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Dr. William H. Bates, the holistic ophthalmologist who pioneered the field of natural vision improvement, published a monthly magazine called Better Eyesight Magazine from July 1919 to June 1930.
Now, a century later, a group of natural vision educators and Bates Method teachers are creating the Better Eyesight Podcast, which is a monthly podcast that reads the entire Better Eyesight Magazine edition from exactly 100 years ago to the month, while also providing expert commentary on the material.
Instead of having to read all 11 years worth of magazine articles yourself, we're going to read them out loud for you! That way, you can close and rest your eyes or do some other vision enhancing practices while you listen and learn.
Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Joy Van Der Werf will be your two main co-hosts, but you'll also be hearing from dozens of other natural vision educators from all over the world to get a range of explanations of Dr. Bates' powerful principles and practices.
You can support the show by becoming a Patreon supporter at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight
There are varying levels of involvement ranging from becoming a Better Eyesight Listener where you get access to the full audio recording of the magazine, to becoming a Better Eyesight League Member where you get access to monthly group discussions online with other visionaries, all the way to becoming a Better Eyesight Student where you get to work directly one-on-one with a Certified Bates Method Teacher either online or locally in your area.
This eleven year vision quest will not only teach you more about Dr. William Bates, his lasting legacy, and the incredibly transformational method he developed, but it will also provide you with professional commentary and modern-day explanations that will help take your natural vision improvement experience to the next level.
Just imagine how much better your vision could be by June 2030!
Now, a century later, a group of natural vision educators and Bates Method teachers are creating the Better Eyesight Podcast, which is a monthly podcast that reads the entire Better Eyesight Magazine edition from exactly 100 years ago to the month, while also providing expert commentary on the material.
Instead of having to read all 11 years worth of magazine articles yourself, we're going to read them out loud for you! That way, you can close and rest your eyes or do some other vision enhancing practices while you listen and learn.
Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Joy Van Der Werf will be your two main co-hosts, but you'll also be hearing from dozens of other natural vision educators from all over the world to get a range of explanations of Dr. Bates' powerful principles and practices.
You can support the show by becoming a Patreon supporter at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight
There are varying levels of involvement ranging from becoming a Better Eyesight Listener where you get access to the full audio recording of the magazine, to becoming a Better Eyesight League Member where you get access to monthly group discussions online with other visionaries, all the way to becoming a Better Eyesight Student where you get to work directly one-on-one with a Certified Bates Method Teacher either online or locally in your area.
This eleven year vision quest will not only teach you more about Dr. William Bates, his lasting legacy, and the incredibly transformational method he developed, but it will also provide you with professional commentary and modern-day explanations that will help take your natural vision improvement experience to the next level.
Just imagine how much better your vision could be by June 2030!
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Dr. William H. Bates, the holistic ophthalmologist who pioneered the field of natural vision improvement, published a monthly magazine called Better Eyesight from July 1919 to June 1930. Now, a century later, a group of natural vision educators and Bates Method teachers are creating the Better Eyesight Podcast, which is a monthly podcast that reads the entire Better Eyesight magazine collection from exactly 100 years ago to the month, while also providing expert commentary on the material. Instead of having to read all 11 years worth of magazine articles yourself, we're going to read them out loud for you! That way, you can close and rest your eyes or do some other vision enhancing practices while you listen and learn. Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Joy Van Der Werf will be your two main co-hosts, but you'll also be hearing from dozens of other natural vision educators from all over the world to get a range of explanations of Dr. Bates' powerful principles and practices. You can support the show by becoming a Patreon supporter at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight There are varying levels of involvement ranging from becoming a Better Eyesight Listener where you get access to the full audio recording of the magazine, to becoming a Better Eyesight League Member where you get access to monthly group discussions online with other visionaries, all the way to becoming a Better Eyesight Student where you get to work directly one-on-one with a Certified Bates Method Teacher either online or locally in your area. This eleven year vision quest will not only teach you more about Dr. William Bates, his lasting legacy, and the incredibly transformational method he developed, but it will also provide you with professional commentary and modern-day explanations that will help take your natural vision improvement experience to the next level. Just imagine how much better your vision could be by June 2030!
