dark circles under eyes

[kellybethx3]

Does eating raw help get rid of them? And does anyone have tips to get rid of them I've tried everythingg! :(

[sport]

Common Causes of Dark Circles Under Eyes
Thinning skin
Allergies and Hayfever
Genetics
Fluid Retention
Lack of sleep
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Dehydration

Do you think that any of these apply to you. Are you drinking enough water.

[kellybethx3]

yes i drink enough water and i get enough sleep. i think it could be genetics i know my mom has the same problem. is there anyway to get rid of them?

[siennagray]

I think many people see an improvement with this on raw. It could be because many people have low level allergies they aren't aware of, but being raw gets their immune system strong enough to deal with the allergens, and removes others.

[kellybethx3]

Yeah I was thinking that too. I really hope it is true because its very noticable and it makes me feel uncomfortable that I have them. I've been trying putting vitamin E oil on it too I have noticed a little difference but not much. /:

[Aleesha Sattva]

I've heard it's because your kidneys need a cleansing...

[Aleesha Sattva]

I did a search in the forum and found this thread:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=36057

and this one:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=52859

and this one:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=48063

[kellybethx3]

If it is my kidney how would i cleanse it? And thanks for the links!

[Stina]

When I used to eat junk food I'd get them so bad I looked like a haggard heroin addict. It's better on raw, but I definitely have some genetic propensity towards them. I keep meaning to go without bananas for a couple of weeks to experiment but they're such a staple in my diet, I'd really have to do some planning.

[kellybethx3]

Hopefully on raw they get better Ill have to wait and see because its only my 4th day

[Aleesha Sattva]

watermelon juice is cleansing for the kidneys.

[kellybethx3]

Okay thanks ill try that too

[michigan roman]

it could be sign of iron deficiency

the wild weed stinging nettle is very high in iron , some juice it

beets , spinach , sesame seed , blackberry , grape , wheat germ are
other sources ive got written down to up my iron

[EZ rider]

One of the common allergies is gluten. You could eliminate all processed wheat from your diet for a short period of time and see if thats it. If it is you should start to feel a noticeable improvement in the way you feel right away and also notice an increase in energy and then a little later the "raccoon eyes" should begin to fade. I'm gluten sensitive and when I "slip" and have some gluten the resulting effects motivate me back to raw very quickly. Good luck.

[kellybethx3]

Well being raw i dont have much gluten. Idk what things i consume that might have it but it would only be one or two things so idk

[Duncan]

Hi Kelly,
Some more tips for you to cure dark circles under your eyes.
Drink 12-15 glasses of water daily,
Do pranayam for at least 10 minutes everyday,
Apply a mixture of turmeric powder and pineapple juice on dark circles,
Massage almond oil under your eyes,
Apply cold cream 15 minutes before going to bed,
Sleep for 8 hours in a day.

[Bessie the Cow]

Sounds like you're short on sleep. Just buy some orange/peach colour corrector (natural) or make your own. :) Lol.