth. Plaque forms because of the interaction between these bacteria and sugar from food and drinks. Plaque contains acid that attacks the enamel in the teeth eventually leading to cavities. If you have a lot of blood sugar, the bacteria in your mouth will have more to feed on and the chances of cavity forming plaque increases.

Gingivitis

Diabetes weakens the body’s ability to fight against bacteria. This leads to more plaque build up. Tartar forms when plaque is not removed with regular brushing and flossing. Tartar is a hard substance that forms in the gumline. It irritates the gums and causes it to bleed easily. This is called gingivitis. In short, diabetes makes you more susceptible to gingivitis.

Periodontitis

Periodontitis is a disease leading from gingivitis. This disease destroys the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. With the body’s ability to fight bacteria weakened, people with diabetes tend to have more severe cases of periodontitis. On the flip side, periodontitis can also worsen diabetes because it increases the level of blood sugar.

What You Can Do

Take it seriously! You have to be disciplined enough to watch your blood sugar levels and do what the doctor tells you to make sure you stay within your target range.

Brush your teeth regularly. Twice a day is the absolute minimum for brushing your teeth. Ideally, you should brush your teeth after every meal. The toothbrush you use should be the soft-bristled ones while the toothpaste should have fluoride. Don’t brush too hard so you don’t irritate your gums.

Use an electric toothbrush if necessary.

Use dental floss at least once a day to remove plaque from your gumline and betwen your teeth.

At least twice a year, visit your dentist for professional cleaning. Remember to eat before each cleaning so you don’t suffer from too low blood sugar.

Kick the habit. Smoking can worsen your diabetes and dental problems. Quitting can help you manage diabetes and have a healthier mouth.