We are ONE MONTH away from the official launch of the Better Eyesight Podcast! In May 2019 you were introduced to the Better Eyesight Podcast by Nathan Oxenfeld and learned a little bit about him. This month, he will be reading an article from the February 1922 publication of Better Eyesight titled "There Should Be A Better Eyesight League!", which is what inspired Nathan to reform the Better Eyesight League in the form of this podcast in the 21st century! Keep an eye out for another mini episode before the official launch in July 2019 where you'll learn a little bit more about your other co-host, Esther Joy Van Der Werf. The official website of the Better Eyesight Podcast is now live! You'll be able to find all the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes @ www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Better Eyesight Podcast is now on Instagram! Follow us @ instagram.com/bettereyesightpodcast Want to support the show or get more involved? Head over to www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to get access to all the full episodes, join the Better Eyesight League to participate in a monthly online discussion group, or to actually work with a Bates Method teacher in your area or online. Thank you!
Last month you got to know the creator of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld. Now, with the official launch less than two weeks away, you'll get to know the main co-host, Esther Joy van der Werf. Esther is based in Ojai, California and has been teaching natural vision improvement for 20 years. Listen to this mini-episode to learn more about her natural vision improvement journey! Visit her website www.visionsofjoy.org for even more information. www.bettereyesightpodcast.com www.patreon.com/bettereyesight
In the third episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Van Der Werf and Kate Keilman read through the third Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in September 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, September 1919 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1: The Flashing Cure Article 2: Vision And Education Article 3: The Doctor's Story Article 4: Lying A Cause Of Myopia Article 5: Cured In Fifteen Minutes Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the September 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com
In the first official episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, co-hosts Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Van Der Werf read through the very first Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in July 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, July 1919 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1: The Flashing Cure Article 2: Foreword Article 3: Fundamental Facts Article 4: Central Fixation Article 5: A Teacher’s Experience Article 6: Army Officer Cures Himself Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the July 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. www.bettereyesightpodcast.com
In the second episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Greg Marsh read through the second Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in August 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, August 1919 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1: How To Use The Snellen Test Card: for the Prevention and Cure of Imperfect Sight in Children Article 2: A House Built On Sand Article 3: The Prevention Of Myopia: Methods That Failed Article 4: The Prevention and Cure of Myopia and Other Errors of Refraction: A Method That Succeeded Article 5: The Story of Emily Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the August 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. www.bettereyesightpodcast.com
In the fourth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Van Der Werf and Nathan Oxenfeld read through the fourth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in October 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, October 1919 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1: The Swinging Cure Article 2: Simultaneous Retinoscopy Article 3: Floating Specks Article 4: Correspondence Treatment Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the October 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com
In the fifth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Dr. Ray Gottlieb read through the fifth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in November 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, November 1919 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1: The Memory Cure Article 2: Reason And Authority Article 3: The Effect Of Light Upon The Eyes Article 4: Two Points Of View (Better Eyesight League Only) Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the November 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com
In the sixth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Joy Van Der Werf read through the sixth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in December 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, December 1919 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [0:53]: The Imagination Cure Article 2 [6:28]: The Menace Of Large Print Article3 [19:50]:Shifting And Swinging Article 4 [35:24]: Optimums And Pessimums Article 5 [49:38]: Home Treatment (Better Eyesight League Only) Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the December 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com Esther's website - www.visionsofjoy.org
In the seventh episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Joy Van Der Werf read through the seventh Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in January 1920. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, January 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [7:22]: The Palming Cure Article 2 [16:15]: The Variability Of The Refraction Of The Eye Article 3 [34:58]: How Long Will It Take? Article 4 [53:20]: Relief After Twenty-Five Years Article 5 [1:08:27]: Facts Versus Theories (Better Eyesight League Only) Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the January 1920 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com Esther's website - www.visionsofjoy.org
