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...
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/bettereyesightto get access to all th...
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.orgfor even more information. www.bettereyesightpodcast.com www.patreon.com/bettereyesight
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.bettereye...
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 Visitwww.patreon.com/bettereyesightto 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 ...
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 Visitwww.patreon.com/bettereyesightto 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.bettereyesig...
In the fourth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Van Der Werf and Nathan Oxenfeld read through the fourthBetter 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 Visitwww.patreon.com/bettereyesightto 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 atwww.bettereyesightpodcast.com
In the fifth episode of theBetter Eyesight Podcast,Nathan Oxenfeldand Dr. Ray Gottliebread through the fifthBetter Eyesightmagazine that was originally published inNovember 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) Visitwww.patreon.com/bettereyesightto become a member of theBetter Eyesight Leagueand get full access to the episodes, aPDF copyof the November 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join inmonthly online league discussions, and even getcoaching from a certified Bates Method teacher. More information atwww.bettereyesightpodcast.com
In the sixth episode of theBetter Eyesight Podcast,Nathan Oxenfeldand Esther Joy Van Der Werfread through the sixthBetter Eyesightmagazine that was originally published inDecember 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) Visitwww.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of theBetter Eyesight Leagueand get full access to the episodes, aPDF copy of the December 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join inmonthly online league discussions, and even getcoaching from a certifi...
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...