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I then found out about deficiencies that vegetarians and vegans face, and the top ones were Vitamin B12 and Iron. I initially only saw that B12 was the main deficiency, so I ordered a product with B12, with other minerals and vitamins. While it did help me sleep better, I still noticed the dark circles, bags under eyes and fatigue.
I was then listening to a radio show and this doctor mentioned "heme" iron. I had no clue that there were two types of iron, heme (from animal products) and non-heme (from plant products). The problem with non-heme is, it's not only harder for your body to absorb, but if it's taken with other nutrients like calcium, zinc, etc.. it blocks the non-heme from being absorbed. You don't have that problem with heme iron from animal products. It's absorbed easily and nothing blocks it.
The first day I took this, I noticed a whooshing feeling all throughout my body like my blood pressure got raised. I felt it slightly less the second day. But this third and fourth day, not only have I not felt that again, but the dark circles and fatigue are all but GONE. This is only within about 2 weeks of taking just one pill per day. I open the capsule and put it in my protein shake after I eat my big meal.
I also do I.F. (Intermittent Fasting ; Warrior Diet) where I eat a huge meal and then drink a protein shake afterwards which takes about two hours total. So I'm fasting for 22 hours and eating within a 2 hour window (22:2).
I've never been a militant vegetarian / vegan, I've always known we've evolved to need certain nutrients in meat products, but thought I could still get every vitamin through supplementation as a vegetarian easily enough if I took multi-vitamins. I just had no clue that there was an absorbancy issue with non-heme iron, or I would've been taking heme iron this whole time.
If you are struggling with low energy, bags and dark circles under eyes, this is the product to take. Don't worry about that initial day you take this, you may feel a bit of a head rush, but it subsides after the next few days and you start to feel like brand new again. I'm still in shock at how quickly the heme iron product helped me.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Dietary Changes
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1) When I stopped eating salt and salty foods, I still had bags under my eyes.
2) When I stopped eating processed foods, I still had bags under my eyes.
3) When I stopped eating grains and gluten, I still had bags under my eyes.
4) When, for energy, I started relying more and more on fats, as opposed to carbs, I still had bags under my eyes. However,
5) Ever since I have been on a ZERO-CARB DIET, the bags under my eyes are barely visible.
6) The bottom line is, mainstream sources push salty foods, processed foods, grains, fruits and vegetables, They also claim, "Whole grains are the most wonderfully healthy food", "Fruit is the most awesome food on earth", "Carbohydrates are healthy and needed for energy", "Fiber is healthy and needed in the diet", "Dietary fat should be no more than 30% of calories", "Saturated animal fats are the cause of heart disease", "Hard cheeses are unhealthy", "Chicken fat is poison that instantly plugs your arteries", and "Eggs cause bad cholesterol". However, ever since I've been doing the exact opposite of everything they're telling me to do, I no longer have bags under my eyes.
Dark Eyelids Remedies
Ferrum Phos 6x
Hydrogen Peroxide
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I have always had dark circles under my eyes, and they are especially noticeable in the fall and winter. If I eat something with a lot of sugar, my dark circles are twice as dark the next morning, so my best remedy to date was simply to cut back on sugar and wheat. Helpful but not a cure. I have tried a lot of remedies and products over the years to see what could help this issue!
I have now tested this remedy on and off for a year and can confirm, it really works for dark circles.
My remedy is 5 drops of 12% food-grade hydrogen peroxide in a large glass of distilled water, taken twice a day. Within a few hours of taking it for the first time, I noticed the darkness under my eyes reduced by 50%. By the second day, about 80%.
Along with dark circles, I've noticed an immediate improvement in digestion and tons of energy.
If I stop drinking h2o2, the dark circles come back.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Oil Pulling
Iron, Vitamin C
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I suffered with dark circles since my early twenties. I thought they were hereditary. They got worse after pregnancy. I started taking iron supplements because I found out I was severely anaemic. I would become breathless very quickly Within two weeks of taking the supplement, the dark circles and dark eyelids were gone. My skin was brighter. My dry skin was less severe. The palms of my hands became more softer as did the soles of my feet. My cracked heels healed very quickly without any other intervention from me.
Warning: Do not take high doses of iron. It can be very poisonous. High doses can also cause systemic candida which is very difficult to get rid of.
If you are anaemic then that may be the reason for your dark circles. My doctor prescibed 265mg ferrous sulphate to be taken three times a day. This was too much and made me ill and gave me systemic candida. My doctor poisoned me. It caused me terrible fluid retention.
Now I break the ferrous sulphate tablet into 4. Then I have 1/4 every five days or so. This is sufficient. I can't believe I suffered with dark circles for so long and would have to wear makeup everyday to hide them. Now I don't bother with makeup at all because my skin is so much clearer.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Ferrum Phos 6x
Fennel
Blackstrap Molasses, Borax
★★★★★
Apple Cider Vinegar
★★★★★
Have been living with dark circles since puberty (the thin skin kind).