In the eighth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Joy Van Der Werf and guest Kate Keilman read through the eighth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in February 1920. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, February 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [2:00]: Halos Article 2 [6:00]: New Eyes For Old (by Grace Ellery Channing) Article 3 [23:00]: Stories From The Clinic #1: Joey and Patsy (by Emily C. Lierman) Article 4 [35:00]: Seeking A Myopia Cure (by L. Mehler) Article 5 [41:00]: Mental Effects Of Central Fixation (Better Eyesight League Only) Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the February 1920 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Esther's website - www.visionsofjoy.org Kate’s website - www.keilman.org
In the ninth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and guest Barry Auchettl read through the ninth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in March 1920. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, March 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [3:20]: Influenza - A Quick Cure Article 2 [8:08]: Progressive Myopia Relieved (by E. E. Agranove) Article 3 [22:16]: Stories From The Clinic #2: A Case of Cataract (by Emily C. Lierman) Article 4 [33:19]: How I Was Cured (by Victoria Coolidge) Article 5 [48:06]: After Glasses Failed (by Florence Miller) (Better Eyesight League Only) More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com Barry's website - www.barryau.com
In the tenth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Joy Van Der Werf and guest Claudia Muehlenweg read through the tenth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in April 1920. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, April 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [1:30]: Rest Article 2 [6:53]: How I Helped Others (by Victoria Coolidge) Article 3 [15:00]: Stories From The Clinic #3: Retinitis Pigmentosa (by Emily C. Lierman) Article 4 [28:32]: Perfect Sight Without Glasses (by Evelyn Cushing Campbell) Article 5 [39:26]: "Better Eyesight" Appreciated (Better Eyesight League Only) More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Join the Better Eyesight Leage at www.patreon.com/bettereyesight Esther's website - www.visionsofjoy.org Claudia's website - www.myholisticvision.com
In the eleventh episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and guest Kate Keilman read through the eleventh Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in May 1920 by Dr. William H. Bates. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, May 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [0:55]: Fine Print A Benefit To The Eye Article 2 [10:10]: My Headaches (by R. Ruiz Arnau, M.D.) Article 3 [46:24]: The Story Of Sylvia (by Victoria Coolidge) (Better Eyesight League Only) More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com Kate's website - www.keilman.org/eyeballs.htm
In the twelfth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Joy Van Der Werf and guest Greg Marsh read through the twelfth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in June 1920 by Dr. William H. Bates. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, June 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [0:53]: Sun-Gazing Discussion 1 [3:06] Article 2 [12:00]: A Lesson From The Greeks by William H. Bates M.D. Discussion 2 [18:00] Article 3 [23:30]: Saved From Blindness by Patricia Palmer Discussion 3 [28:45] Article 4 [32:40]: Stories From The Clinic - 4. Three of a Kind by Emily C. Lierman Discussion 4 [40:20] Article 5 [46:30]: A Case Of Cataract by Victoria Coolidge (Better Eyesight League Only) Discussion 5 [53:00] (Better Eyesight League Only) More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Join the Better Eyesight League to get the full episode, the PDF of this month's magazine, an invitation to join our monthly Zoom meetings - www.patreon.com/bettereyesight Esther's website - www.visionsofjoy.org Greg's website - www.bettereyesightnow.com
In the thirteenth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and guest Gloria Ginn read through the thirteenth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in July 1920 by Dr. William H. Bates. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, July 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [5:00]: See Things Moving Discussion 1 [6:50] Article 2 [16:06]: The Mission Of "Better Eyesight" Discussion 2 [23:00] Article 3 [36:13]: Stories From The Clinic - 5. The Jewish Woman by Emily C. Lierman Discussion 3 [43:15] Article 4 [55:16]: What Glasses Do To Us by W. H. Bates, M.D. (Better Eyesight League Only) Discussion 4 [1:07:57] (Better Eyesight League Only) More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com Gloria's website - www.schoolofbettereyesight.com Join the Better Eyesight League at www.patreon.com/bettereyesight
In the fourteenth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Joy van der Werf read through the fourteenth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in August 1920 by Dr. William H. Bates. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, August 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [8:00]: The Cure Of Imperfect Sight In School Children Discussion 1 [10:35] Article 2 [15:00]: Save The Childrens' Eyes Discussion 2 [18:08] Article 3 [23:33]: Imperfect Sight Contagious by William H. Bates, M.D. Discussion 3 [31:00] Article 4 [47:00]: Stories From The Clinic - 6. The School Children by Emily C. Lierman Discussion 4 [1:00:20] Article 5 [1:10:00]: The Snellen Test Card In Newton by U. G. Wheeler (Better Eyesight League Only) Discussion 5 [1:12:52] (Better Eyesight League Only) More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com Esther's website - www.visionsofjoy.org Join the Better Eyesight League at www.patreon.com/bettereyesight Go to https://integraleyesight.com/computereyes for more information about the Computer Eyes Program.
