A Personal Note on Lew
I just heard from Lew Rockwell and he made it out of surgery just fine. He had serious surgery done on the back of his eye, not super dangerous but quite harrowing. It took a good part of the day yesterday. Apparently it will be a month or so before we know how much good it did and what the prospects are. But the important thing is that he is feeling fine and recovering. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.
Comments (265)
Gil Guillory
I wish you well, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:01 PM
David Griffus
All the best, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:07 PM
Floy Lilley
You are so naturally clear-sighted, may your eye speedily recover.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:11 PM
Gene Owens
Take care of yourself. We need you.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:12 PM
Daniel Uffleman
Hope the recovery is quick. Wish you the best, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:13 PM
Byzantine
I hadn't known about this. God be with you, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:13 PM
James
Best of luck, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:14 PM
Frantz Korfhage
Lew - Champion of Liberty - may you always have your sight - and insight!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:16 PM
G Halpin
God Bless for a quick recovery. We need ya!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:18 PM
Gaurav Ahuja
On the behalf of others who would like to wish him well, but don't find the time or cannot wish him well, I would like to wish Mr. Rockwell on behalf of the thousands of those readers. We hope for a speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:18 PM
Chris
To a Champion of Liberty...Here's to a speedy recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:19 PM
Charles Oncina
May your health and sight return quickly Lew. All the best.
CO II
Published: January 17, 2008 12:20 PM
Bill Standley
God bless you, Lew! Must be something going around -- I just had my first ambulance ride and surgery just this past Saturday... emergency spleenectomy. I'll pray for your full and speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:21 PM
Braden
Hope the recovery goes well, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:21 PM
TC Bell
Your in our hearts, Mr. Rockwell!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:22 PM
Joe Allen
Best wishes.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:22 PM
TC Bell
Your in our hearts, Mr. Rockwell!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:22 PM
TC Bell
Your in our hearts, Mr. Rockwell!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:23 PM
Mike Knox
Best wishes, Lew.
I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:24 PM
nim
All the best.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:25 PM
Norman
Get well soon, Lew! I'll be praying for your speedy recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:26 PM
Ben Schroeder
Wish you all the best, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:27 PM
Doug Eberhardt
Speedy recovery Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:30 PM
George Gregory
Wishing you a recovery free of complications.
Best wishes.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:30 PM
Michael E. Lawrence
Best wishes, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:32 PM
Dan Spielberg
I hope your eye heals quickly, Lew, and that you are back at the laptop ASAP! Take care.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:33 PM
Daniel Coleman
I wish you well on your recovery, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:34 PM
Danny Ly
Have a speedy recovery! Good luck.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:34 PM
Aaron Kinney
Good luck with the recovery, Lew. Ive been in surgery before as well, and its no fun! I definitely know what you are going though.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:35 PM
Vincent
God bless and best wishes!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:35 PM
Elizabeth Flanagan
God Bless You. Thank you for all you do!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:37 PM
Bill Marak
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:38 PM
Jim Ostrowski
Lew,
Get well soon. We need you now more than ever.
Jim Ostrowski
Published: January 17, 2008 12:40 PM
Ryan
Best wishes and God bless Lew. May your recovery be speedy and complete.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:41 PM
DW
We'll keep the light (of liberty) on for you 'till you get to feeling better.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:41 PM
Chris Durkin
Lew, prayers sent for you rapid recovery and return to good health. God's blessings be with you.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:41 PM
Scott Colvin
Speedy recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:42 PM
Jeff
thanks for all you do, lew. we appreciate you. Get better soon, the goons are now after you.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:43 PM
Jack Mayer
All the best to this champion of Liberty. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:49 PM
Manfred
You are in my family's thoughts and prayers. May you heal quickly, and be stronger than ever.
Sincerely,
Manfred B. Zysk
Published: January 17, 2008 12:50 PM
Tony D.
Lew, come to Switzerland for recuperation. My house is yours for the asking. My fondest wishes for quickly getting back on your irreplaceable pulpit.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:50 PM
Al
I am fairly new to the Lew Rockwell bandwagon.
I support Ron Paul and have made Lew's website my new homepage.
I wish you well sir. Thank you for all you do.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:50 PM
Inquisitor
Good recovery, and hope that all goes well for you (and that all the unjustified nonsense surrounding your name as of recent dies off.)
Published: January 17, 2008 12:51 PM
Madelyn Burley-Allen
The very best recovery Lew, I'll pray that your surgery was successful.
madelyn
Published: January 17, 2008 12:53 PM
Denis Putnam
Lew, My G-d be with you in this. I pray that He grant you a speedy and healthy recovery. We need more people like you, so stick around for a while.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:53 PM
Manuel Lora
Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:55 PM
FC Bock
Lew,
Hoping you have a complete and speedy recovery.
FC Bock
Published: January 17, 2008 12:55 PM
sunny
wishing you well lew! the blog misses you.
Published: January 17, 2008 12:57 PM
Michael Bauwens
All the best Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 12:59 PM
cognate
Best wishes!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:00 PM
Bill Stephens
Lew,
Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery. You are in our prayers.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:02 PM
Jonathan Bostwick
I hope its a success and you get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:03 PM
sudhir
Wish you a Speedy Recovery
Published: January 17, 2008 1:04 PM
Heidi
Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:05 PM
Shawn S. Smith
Mr. Rockwell,God's speed good sir!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:06 PM
Lino DiFelice
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:07 PM
Joanne Hare
Lew, You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Get well soon....you are the best of the best!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:07 PM
Álvaro
Señor Rockwell, get well soon.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:08 PM
Lou Perrotta
Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:11 PM
Carlos
Lew, my best wishes. Get well soon.
