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DECEMBER 2017
DRY MACULAR AND APL-2
Currently, there are no treatments available to either slow down the progression of GA or help patients recover from this condition. Though clinical trials are underway, doctors still can’t treat patients with GA. Vitamins are recommended by doctors to patients who are in early or mid stages of dry AMD to prevent them from reaching the advanced stage. 
So, does this mean that there is no hope for GA patients? Well, absolutely not! Apellis Pharmaceuticals has finally come to the rescue of patients with Geographic Atrophy. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company gives patients with GA the hope that they always needed. APL-2 has proven to not only slow down the progression of this visionary disease but also, assist in vision maintenance. That’s a note-worthy achievement and a breakthrough in this field.


legitimacy of clinical trials
To determine the authenticity of any treatment, therapy or procedure, people refer to clinical trials. Study findings enable us to identify the success rate and evaluate its legitimacy. But are all clinical trials truly legitimate? It’s unfortunate but true that only a few are authentic while others are questionable. 


SKY'S NEXT ARTICLE
TRAVELLING ALONE SAFELY
One of the most challenging aspects of having low vision is traveling safely. This past summer, I took my independence to a new level when I had the opportunity to visit friends and family and attend a convention in Alberta Canada. Of course, I had traveled before and this wasn’t even my first time taking a plane out of the country. It was however, my first experience flying without the safety net of my parents, as well as the first air plane trip Cindi - my guide dog - and I had ever taken together. We definitely had some adventures, and it wasn’t always easy, but it was an absolutely wonderful vacation and we learned a lot along the way. 



visionary kitchen brings us another great recipe
SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND GRASS FED BEEF RAGU
1 lb. Ripe Roman Tomatoes, quartered
1 cup filtered water
1 tmlsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, small dice
1 rib celery, small dice
2 carrots, small dice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound grass-fed beff
6 oz can tomato paste
1/3 cup red wine, or water
1/3 cup milk optional
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried italian herbs
1 tsp evaporated cane sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
1 large spaghetti-squash
HALVED AND SEEDED
2 TSP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
1/4 CUP WATER
1/2 CUP ITALIAN FLAT LEAF PARSELY
1/2 CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE.

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courtesy of Sandra Young, OD
author: Visionary Kitchen: A Cookbook for Eye HealthBooks are available for purchase at
 
1. F or The Ragu: place tomatoes into a high speed blender with the water and puree until smooth

2. pre-heat a large dutch oven to medium high, add the oil, quickly followed by the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and a pinch of salt. sauce until the onions are translucent
3. add the ground beef. sauce until the meat is no longer pink.add the tomatoes paste.saute 2 - 3 minutes, stirring constantly
4. add the wine, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan, to release any brown bits, and the wine has evaporated.
5. turn the heat down to medium low add the milk and nutmeg. allow mostly to evaporate stirring frequently.
6. add the pureed tomatoes, oregano, italian herbs red pepper flakes, sugar, salt and black pepper.
7. stir and cover. allow to simmer 45 - 60 minutes.
8. preheat oven to 375 degrees. roast the spaghetti squash. while simmering the ragu. drizzle each squash half with olive oil place cut side down in an oven safe baking dish. add water and bake 45 - 60 minutes. until the squash is easily pierced. with a paring knife. cook 10 minutes, using a fork, scrape the squash to create noodles.
9. stir the parsley into the ragu. serve the noodles with a ladle of ragu. Garnish with parmesan.

SERVES 5

Lycopene 14,965 mg
Lutein = ZEAXANTHIN 691 MG
OMEGA 3 588 MG

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Sincerely,

 
Richard Slinde


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