In the fifteenth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Jerriann Taber Ph.D. read through the fifteenth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in September 1920 by Dr. William H. Bates. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, September 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [6:30]: Make Your Sight Worse Discussion 1 [9:11] Article 2 [14:20]: Experiences With Central Fixation by M.H. Stuart, M.D. Discussion 2 [25:40] Article 3 [35:20]: How I Improved My Eyesight by Pamela Speyer Discussion 3 [40:10] Article 4 [52:55]: Sleepiness And Eyestrain by W.H. Bates, M.D. Discussion 4 [57:25] Article 5 [1:02:22]: Stories From The Clinic ~ 7: The Woman with Asthma by Emily C. Lierman Discussion 5 [1:08:37] Article 6 [1:14:04] Questions And Answers (Better Eyesight League Only) Discussion 6 [1:14:47] (Better Eyesight League Only) More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com Jerriann's website - www.eyerobics.net
In the sixteenth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Nina Hutchings read through the sixteenth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in October 1920 by Dr. William H. Bates. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, October 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [5:55]: Go To The Movies Discussion 1 [7:50] Article 2 [22:22]: The Problem of Imperfect Sight by Dr. W. H. Bates, M.D. Discussion 2 [29:40] Article 3 [49:00]: Stories From The Clinic ~ 8. Atrophy of the Optic Nerve by Emily C. Lierman Discussion 3 [58:30] Article 4 [1:17:00]: How I Learned To See by Irma Meyers Discussion 4 [1:23:00] Article 5 [1:41:08]: Questions And Answers (Better Eyesight League Only) Discussion 5 [1:44:00] (Better Eyesight League Only) Join the Better Eyesight League for full episodes and more at www.patreon.com/bettereyesight Nathan's website - www.integraleyesight.com Nina's website - www.methodebates.fr
In the seventeenth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Joy van der Werf and Dr. Ray Gottlieb read through the seventeenth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in November 1920 by Dr. William H. Bates. Exactly 100 years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, November 1920 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [3:17] Make Your Squint Worse Discussion 1 [4:40] Article 2 [12:12] Squint and Amblyopia: Their Cure by Dr. W. H. Bates, M.D. Discussion 2 [20:50] Article 3 [30:55] How I Cured My Child Of Squint by Mrs. B. F. Glienke Discussion 3 [36:30] Article 4 [45:00] Stories From The Clinic ~ 9: Three Cases of Squint by Emily C. Lierman Discussion 4 [54:30] Article 5 [1:07:20] Questions And Answers (Better Eyesight League Only) Discussion 5 [1:09:20] (Better Eyesight League Only) Join the Better Eyesight League for full episodes and more at www.patreon.com/bettereyesight Esther’s website - www.visionsofjoy.org Ray’s website - www.raygottlieb.com www.bettereyesightpodcast.com
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