Best regards,
Carlos
Published: January 17, 2008 1:11 PM
Colin Patrick Barth
I wish you well, Lew. Get well soon, we all have work to do for the cause of freedom—and thanks for working so hard!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:13 PM
Republicae
Best wishes in Liberty, Lew....
Published: January 17, 2008 1:14 PM
John Regan
Lew you are in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:15 PM
Tim Wallace
May God's grace abound to you for a speedy and complete recovery, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:17 PM
John Keller
Best wishes for a quick recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:17 PM
Bob Schlereth
I hope you have a speedy recovery. Best wishes.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:21 PM
Bretigne
Lew,
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:24 PM
The Sinclair Krewe
Lew,
Have a speedy and complete recovery. The Sinclair Krewe wishes you well and will look forward to your return.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:25 PM
Garry
Get Well!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:25 PM
Brad Perry
Lew,
Take care and get well soon.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:25 PM
Sandy Sanders
I'll pray! May Christ's blessings be on you, your eye and yours.
Sandy Sanders
Published: January 17, 2008 1:26 PM
Aristotle A. Esguerra
Prayers for a quick and full recovery, and thanks for all the good you do.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:27 PM
Michael T. Coakley
Lew - May the clarity of your vision match the clarity of your thinking and writing.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:28 PM
James
Eye surgery slowed down your blogging?! Just close that one eye and type away! Feel better soon.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:29 PM
Dennis Marburger
Lew, may you have a speedy recovery and Ron Paul victories to celebrate. We are praying for both. Get well soon.
Best wishes,
Dennis
Published: January 17, 2008 1:36 PM
Tom Sherlock
I'm a stranger to you, Lew. But I've become quite familiar with you and the Ron Paul presidential campaign through your blog. And thanks for reacquainting me with Spencer MacCallum.
May you heal quickly and well.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:42 PM
Willliam K
heal quickly!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:47 PM
Bill Leahy
Lew,
We are all glad the surgery went fine! May the recovery be quick and the outcome positive...
Published: January 17, 2008 1:48 PM
Anthony Gregory
All the best, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:49 PM
Dennis Boylon
God Bless and keep fighting the good fight. Even if you went blind you would still see more than 90 percent of America.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:51 PM
reunionist
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:52 PM
Samuel F. Dominguez
Hope you're feeling better. We need you in the fight for freedom!
Sam
Published: January 17, 2008 1:52 PM
Keith Preston
Best of luck to you for a full recovery, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 1:54 PM
Sam
God Bless Lew! I wish you a very speedy, full, recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 1:58 PM
Tom W
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to someone with a 20/20 view of liberty.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:01 PM
Bill Jones
It was smart of you to get this done before Hillary/Barack-care is inflicted on us. Get well quickly
Published: January 17, 2008 2:02 PM
Connie
I wish you smooth and speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:03 PM
Ken Langston
We'll keep you in our prayers Lew! You're a blessing to us all. Your distillation of the greatest thoughts on freedom in the history of mankind is the perfect antidote to the poisonous mainstream pablum hoisted on our senses daily.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:03 PM
Frank K.
Praying for complete healing and a speedy recovery. I appreciate all you do for liberty.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:06 PM
Joe Beary
God Bless and grant you a full recovery Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:13 PM
James J. Pizzadili
Best of luck,Lew. I hope and pray your recovery is rapid and painless and that perfect health is quickly restored.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:13 PM
Samuel Medrano, MD
May the Lord bless you with speedy and successful recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:14 PM
Elizabeth Cameron
Dear Lew,
Glad to hear that the surgery went all right. Wishing you a speedy, comfortable and full recovery, with loads of love, pampering, good wishes and prayers from family and friends. We'll be glad to see you back at the helm and feeling fine.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:14 PM
IMHO
Lew,
Warm wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
At times I worry that you and Jeffrey are carrying too much of a load what with the growing readership at LRC and Mises. Remember that there is much that can be done via the Internet, and there are many who would volunteer, so don't be afraid to ask for help. :)
Published: January 17, 2008 2:15 PM
Tony Pivetta
We miss your blogging, Lew! Get well quick!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:15 PM
Mary Ellen Sullivan
Best wishes, Lew. May your physical vision always be as clear as your intellectual vision!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:17 PM
John Reggio
Get well soon, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:17 PM
William J. Frerking
Praying for a complete recovery. God's Peace.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:18 PM
Linda Burnett
I have just thanked the Lord for healing you. Hold positive thoughts and, if any bone alteration has been involved, don't eat spinach. You are very important to all of us.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:21 PM
David White
Best wishes to one of today's greatest champions of liberty for a full and speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:27 PM
Steve
Hoping and praying you get well soon.
Your work is much appreciated.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:28 PM
Brent
Best Wishes, Lew. Hope you will be able to read this soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:30 PM
Timothy P. Hallinan, M.D.
I trust the physicians have done their best. Now you are in the palm of God's hand. I wish you a speedy recovery and a return to your great work.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:31 PM
Bill Butler
You are in the prayers of many Lew. Recover quickly so you can continue to lead the good fight.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:35 PM
Pete Hummers
Not unselfishly, I wish you a speedy and full recovery. God bless.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:35 PM
George Gaskell
Take care, sir.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:41 PM
Per Henrik D. Hansen
Dear Lew,
I wish you a speedy recovery, and all the best for the new year.
