How Your Eyes Reveal Brain, Hormone, and Whole-Body Health

Host Laurie Hammer speaks with integrative neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik about how eye health reflects brain function, stress, nutrition, and overall systemic health—and what you can do to protect your vision naturally.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer sits down with integrative neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik to explore the powerful connection between eye health, brain function, and overall wellness. Dr. Banik shares how stress, nutrition, screen use, and lifestyle habits directly affect vision—and why the eyes often reveal early warning signs of neurological, autoimmune, and metabolic conditions.Listeners learn practical strategies to reduce eye strain, protect vision, and support brain health, including blinking techniques, screen-time habits, and key nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin. This conversation offers empowering insight into how caring for your eyes can help you take back your brain and your health.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Dr. Rani Banik is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist specializing in integrative and functional approaches to eye health. Based in New York City, she blends traditional eye care with nutrition, lifestyle, and root-cause medicine to help patients protect their vision and overall brain health. Dr. Banik is also an associate professor at Mount Sinai, a supplement formulator, author, and host of the Eye-Q Podcast.Website: https://www.drranibanik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnVisionHealthNYC/?_rdc=1&_rdr# Dr. Rani's Supplements: https://shop.rudranibanikmd.com/collections/all 🎧 The Eye Q PodcastFresh perspectives and insightful conversations designed to sharpen your vision on health, wellness, and life:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on iHeart RadioWatch on YouTubeConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073 -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast