The Burnham Review
5-15 Corneal Dysfunction, Keratoconus and Complementary Medicine Approaches
There is no recent literature to indicate that manual therapy and massage directly affects dysfunctions of the cornea, but there is evidence to indicate that manual therapy can address the underlying issues that caused the corneal problem in the first place and that recovery of corneal function can be attained with manual therapy and complementary medicine approaches. The cornea is made up of skin and connective tissue and where there are problems of the skin and connective tissue there are issues with the immune system. There is considerable evidence that Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches can support the immune system. There is also evidence that nutritional supplementation (flavanoids and green tea) can improve the blood vessels relationship with the corneal and membrane integrity............Buy This Issue Today
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