I hope to see you and your fantastic team in Auburn again in the not too distant future. I always have a great and highly educational time when I visit your intellectual powerhouse.
Untill then I will stay tuned in on the internet.
Best wishes,
Per Henrik D. Hansen (Copenhagen)
Published: January 17, 2008 2:44 PM
Bill Watkins
Lew,
From one of the many you have helped to "see the light", here's wishing you the speediest recovery with your sight.
Bill Watkins
Published: January 17, 2008 2:44 PM
Ryan Osborne
May your sight be healed, and your vision unaffected! Thanks for all you do, God speed!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:44 PM
Jon White
Great to hear. I hope you are back up and running in no time as you are of huge value to a great many people.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:45 PM
Paul Mollon
All the best Lew. I know we'll see you back soon to keep up the good fight.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:46 PM
Ross Anderson
I was not sure what but I missed your comments on your blog. You will remain in my prayers. God Bless you and a speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:46 PM
penny ferguson
Godspeed to a great gentleman,,
Published: January 17, 2008 2:53 PM
Scott Rosen
I'm glad everything went well and look forward to your return.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:54 PM
lester
the neocons are trying to start a war with Iran while you are out of commision so hurry back!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:55 PM
Heather Woods
Speedy recovery, Mr. Rockwell. Please let us know if we can do anything!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:57 PM
Rolf Lindgren
glad to hear the surgery went well, hope you're up and blogging soon.
Published: January 17, 2008 2:57 PM
Chad Parish
Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 2:58 PM
Steve McKamey
God Bless You Lew - we will say a prayer for you and hope to see you back in action soon!!!
Published: January 17, 2008 3:00 PM
Tom
Wish you well, Lew. And don't listen to the haters on other blogs. Nobody has done more than you to promote liberty these past 10 years!
Published: January 17, 2008 3:00 PM
Tom Woods
Good grief, Lew, am I really the 122nd person to wish you well? Thanks for all your great work, and this fantastic site, which all defenders of liberty deeply cherish.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:06 PM
Mark Caredda
Praying for a speedy recovery, the rest of us will need to work twice as hard to make up for you during your absence.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:08 PM
Ira Katz
Dear Lew,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery,
Ira
Published: January 17, 2008 3:13 PM
Hank Smith
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and thank you!!!!
Published: January 17, 2008 3:14 PM
Kristy Holmes
Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 3:14 PM
David Gordon
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. For all you have done---thank you, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:25 PM
Larry Sechrest
Dear Lew,
I know---having myself had three eye operations and lost all vision in one eye---how you may feel at this time. But never give up and never give in! (I know you won't). The battle we're engaged in is a glorious one. Get well soon, so you can "lead the troops" once again. All my best to you,
Larry Sechrest
Published: January 17, 2008 3:26 PM
Evan Buhr
Lew,
My family is praying for your speedy recovery. Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 3:29 PM
robert m. peters
Mr. Rockwell,
You are in my prayers, and they are for you to have a speedy and quick recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:32 PM
Stephan Kinsella
I'd like to say--and I know my thoughts here are shared by hundreds of others--that I appreciate Lew Rockwell immensely. I've known him for about 20 years now, and have always known him to be a gentleman and a passionate defender of liberty. I strongly believe he is one of the greatest forces for liberty that we have seen in the last three decades. A remarkable man; a hero; a giant.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:34 PM
scott romack
Lew Rockwell for president!
Published: January 17, 2008 3:34 PM
Brent Nelson
Lew, over the years you have helped me see more clearly; I wish I could return the favor. -- Brent
Published: January 17, 2008 3:38 PM
Yvonne
Rest and recover quickly, Lew. We'll keep up the fight in the meantime, but you are greatly missed.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:39 PM
Ron Vaughn
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. The work you're doing is priceless! Please keep lighting brush fires of freedom in the hearts of men!
RON PAUL 2008. END THE WELFARE-WARFARE STATE NOW! STOP THE N.A.U. STOP GLOBAL TYRRANY.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:42 PM
Joe Michaels
All the best, Lew!!
Published: January 17, 2008 3:45 PM
Wilton Alston
All the very best to you Lew! Speedy recovery. Ample time off, as needed. Then back to the front lines (or salt mines?) of fighting for liberty. We'll keep your seat warm.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:47 PM
Steve Lalanne
Best wishes from Canada.
Published: January 17, 2008 3:52 PM
Deanna Forbush
Illegitimi non carborundum Lew!!! Much love, Deanna and Doug
Published: January 17, 2008 3:53 PM
billshefte
Lew,
I hope your "warranty" work results are better than new. Best wishes in a salubrious recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 4:05 PM
Daniel M. Ryan
Best wishes for a swift, and complete, recovery, Mr. Rockwell.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:07 PM
Brian Broderick
Dear Lew,
I'll have my kids say a quick prayer for you tonight. Nothing long. Something short like a rote Hail Mary.
Also, after 5 years, if you can clearly read this message and are visiting the Detroit area, this message will entitle you to a giant reuben at the House of Reuben (on 8 Mile Rd)!
