Eyes

Dry, tired eyes

Grittiness, burning, watering or fatigue in the eyes, often after screen work.

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Daily habits
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20-20-20 eye rule

What it is
Regular focus changes that release the eye strain of sustained close work.

Why it might help
Recommended by ophthalmology bodies for digital eye strain, alongside lubricating drops.

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Daily habits
Moderate evidence

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20-20-20 eye rule

What it is
Regular focus changes that release the eye strain of sustained close work.

Why it might help
Recommended by ophthalmology bodies for digital eye strain, alongside lubricating drops.

Days.

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Daily habits
Moderate evidence

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Structured hydration

What it is
Deliberate fluid and electrolyte intake rather than drinking only when thirsty.

Why it might help
Dehydration is a well-established trigger for headache, fatigue, constipation, dizziness and cramps.

Headache and fatigue often lift within hours.

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Daily habits
Moderate evidence

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Household allergen reduction

What it is
Cutting exposure to the dust, mould, dander and pollen that keep symptoms simmering.

Why it might help
Multi-measure allergen reduction, not single measures, is what shows benefit in trials.

2-6 weeks.

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Hands-on therapy
Moderate evidence

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Massage and myofascial release

What it is
Hands-on manual therapy for tissue tension and referred symptoms.

2-6 weeks

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Sleep & light
Moderate evidence

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Circadian reset: light, meals and wake time

What it is
Re-timing light, food and sleep so your body clock stops working against you.

2-4 weeks

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Home & workspace
Moderate evidence

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Environment and ergonomics audit

What it is
Change the surroundings that keep triggering the symptom.

2-4 weeks

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Targeted nutrition
Moderate evidence

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Functional nutrition workup and targeted repletion

What it is
Test first, then correct the specific deficiency instead of guessing at supplements.

4-12 weeks

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Whole-body therapies
Moderate evidence

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Whole-person holistic plan

What it is
Stacking several small changes at once instead of testing one at a time.

4-8 weeks

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Mind & body practices
Strong evidence

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Mindfulness and body-scan practice

What it is
Attention training that lowers symptom intensity and reactivity.

4-8 weeks

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Natural remedies
Moderate evidence

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Omega-3 and blink training

What it is
Simple natural inputs - light, food, minerals, movement - with real trial support.

2-4 weeks

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Pharmacy medicine
Moderate evidence

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Preservative-free artificial tears and lid wipes

What it is
Pharmacy options you can buy today for fast, short-term relief while slower approaches build.

immediate to 1 week

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Physical therapy
Strong evidence

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Physiotherapy-led rehab plan

What it is
A graded, assessed exercise programme rather than generic stretches.

6-12 weeks

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Procedures & surgery
Moderate evidence

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Clinical procedures and specialist options

What it is
What conventional medicine can offer when self-managed approaches have not worked.

varies

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Talk & behaviour therapy
Strong evidence

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CBT-based self-help programme

What it is
Talking-therapy techniques that reduce symptom impact even when the cause stays.

6-8 weeks

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Heat & cold
Moderate evidence

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Warm lid therapy (heat mask)

What it is
Heat, cold and water therapies that shift blood flow, pain signalling and recovery.

1-3 weeks

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Kitchen remedies
Traditional use

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Warm compress

What it is
Local heat that increases blood flow, relaxes muscle and softens blockages.

Why it might help
Standard first-line care for muscle spasm, blocked ducts, styes and menstrual cramps.

Relief during and shortly after each application.

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Kitchen remedies
Traditional use

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Room humidification

What it is
Adding moisture to dry indoor air that irritates airways, skin and eyes.

Why it might help
Helpful for dry cough, nosebleeds, dry eyes and eczema in dry or heated environments.

First night.

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Ayurveda
Traditional use

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Triphala eye wash and ghee routine

What it is
Ayurveda matches routine, food and oils to your constitution.

4-8 weeks

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Breathing exercises
Traditional use

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Slow breathing and vagal toning

What it is
Breathing patterns that calm the nervous system and change pain and stress signalling.

1-2 weeks

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Herbs & plants
Traditional use

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Bilberry and chamomile compress

What it is
Plant medicines with active compounds that target the mechanism behind the symptom.

2-6 weeks

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Kitchen remedies
Traditional use

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Warm compress and 20-20-20 breaks

What it is
Free kitchen-and-bathroom fixes people reach for first.

immediate to 2 weeks

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Experimental & emerging

Early, mixed or anecdotal only. Clearly labelled so you can judge for yourself.

Vitamins & supplements
Emerging evidence

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Omega-3 fatty acids

What it is
Marine fats that lower inflammatory signalling across joints, skin, mood and heart.

Why it might help
Strong evidence for triglycerides and inflammatory joint pain; moderate for depressive symptoms at higher EPA ratios.

8-12 weeks.

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Devices & wearables
Emerging evidence

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Blue-light filters, humidifier and screen distance

What it is
Digital health and hardware that measures or stimulates rather than medicates.

2-6 weeks

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Light, sound & scent
Anecdotal

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Reiki, sound therapy or aromatherapy

What it is
Sensory and energy practices. Evidence is thin, but many people report real relief.

immediate to 2 weeks

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Homeopathy
Anecdotal

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Homeopathic Euphrasia

What it is
Highly diluted preparations chosen by symptom picture. Evidence is weak - included for completeness and clearly labelled.

2-6 weeks

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Chinese medicine
Emerging evidence

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TCM liver-blood nourishing formula and acupuncture

What it is
Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the pattern behind the symptom, not just the symptom.

4-8 weeks

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