Understand how dry macular degeneration occurs. Dry macular degeneration is due to a degeneration of the cells in the retina. The degeneration or dying of these cells and the lack of excess fluid gives it its dry name.
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Kava is a plant native to the South Pacific. The root is used for medicine. There are some BIG safety concerns about kava. Many cases of liver damage and even some deaths have been traced to kava use.As a result, kava has been banned from the market in Switzerland, Germany, and Canada, and several other countries are considering similar action.This ban has hurt the economies of Pacific Island countries that export kava.iver problems: Kava is hard on the liver, even healthy ones. Taking kava if you already have liver disease is taking a risk. Surgery: Kava affects the central nervous system. It might increase the effects of anesthesia and other medications used during and after surgery.