Published: January 17, 2008 4:08 PM
Steven Ng
Best wishes Lew. Recover quickly.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:15 PM
David Bardallis
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 4:19 PM
Karen De Coster
Get better and be well.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:29 PM
walter block
Dear Lew:
I know a goof off lazy bum when I hear of one. Get back to work, and stop making pathetic medical excuses about your pathetic level of (lack of) productivity.
It is a pleasure and an honor to be associated with you.
Best regards,
Walter
Published: January 17, 2008 4:29 PM
Paul Edwards
I wish you a fast and complete recovery, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:30 PM
Robert Wallach
Lew,
Hurry back. There's much work to do. Bush and Bernanke have taken advantage of your abscence to propose a Keyensian spending program.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:36 PM
happylee
Without any permission or license from the original author, an acknowledged IP-anarchist, I hereby reproduce and adopt as my own the following:
Amen.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:40 PM
Emmett Harris
Dear Lew,
Here's to a speedy recovery!
Best regards,
Emmett
Published: January 17, 2008 4:40 PM
Matt Barnes
Lew, I spoke with the department and it seems that based on current regulations you could be eligible for benefits. We will need for you to fill out a form 10-289 and return it prior to your surgery. The department guidelines indicate you should get an answer from the field office in six to ten months, depending on your status and current employment status. If the department determines that you have done anything productive in the last 5 years you will be ruled ineligible for benefits. On a personal note, our prayers are with you. (But please don't tell the department I said so in official correspondence.)
Matt Barnes, Macon, Ga.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:41 PM
P Nathan Blevins
Good sir, you'll be in my prayers. Please get some rest, we need you in the fight!
Published: January 17, 2008 4:43 PM
James Soares
Hope all is well with your eyes. No one is leading a more important cause. All the best, and I hope you recover quickly and fully. Thanks for your lifetime dedication to liberty.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:45 PM
Tim Strachan
Get Well, and Stay Well Lew,
Ron needs Ya, and We Need Ya!
My Mom has diabetic neuropathy and a bit of retinal neuropathy, and my dad is wrestling with age related macular degeneration.
I've been resarching Natural Health remedies for a while. I'm sure you have the best doctors. Please ask them if Lutein and Zeaxanthin supplementaion might be helpful in your recovery.
Lots of freshly juiced brightly colored fruit and vegetable juices, leafy greens,
and eating them raw as well.
Carrots, Swiss Chard, Sweet potato, Squash, Pumpkin, egg yolks also have Lutein and Zeaxanthin.
i'll list a couple things with the websites so you can check them out yourself.
the (numbers in parenthethese are references to his sources. the 'stars ie.* '
are the items priority in the amount of nutrient in that entry. the '+' is a half-star.)
Lutein
Lutein may help with*:
Free radicals (8)****
Macular degeneration (8)****
Cancer (8)***+
Supports organs and systems*:
Eyes (8,16)****+
Lutein sources include these foods*:
Leek (9)*****
Collard greens (16,11)*****
Mustard greens (16)*****
Broccoli (11)*****
Brussels sprouts (3)****+
Spinach (8,16,3,11)****+
Kale (16,3,11)****+
Potato (8)****
Corn (16)****
Tomato (8)****
Carrots (8)****
Cabbage (3)***+
Bok choy (3)***+
Cauliflower (3)***+
Radish (3)***+
Turnips (3)***+
Arugula (3)***+
Notes about Lutein*:
It is an antioxidant that deactivates free radicals caused by harmful ultraviolet rays, ultimately protecting the eyes from oxidative damage. (16)
/
http://www.nutrientreference.com/zeaxanthin.html
Zeaxanthin
Zeaxanthin may help with*:
Macular degeneration (8,16)****+
Free radicals (8)****
Cancer (16)****
Supports organs and systems*:
Eyes (8)****
Zeaxanthin sources include these foods*:
Leek (9)*****
Okra (16)****+
Watercress (16)****+
Swiss chard (16)****+
Spinach (8)****
/
http://www.healingfoodreference.com/eyes.html
Eyes
Healing foods for eyes*
Carrots (8,9)****+
Apricot (8)****+
Corn (8)****
Orange (2,8)
Blueberries (8,9)
Broccoli (9)
Tomato (8)
Spinach (8,9)
Bell pepper (8)
Grapefruit (8)****
Raspberries (9)***+
Chervil (9)
Water chestnuts (9)
Kale (9)***+
Mesquite (9)***
Honey (2)
Grape seeds (1)
Oily fish (2)***
Cloves (1)**+
Pomegranate seeds (9)**+
Healing herbs for eyes*
Cassia seed (15)*****
Ligustrum berries (15)****+
Amalaki (16)
Buddleai flower (15)
Amla (13)
Emblic myrobalan (13)****+
Abalone shell (15)****
Ginkgo nut (15)
Chinese raspberries (15)
Bilberry (13)
Lycii (13)
Beleric myrobalan (13)****
Alfalfa (8)***+
Eyebright (2)***
Bitter melon juice (1)**+
/
http://www.healingfoodreference.com/macular_degeneration.html
Macular degeneration
Healing foods for macular degeneration*
Carrots (8,11)*****
Grapefruit (8)****+
Bell pepper (11)
Blueberries (8)
Apricot (8)
Spinach (8)****+
Nectarine (8)****
Corn (8)****
Peach (8)****
Kale (9)***+
Tomato (8)***+
Grape seeds (1)***
Cloves (1)**+
Healing herbs for macular degeneration*
Bilberry (1,7,13)***+
Ginkgo biloba (7)***+
Healing nutrients and phytochemicals
for Macular degeneration*
Zeaxanthin (8,16)****+
Alpha-carotene (8)****
Lutein (8)
Quercetin (6)
Lycopene (8)****
Beta-carotene (7,8)***+
Cysteine (6)**+
Vitamin C (7)**+
/
Best of Recoveries Lew!