Thanks!
Ferrum Phos 6x
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Makeup tip: Darker foundation on nose and cheek will make eye area appear lighter.
Oil Pulling
I also suffered massive anxiety..irritability..had swallow eyes..as in eye lids changing shape...very weird..losing a lot of weight..felt like I was going crazy..when I went to the doctor and did a blood test found out I had subclinical hyperthyroidism...something I didn't have a few months ago as I had a blood test then..so something. That was only recent..and all my symtoms only started happening right after oil pulling...
I have since learnt that oil pulling stimulates thyroid hormone....and I think also the fact I was swishing it up and down my throat so intently (thyroid gland is in the throat)...I really activated my thyroid and it responded by making too much hormone...hence why I had all the classic symptoms of hyperthyroidism....insomnia ..weight loss..rapid heart beat..anxiousness....etc ...and this was all from oil pulling! , ....I believe coconut oil may be good for people with hypothroidism...where ppl make to little thyroid hormone........but people beware! ...just because something is natural doesn't mean it will be good for you..and can have some serious side effects! ...
After seeing my trusting acupuncturist and telling her..as well as applying specific acupuncture points to help calm my thyroid..she gave me. Calming herbs which have helped considerably....I also avoid iodine..not good for this condition, , take magenisum powder at night to relax which helps a lot....a little bit of broccoli sprout powder to lower the hormone..and of courSe stay well away from oil pulling! ....
Would never have thought it would make me spiral out of control like it did..
I now use almond under my eyes and face ..or prickley pear..both have vitamin e and k..apply sunscreen everyday to protect my skin thinning...to build up my skin from within I take a proline and lysein supplement every day with vit c and bioflavonoids drink...which is all meant to stimulate collagen production...and have a carrot and spinach juice every day..swallowed down with a tablespoon of olive oil and zinc tablet for absorption..plus they also help skin..and my skin has improved dramatically
Very important to eat lots of whole foods...fruits and veggies to build up antioxidant content in skin and make it plumper and. Firmer
I'm 33 and have always had very good skin which people have remarked on..but I had a very unsteady year and believe a combination of stress and making poor health choices (this includes oil pulling)and experimenting with wrong skincare products definately caused my skin to change for the first time..so now I am de stressing by being positive and having lots of calming teas and herbs....and simplifying my skincare...it was always so much better before I experimented on expensive and pointless products
Now I just use
sukin facial sensitive cleanser
zinc sunscreen
almond or prickly pear serum
napeleon mineral foundation..
that's pretty much it, ... and will just continue working on skin through good diet and healthy lifestyle approaches..and trying to get back to the basics.
Oil Pulling
★☆☆☆☆
WARNING!
Now I'm using prickley pear serum and full of vit k..purchased amino acids to strengthen and rebuild build collagen.lgrade seed capsuls for vein health and antioxidant. And protein and veggies in diet..I also take broccoli powder as full of vit k..and apple cider vinegar...
But yes can't stress enough the dangers of oil pulling..will bring out veins under eye circle..make you giant..wrinkles...horrid horrid..do not do.trust me
I just hope I can go bk to normal after a while
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Steve
Juicing
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Almond Oil
★☆☆☆☆
I am trying the Eat Right For Your Type eating plan and hope that avoiding certain foods will make them go away. I also have an omega juicer so plan on juicing every day! My favorite juices will have kale in them. Good luck to everyone in getting rid of their dark under eye circles!
Almond Oil
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So three days ago, I began a ritual of drinking ACV mixed with water every day-two 20 oz. glasses with about 2 TB ACV in each glass. Note: Always sip this drink with a straw to prevent tooth erosion!
I must say, that after three days sipping throughout the day, it has begun to help me. Today I don't see as much puffiness around my middle (not to say that I've lost weight, but the puffiness isn't as bad). And the puffiness around my eyes has diminished slightly. My mood has improved a bit too.
I am also avoiding sugar-using Stevia- and dairy when I can. Also eating more chicken and salmon and drinking almond milk. ACV has definitely helped with curbing my appetite. I'm taking extra vitamins to help fill in the gap since I'm not eating quite as much right now.
I haven't had any bad reactions to taking ACV so as long as it keeps doing what it's doing, I'm going to stick with it! I'm looking forward to a better me.
Dark Eyelids Remedies
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Another skin brightener is plain yogurt. After washing my face, I pat it dry and apply a thin layer of plain yogurt, letting it set as a mask for twenty minutes each night before rinsing. One can use non-fat, low fat, or regular plain yogurt. I've tried each and prefer low fat. The skin feels moisterized and dewy afterward, and is brightened considerably. I recommend organic yogurt for this.
I hope this helps.
Calcium and Magnesium Citrate
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I think my other magnesium that is citrate also plumped my skin back up and so the skin is not thin under my eyes any more and the wrinkles in my forehead are fading away and they were deep tracks.
If you are trying new things... Go slow!
Love, Joy
