Review: Poor science and dangerous suggestions
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 04 3, 2013
I am amazed by the glowing reviews of what is mostly utter nonsense. While there are many alternative and complementary health practices that have been validated, much of this work is based on junk science.While one page mentions that ionizing radiation can cause cataracts, another page recommends wearing radioactive stones in glasses as a cure for them! Anyone using simple logic should see the contradiction here and recommending home use of radiation is reckless and patently unsafe.Other sections refer to "liquid oxygen" dissolved in various solutions which an elementary knowledge of chemistry should warn a reader to beware. Liquid oxygen exists only in a super cooled state and what the author is apparently claiming is that available oxygen molecules are in solution.There is potential that NAC may be of use in the prevention and possibly treatment of senile cataracts but the suggestion that other nutrients such as lutein should not be used are dubious at best. One of the proven methods to reduce cataract risk and progression seems completely ignored, that of simply wearing sunglasses throughout one's lifetime.A true red flag is any work to refers a person to the website of "Doctor" Joseph Mercola, a man who despite actual medical training makes absurd health claims mostly to peddle his over priced "health" products. Check his record of discipline and interventions by the FDA and others, as well as sites such as Quackwatch.In addition, the book recommends homeopathic medicines which are actually so diluted that they are nothing more than expensive tap water. The idea that water "remembers" molecules no longer present is ridiculous according to chemistry and physics. At least they are harmless in themselves, being only water but they may keep a person from getting appropriate treatment so long that great harm can result.Too much of this book is an attempt to paint all traditional medical treatment for cataracts, if not everything else as well, as dangerous and solely motivated by greed. Yes, there are abuses, but hanging crepe instead of presenting a balanced picture of risk vs benefit is neither ethical nor intelligent.There are many sources for legitimate information about cataracts, their treatment and possible side effects of treatments. Do yourself a favor and seek information back by science, not speculation and paranoia.I am developing the early stages of cataracts myself so this subject is quite familiar. Simple good nutrition including antioxidants and supplements known to help protect the eyes under the guidance of real physicians is helping, no progress at all in 18 months since first diagnosis. Personally, I would not put any "remedy" in or around my eyes without sound professional advice.