Respect, Tim
/
Get Well, and Stay Well Lew,
Ron needs Ya, and We Need Ya!
My Mom has diabetic neuropathy and a bit of retinal neuropathy, and my dad is wrestling with age related macular degeneration.
I've been resarching Natural Health remedies for a while. I'm sure you have the best doctors. Please ask them if Lutein and Zeaxanthin supplementaion might be helpful in your recovery.
Lots of freshly juiced brightly colored fruit and vegetable juices, leafy greens,
and eating them raw as well.
Carrots, Swiss Chard, Sweet potato, Squash, Pumpkin, egg yolks also have Lutein and Zeaxanthin.
i'll list a couple things with the websites so you can check them out yourself.
the (numbers in parenthethese are references to his sources. the 'stars ie.* '
are the items priority in the amount of nutrient in that entry. the '+' is a half-star.)
Lutein
Lutein may help with*:
Free radicals (8)****
Macular degeneration (8)****
Cancer (8)***+
Supports organs and systems*:
Eyes (8,16)****+
Lutein sources include these foods*:
Leek (9)*****
Collard greens (16,11)*****
Mustard greens (16)*****
Broccoli (11)*****
Brussels sprouts (3)****+
Spinach (8,16,3,11)****+
Kale (16,3,11)****+
Potato (8)****
Corn (16)****
Tomato (8)****
Carrots (8)****
Cabbage (3)***+
Bok choy (3)***+
Cauliflower (3)***+
Radish (3)***+
Turnips (3)***+
Arugula (3)***+
Notes about Lutein*:
It is an antioxidant that deactivates free radicals caused by harmful ultraviolet rays, ultimately protecting the eyes from oxidative damage. (16)
/
http://www.nutrientreference.com/zeaxanthin.html
Zeaxanthin
Zeaxanthin may help with*:
Macular degeneration (8,16)****+
Free radicals (8)****
Cancer (16)****
Supports organs and systems*:
Eyes (8)****
Zeaxanthin sources include these foods*:
Leek (9)*****
Okra (16)****+
Watercress (16)****+
Swiss chard (16)****+
Spinach (8)****
/
http://www.healingfoodreference.com/eyes.html
Eyes
Healing foods for eyes*
Carrots (8,9)****+
Apricot (8)****+
Corn (8)****
Orange (2,8)
Blueberries (8,9)
Broccoli (9)
Tomato (8)
Spinach (8,9)
Bell pepper (8)
Grapefruit (8)****
Raspberries (9)***+
Chervil (9)
Water chestnuts (9)
Kale (9)***+
Mesquite (9)***
Honey (2)
Grape seeds (1)
Oily fish (2)***
Cloves (1)**+
Pomegranate seeds (9)**+
Healing herbs for eyes*
Cassia seed (15)*****
Ligustrum berries (15)****+
Amalaki (16)
Buddleai flower (15)
Amla (13)
Emblic myrobalan (13)****+
Abalone shell (15)****
Ginkgo nut (15)
Chinese raspberries (15)
Bilberry (13)
Lycii (13)
Beleric myrobalan (13)****
Alfalfa (8)***+
Eyebright (2)***
Bitter melon juice (1)**+
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http://www.healingfoodreference.com/macular_degeneration.html
Macular degeneration
Healing foods for macular degeneration*
Carrots (8,11)*****
Grapefruit (8)****+
Bell pepper (11)
Blueberries (8)
Apricot (8)
Spinach (8)****+
Nectarine (8)****
Corn (8)****
Peach (8)****
Kale (9)***+
Tomato (8)***+
Grape seeds (1)***
Cloves (1)**+
Healing herbs for macular degeneration*
Bilberry (1,7,13)***+
Ginkgo biloba (7)***+
Healing nutrients and phytochemicals
for Macular degeneration*
Zeaxanthin (8,16)****+
Alpha-carotene (8)****
Lutein (8)
Quercetin (6)
Lycopene (8)****
Beta-carotene (7,8)***+
Cysteine (6)**+
Vitamin C (7)**+
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Best of Recoveries Lew!
Respect, Tim
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Published: January 17, 2008 4:47 PM
Joshua Katz
You have helped so many to see over the years. Best wishes for a speedy recovery of your eyes.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:49 PM
Per Bylund
I hope you will have a speedy recovery. The sooner the better - for all of us.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:54 PM
Steven Montgomery
Thank you, Lew. Best wishes, SM.
Published: January 17, 2008 4:58 PM
Sam Bostaph
Glad to hear that the operation went well, Lew. Hope you're back in action soon. Sam
Published: January 17, 2008 4:59 PM
Juan Fernando C.
I hope everything went well and your recovery is fast. Thanks for all the learning opportunities from the LVMI and your initiative over these years.
Published: January 17, 2008 5:00 PM
Adrian Day
Glad it went well. As others have comments, you can see clearly, regardless of your eyes! We're all with you, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 5:01 PM
Bruce Carlson
Eyes are an important thing when you write the way you do, Lew! Looking forward to seeing your stellar words again real soon. All the best, Bruce
Published: January 17, 2008 5:01 PM
Cory Brickner
Why couldn't I have just posted before Tim? Oy!
