Dark Circles Under Eyes

Prevention & Treatment of Dark Circles Under the Eyes

diet, nutrition & self-help information

Dark circles under the eyes have always been considered a sign of late nights and lack of sleep. Although dark circles are often a hereditary trait, they can also be blamed on stress, too much sun, too little sleep, menstrual disorders, kidney dysfunction and even too many fried, frozen, and canned foods. Circles under the eyes can be accentuated by smoking. People who suffer from allergies and sensitivities often have a bigger problem with dark circles as well.

In some cases, dark circles can be eliminated.

Read about one example of a natural treatment.
See self help tips including diet, nutrition, and home remedies.

As we know from western medicine, the kidneys are connected to the adrenal glands. Due to the chronic stress associated with daily life, these glands are very often exhausted. When these glands are weakened, allergies are prevalent. Dark circles under the eyes are known to be a classic symptom of an allergy, together with a host of other signs including edema and fatigue. It may help to meet with a nutritionist/allergist to rule out foods or other allergens that may be contributing to this condition.

According to Chinese Medicine, dark circles under the eyes relate to our kidneys, which are seen as the foundation of our vitality. People with this condition are considered to have "Kidney Qi Deficiency." Sufficient sleep is one of the simplest home remedies recommended.

Symptoms

Straight lines look wavy
Distinct shapes are blurry
Colors look dim
Words appear blurred or difficult to read
Dark or blank areas block the center of your vision
There appears to be a fog in the center of your vision

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Symptoms

Dark coloration of the skin under the eyes.

Causes

Causes include:

Conventional Treatment

Conventional treatments include:

Rest and relaxation
Allergy medications

Self Help & Complementary Care

As part of natural eye care, the healing properties of flowers and plants are used to treat minor problems such as itchy eyes, redness of the eyes and infected (overly irritated) eyes. Different types of advanced natural eye care remedies are sold by pharmacies and health food shops.

Purple-Gold Formula

Purple-Gold Formula is a Chinese formulation that reduces the darkness under the eyes. It is a combination of four Chinese herbs including Lithospermum, Coiix, Licorice, and Dong Gui as well as vitamin E.

"I just recently purchased Purple Gold for the dark circles under my eyes due to allergies, stress, fatigue, you name it... and it works WONDERFULLY! It made my dark circles disappear overnight! What an amazing product. Thank you very much!"
-- C. Dormer (4/29/08)

Home Remedies

There are several natural (home) remedies available to keep eyes healthy and to deal with (and treat) minor eye problems such as redness and puffy eyes.

Cucumber or Cucumber Water

Containing calcium, vitamins A and C, and magnesium, the cucumber is known for its soothing properties. It helps relax the eyes and reduces redness. Cucumber water or thin slices of cucumber can also be applied to the skin around the eyes, especially if the skin is looking dry. Leaving the slices on the skin for at least fifteen minutes while relaxing will make your eyes look like new!

Agrimony Leaves or Flowers

Dried agrimony leaves and flowers can be added to boiled water to create an infusion that is strained and used to bathe the eyes. This solution reduce swelling and relieves itchy eyes. People who spend a lot of time working behind a computer and experience itchy or burning eyes will also benefit from this remedy.

Marigold Flowers

Make a weak tea out of marigold flowers. When it has cooled, soak two cotton wool pads in the tea and place them on the eyes for ten minutes. Alternatively, you can wash your eyes with the tea itself.

See our extended article on dark circles under the eyes for even more home remedies.

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