by Dry eyes are a common condition affecting many, especially as people age, though younger individuals can experience it too. While optometrists and ophthalmologists might attribute it to insufficient tear production or poor tear quality, this explanation doesn’t address the underlying cause.
The real reason behind dry eyes often lies in the body’s nervous system. Research into metabolism highlights the importance of finding the root cause rather than just treating the symptoms.
Dry eyes can manifest as burning, itching, a gritty sensation, eye fatigue, and even alternating between dryness and excessive tearing. Understanding the nervous system is key to understanding the true cause.
The nervous system, composed of the parasympathetic (passive) and sympathetic (excited) branches, controls everything in the body—organs, glands, hormones, digestion, sleep, the immune system, and detoxification. The parasympathetic nervous system stimulates tear production, while the sympathetic nervous system, responsible for the fight-or-flight response, inhibits tear production.
Therefore, dry eyes often indicate an overactive sympathetic nervous system. To address this, individuals should prioritize calming the nervous system.
Simple steps like practicing deep breathing can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and encourage tear production. Techniques for calming the nervous system, along with incorporating vegetable juices into the diet, can also help alleviate dry eyes by restoring balance to the nervous system.
By focusing on calming the nervous system through lifestyle adjustments, individuals can naturally stimulate tear production and find lasting relief from dry eyes.