I remember when a certain Mr. Marc Victor showed me your site and I couldn't fathom a world without government. Because of your speeches at the Freedom Summit, and your work on LR.COM and Mises.org, now I can't imagine a world with it.
I hope with all the socialist medicine we have out there that they actually operated on the correct eye!
Feel better soon.
Published: January 17, 2008 5:02 PM
Ron & Tami Holland
Lew
Get well soon.
Best, Ron & Tami
Published: January 17, 2008 5:11 PM
Kevin Southwick
Godspeed to Lew, who helps us all see more clearly each day!
Published: January 17, 2008 5:15 PM
willard sitz
I wish you quick recovery, see you soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 5:21 PM
Wayne Goodfellow
All the best for a speedy recovery and a return to your leadership role in the cause of freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
Published: January 17, 2008 5:23 PM
Louis Anderson
Lew, glad the surgery went well! Look forward to having you back on line.
Published: January 17, 2008 5:28 PM
Doug
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 5:38 PM
Andrew T.
We wish you the very best, Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 5:53 PM
Jamie
Recover quickly, young feller. Some varmints have attempted to hijack the Republic in your absence.
Published: January 17, 2008 5:54 PM
Maureen
Mr. Rockwell,
Thank you for opening my eyes to new perspectives and affirming the ones I already possessed.
Heal well.
Maureen
Published: January 17, 2008 5:56 PM
Marianne
Speedy recovery, Mr. Rockwell. Thanks for helping a statist learn to see!
Published: January 17, 2008 5:58 PM
Vedran Vuk
I hope you get better soon Lew! I also do hope that this hasn't stressed out Marti too much as well. I'm praying for the both of ya'll.
Published: January 17, 2008 6:00 PM
Andy Key
I'm only one of the millions of people who love you, Lew. May God bless you and restore you to the full health you so deserve.
Published: January 17, 2008 6:04 PM
Jim Fedako
Lew,
I hope you get well soon. You will be in my prayers.
Published: January 17, 2008 6:06 PM
newson
mr rockwell,
whilst not knowing you personally, this site has given shape to many of my muddled ideas, and given me much pleasure. thank you, and of course, good health!
Published: January 17, 2008 6:16 PM
Orestes
Thanks for all your work and get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 6:20 PM
gp manish
all the very best lew!...from me and two of my friends here in india who greatly admire you and your stunning workf for liberty!...our prayers are with you...
Published: January 17, 2008 6:27 PM
Michael Scully
Amen!
Published: January 17, 2008 6:27 PM
Matt
Wishing you a speedy recovery and thanking you again for all you do.
Be blessed!
Published: January 17, 2008 6:28 PM
E. Liebman
Best wishes on a speedy and comfortable recovery!
~~~Namaste~~~
Published: January 17, 2008 6:31 PM
David J. Crouch
Lew,
We need you back in the fight. I wish you a complete and speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 6:37 PM
Matt Swinnea
Best wishes on a speedy recovery. Write on!
Published: January 17, 2008 6:46 PM
Sharen Frewing
Thanks and best wishes from one of your Canadian readers. I learned about Ron Paul from your website and have joined a meet-up group here in Vancouver, BC. We need a Canadian Ron Paul!
Published: January 17, 2008 6:52 PM
Charles Fles
Wish you the best Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 6:59 PM
Hilary
Lew, Champion of Liberty is no overstatement. Rest up and get back in the ring soon!
Hilary Tucker
Published: January 17, 2008 7:06 PM
Mark G. Warner
Mr. Rockwell:
God bless you for all you have done for the cause of liberty, and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. And thank you so much for having created such an intellectually stimulating website that so many of us look forward to visiting each day. We’re all looking forward to having you back in the saddle. Take care.
Published: January 17, 2008 7:09 PM
Rick Fisk
Wow, I didn't even know you were sick.
Here's to a speedy recovery and fully restored eyesight.
Hope to see you in Houston.
Published: January 17, 2008 7:10 PM
Fr. Alexander
Praying for you here at the monastery. May God bless you to get back to your good work.
Published: January 17, 2008 7:18 PM
Gary
Get Well soon Lew! Thank you and your websites for educating me and countless others about the true beauty of our country's founding principles. I've learned more from reading your websites than I ever learned in school. God Bless You Lew. Keep up the good work!
Published: January 17, 2008 7:25 PM
Robert Wicks
Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 7:26 PM
Edward Culver
Best Wishes!
Published: January 17, 2008 7:36 PM
Charles & Anne-Lisbeth Sebrell
Our prayers and best wishes. God bless.
Published: January 17, 2008 7:37 PM
Geoffrey Allan Plauche
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery, Lew.
Published: January 17, 2008 7:43 PM
Dennis Brislen
Lew:
Recover well and soon...we miss your insight and common sense!
Published: January 17, 2008 7:49 PM
Fred Smith
Lew,
Your insights are helpful to many of us, and as I told you we have been in prayer for a speedy
recovery.
Fred
Published: January 17, 2008 7:59 PM
Al Elkin
Best wishes for a quick recovery, Lew!
I have learned so much from your website!
Published: January 17, 2008 8:03 PM
Brian Holk
Relax, take it easy and get well soon.
I only recently made LRC my home page and have learned much from your columns
Published: January 17, 2008 8:12 PM
Frank Speiser
Feel better Lew. I hope you come back stronger than ever.
