How vision can help anxiety, motion sickness & more: Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD | mbg Podcast

Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of well-being. Today’s featured guest is Bryce Appelbaum, O.D., FCOVD, a board-certified optometrist.

“Vision problems are brain problems," he says. In this episode, Bryce and Jason discuss how to actually strengthen and protect your vision (way beyond blue light blockers), plus:

0:00-0:28 Intro
0:28-4:54 Bryce’s background in vision therapy
4:54-7:06 How vision impacts physical performance
7:06-11:28 The difference between vision & eyesight
11:28-17:22 The link between vision health & ADHD diagnoses
17:22-20:59 Why you should engage in vision breaks
20:59-25:09 How to protect your vision during the workday
25:09-29:13 How to use lighting & posture to enhance your vision
29:13-35:44 How to implement the 20-20-20 rule into your every day
35:44-40:58 Sneaky signs you may have an eyesight issue
40:58-45:08 Why some people aren’t the best at eye contact
45:08-51:22 Vision exercises for reducing anxiety
51:22-55:10 How often you should perform vision exercises
55:10-1:00:29 The relationship between fitness, nutrition & vision health
1:00:29-1:03:41 How to activate your vestibular system & overcome motion sickness
1:03:41-1:06:53 How much natural light you need for optimal vision health
1:06:53-1:09:38 The role of vision therapy in concussion recovery
1:09:38-1:09:48 One thing you should do every day for better vision

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