CHP Magazines Summer 2020-17 | Page 12

Macular Degeneration In 2010 I noticed that my right eye vision was changing. Initially, progress of the disease was slow, however after few months, I noticed considerable loss in sharpness and progressive loss of vision. Vision was not only blurred but I was also losing my eye sight. Initially the problem was misdiagnosed as normal ageing process (I was 60 at that time). As I do have only one eye, this was a very serious matter to me as I did not want to go blind. After consulting Sydney Retina Clinic I was diagnosed with wet form of Adult Macular Degeneration (AMD). Luckily treatment in the form of Lucentis intraocular injection was available and I noticed quick improvements. For over 6 months, my vision continued with good results however, on a cellular level the damage was still visible and not improving. At that time new research on using saffron for AMD became known. I delved into the details of this new, natural medication. Saffron has been observed to assist people with vision problems. Certain correlation between saffron usage and vision improvement was observed which led to clinical trial with very positive results. Within 3 months of taking saffron, small positive changes on the cellular level were observed. It was very encouraging so I continued with saffron supplementation. After few months certain “irreversible” changes in my retina started to dramatically improve. In addition to saffron I also used Resveratrol supplement (bio-activated by Nature’s Goodness), high in polyphenol antioxidants. Today, after 4 years of treatment, my eye returned to normal with astonishing no visible changes on a cellular level. My vision is even better than the pre AMD event. I do not use glasses or any other help. Throughout this period I was treated with Lucentis injection every few weeks, then months, with my own saffron supplementation. Today my Lucentis injection are not needed and I hope it will stay that way. I still use saffron everyday. Nature’s Goodness owner George Kowalski 12 Complete Health