Published: January 17, 2008 8:23 PM
Butler Shaffer
If the vision of one who already sees things so clearly can be improved with surgery, perhaps we should all go through it!
I echo all the other good wishes and await your always appropriate comments.
Published: January 17, 2008 8:26 PM
Mike Tennant
Ditto.
Published: January 17, 2008 8:30 PM
Muhammad
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, who has the power to heal and the power to make one sick. May we all achieve understanding of God's power and greatness, and may He guide us all to the straight path., especially those who strive for goodness.
Published: January 17, 2008 8:41 PM
George
Get well soon Mr. Rockwell. I think even with a surgically healing eye you can see bad policy, neocon warmongers, and faux conservatives from a mile away. Not to mention dangerous tax and spending liberals and gigantor-gov't socialists!
Published: January 17, 2008 8:56 PM
Tom Wiswell
Your fans in J-action-ville, Florida are hoping you feel better soon. If you can read this, so much the better. Adieu!
Published: January 17, 2008 9:10 PM
Nathan M
My prayers are for you, and I wish for you a speedy and full recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 9:17 PM
Colin Colenso
LRC has been my home page for about 10 years.
I pray Lew will have many more productive years. He's a huge asset to this increasingly influential remnant.
Get well soon mate!
Published: January 17, 2008 9:18 PM
Matt Dioguardi
I check out your blog first thing every day. It's wonderful. Please get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 9:27 PM
Bob Murphy
Mr. Rockwell,
If you have read this far into the notes, your eye is fine.
Best Wishes,
Bob
Published: January 17, 2008 9:33 PM
John Beeler
I've read LRC every day since about 2000. Prayers.
Published: January 17, 2008 9:37 PM
Ken Palmer
Dear Lew,
Hope you recover fully and return to your wonderful defense of "liberty for all".
Your faithful reader,
Ken Palmer, Sr.
Published: January 17, 2008 9:43 PM
Roderick T. Long
All my best wishes. Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 9:55 PM
Bill Anderson
Lew,
I am glad to hear the surgery went well. Please take care of yourself.
All of us appreciate how you have stood for freedom, and we can be thankful that (as Anthony Gregory has written) the freedom that we have enjoyed in the commercial sector has meant that you will have better health and vision.
See you in March at the ASC!
Published: January 17, 2008 10:15 PM
Steve Hogan
Your presence is needed more than ever. Best wishes on a speedy recovery.
Published: January 17, 2008 10:16 PM
j4ck
Get well soon!
Published: January 17, 2008 10:18 PM
Jesse M
Your site has changed my life in more ways than I can say.
Best wishes,
Jesse M
Published: January 17, 2008 10:48 PM
Jeremy
Dear Mr Rockwell,
Best wishes! Get well soon! Thanks to G-d and capitalism, you have been able to wear glasses and undergo an important operation. You are doing good, important work as a champion of liberty, the constitution, and the free market. Long live LRC and The Mises Institute! Keep up the support for Ron Paul. May you have a speedy and full recovery!
Published: January 17, 2008 10:51 PM
Karin Hermann
Lew, I am sending you my love. There is no doubt in my mind, that your recovery will be speedy and the results better than you've hope for.
Published: January 17, 2008 10:56 PM
Todd
Take care Lew, Todd
Published: January 17, 2008 10:57 PM
Mike
Good Luck Lew!
Published: January 17, 2008 10:59 PM
Pat Mason
Lew, you take care and get well, you hear!?
Published: January 17, 2008 11:08 PM
Cisse Spragins
Lew - thanks for all you do and for helping me to 'see' the true atrocity of war some years ago. You rock! We need you - get well soon.
Published: January 17, 2008 11:40 PM
Joe Schembrie
Best of good health and a speedy recovery, Lew!
Published: January 18, 2008 12:22 AM
Warren O'Leary
Dear Lew,
In my prayers for health restoration through Our Lord Jesus, the Christ. Amen. Speedy recovery.
Published: January 18, 2008 12:32 AM
Marco
To a speedy recovery and to many years of good health. Your importance cannot be overstated.
Published: January 18, 2008 12:48 AM
Harvey Pederson
Love your site, admire what you've done for America by getting behind Dr.Know the way you have. All the best to you and your family. - Another Canadian friend and admirer.
Published: January 18, 2008 1:04 AM
Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers
To a speedy and full recovery!
Hurry up and get better as I've been getting an itch to bother you with my rantings again.
God bless.
Published: January 18, 2008 1:11 AM
Less Antman
How many times do I have to tell you, those are NOSE drops, not EYE drops!
Here's looking at you, Kid. Look back as soon as possible.
Published: January 18, 2008 1:30 AM
Holly
Lew, best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. You have the collective force of many thousands of well wishers, and we look forward to having you back.
Published: January 18, 2008 1:33 AM
ryan
Get well soon Lew. Truth has a hard enough job on its own!
Published: January 18, 2008 2:11 AM
Tricia Shore
I am so glad to hear that you're doing okay, Lew! May you have a swift and healthy recovery!
Tricia and the Boys
Published: January 18, 2008 2:34 AM
betty
Dear Lew, You have been added to my daily prayer list. I am a senior citizen who thought she knew everything until you and your website came into my life. I will be eternally grateful to you and our merciful God. A rosary for you.
Betty from Texas
Published: January 18, 2008 2:37 AM
Dan Fallon
You are the example of what a president should be. Thanks for everything.
