It is hardly ever that I talk about the same subject two weeks in a row. But I just got off a webinar on the this particular subject, and the passion inside burns too large to be quiet, particularly at this time. I always believe that what we are meant to hear and apply is given to us to do something about it.

Dr Darrell Gromans, Optometrist , Pandora, OH shares that many students that are labeled with "ADHD" , troubled, confused, anxious, even after having the eye exam done at there Public School Nurses Station, still may have "double vision, insufficiency, hashberga, or other eye vision problems.

That is why it is so important to have a "healthy, proper" eye exam done to your child, or even as an adult, for that matter, before being quick to run for a prescription to calm the anxious child. Especially when it can be a simple fix as an organic eye exam!

Do you know that it has been reported that out of 200 autopsies that have been done on youth ages 12-14, Ritalin was found in the blood stream of 196.

I believe it is time we change up! And take ownership of our children , as well as adults, for that matter!

I am sure you know; but I am reminding you, that the connector to the functioning of your brain, is the information your vision conveys from eyesight to the brain. Hence the need to assist the blind with materials that stimulate the brain, and they actually become more "Genius" than the average two eye sighted individual, because of the focused vision therapy they receive.

Here is the next thing I want to talk about.

Look at this picture..

you see two eyes. Right? that is why, when you realize we need to check the eyes working "together", versus holding a hand over one eye, and asking to read the chart 20 feet away from you, and than switching hands and testing the other! Back in the day, the eye test was done with a "Lead Pencil" held in front of you, when you were instructed to sit upright on a chair, so there is no blockage in your air flow, and your brain blood flow was flowing in full compacity.

Let me explain, for those of you that have never had this exam. The School Nurse would hold the pencil upright and slowly move the pencil from left to right, and right to left, the entire time watching the movement of both "eyes". How many of you remember this exam? baby boomers, right? Born between 1950-1964.

Now, we have simplified the exam, and have done away with the pursuit of the child's best interest. So if the child is a 'troubled' child, we send a note to the parent to see the Pediatrician. The acuity of the child's vision is so important. It is such a significant integral part of literacy.

May I invite you today; take a moment and reflect on the simplicity of solving our children, grandbabies, and even all of us that are reading this article to take a second look at getting back to the basics and claiming back the real deal! God gave us two eyes! They are both valuable!

Have you ever noticed the secedes (jumping eyes) ? This too, can be mended without medication and prescriptions. You may want to visit Dr Gromans website.

www.dr.gromanvision.com

Ask yourself, "What if there is a better way?"

One last thing.. and I must run along to my next assignment..

Every day, for so many health benefits:

Stand on one leg, with eyes closed, and lift the other leg, for at least 20 seconds, up to a minute; and just Praise God! It is "Balancing Life" and improving eyesight!

then bounce on your mini trampoline a couple of minutes!

You Are His Beloved!

Health and Happiness,

Lorene Hochstetler