Published: January 18, 2008 3:53 AM
Jason Young
I hope that Lew has a speedy recovery. We need his ample abilities in this continued fight for our liberties and freedoms.
Get well soon Lew :)
Published: January 18, 2008 4:11 AM
Jack Maturin
Best wishes from the Oxfordshire Chapter of Austrians, here in England, and get well soon! :-)
Published: January 18, 2008 5:02 AM
Richard Allan
Best wishes from the LSE Hayek Society!
Published: January 18, 2008 5:29 AM
Mike Sawyer
Lew,
Please get well quickly. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your website and your fight for liberty. I have learned a lot from you and the folks that write daily. Thanks to you I am no longer a neocon.
Published: January 18, 2008 7:59 AM
Gina Giardino
Get back here soon Lew! We need ya!
Published: January 18, 2008 8:09 AM
andrew
Thanks for all your work. Get well soon.
Published: January 18, 2008 8:48 AM
Curt Howland
Although my eye surgery was simply for muscle realignment, I'm there for you in spirit, Lew.
Published: January 18, 2008 8:52 AM
Wladimir Kraus
Speedy recovery, Mr. Rockwell!
Published: January 18, 2008 8:57 AM
George Smith
The war won't wait. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!
Published: January 18, 2008 8:59 AM
DPKennedy
My wish for you is strength and happiness always.
I miss reading you.
Published: January 18, 2008 9:01 AM
David Schatz
Lew,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I don't want you to miss any of the Red Sox
Published: January 18, 2008 9:59 AM
Ken Zahringer
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, Lew. I hope to meet you one day and tell you what mises.org has meant to me.
Published: January 18, 2008 10:02 AM
David Schatz
Lew,
Best wishes for a quick recovery. I don't want you to miss any of your beloved Red Sox this season!
Published: January 18, 2008 10:04 AM
Bruce Koerber
Dear Lew Rockwell,
Rest and heal and return as soon as possible to continue the battle. The enemies of classical liberalism are feeling the heat and they are scheming.
We will benefit greatly from your marshalling of all of our resources in the days and weeks and months and years ahead.
The call of liberty is beckoning you to return as soon as you recover from your surgery.
With fond regards,
Bruce Koerber
Published: January 18, 2008 11:34 AM
pater tenebrarum
i wish you all the best , may your recovery be speedy and total. we all need the pre-eminent champion of liberty and the free market in good condition and ready to smite the statist faith.
Published: January 18, 2008 11:45 AM
heather collins
Get well soon and we are thinking of you.
Published: January 18, 2008 2:35 PM
K. Grable
Glad you're back at it, Lew. Take it easy and don't strain yourself, though. The rEVOLution needs you in fighting trim! Prayers and blessings to you!
Published: January 18, 2008 2:51 PM
Tim Johnston
Best of luck, Lew. You rock.
Published: January 18, 2008 3:09 PM
Robert C.
I hope all is well, Lew. You've been instrumental in my re-education about Economics!
Published: January 18, 2008 3:16 PM
Jeff Herbener
Lew,
May God grant you a speedy and full recovery. Many thanks for your magnificent work.
Published: January 18, 2008 3:26 PM
subhi
Lew,
Good luck. Get well soon!
Published: January 18, 2008 5:11 PM
Aussie Mike
All the best from all your fans in Australia. We wish you well. aussie Mike.
Published: January 18, 2008 10:20 PM
Christopher Klarenbach
Lew,
best wishes for full recovery - from another Canadian. Your work is truly appreciated!
Published: January 18, 2008 10:27 PM
Brett Celinski
Keep on doing the work you do so well, Lew.
Published: January 18, 2008 10:28 PM
Nels Paget
"Truth is hate, for those who hate the truth" You are one of the great truth seekers and exposers. May your recovery be quick. Nearly no one is as needed as you.
God Bless. NP
Published: January 19, 2008 3:59 AM
Peter van Maanen
Get well soon Lew. The world needs you.
Best wishes from the Netherlands.
Published: January 19, 2008 5:36 AM
Rock Waterman
Well, this is a complete surprise! I leave town for a few days, and when I log back onto my homepage (natch, LewRockwell.com is my homepage) I find our Mentor has been under the knife!
All the best, and all my prayers, Lew!
-Rock
Published: January 19, 2008 5:47 AM
gene berman
I second the emotion.
Published: January 19, 2008 7:47 AM
Sasha Radeta
Lew,
Greetings and prayers from Serbia! God bless you and get well soon!
Published: January 19, 2008 11:51 AM
Terminus
Lew, God Bless and keep you. May the Lord heal you and make you well again. We need a warrior like you standing up for truth and fighting for the Republic's survival!
Published: January 22, 2008 2:25 AM
Adam
I wish you the best Mr. Rockwell. Get well soon!
Published: January 23, 2008 12:32 AM
Helio Beltrao
Lew, Graziella and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Published: January 23, 2008 5:48 AM
Bill Laffer
Just learned of your recent surgery, Lew. Just as Jeff put it, my thoughts and prayers are with you, for a speedy and complete -- or at least good enough -- recovery.
By the way, it was just one eye, correct? You know the story of Odin, don't you? How he exchanged one of his eyes for wisdom? The comparison seems rather apt, if pagan-blasphemous.
Bill
Published: January 23, 2008 4:47 PM
John Bratland
Lew,
I hope your eye surgery has been fully successful and that you have been restored to robust good health.
God bless you.
Published: January 25, 2008 9:50 AM