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Oil Pulling
Posted by Sheryl (USA) on 07/13/2007
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My son is doing well..i have started giving him lemon and baking soda regularly every night . I also give him Chinese parsely. I have been using it liberally in our food ...being Indians we love the flavor. However I didn't know its use. He also takes b50 complex twice a week. Just wanted to update you and say thanks for your remedies. I have spent hundreds of dollars in tonics and supplements without knowing the remedy is so simple. Also, I have been oil pulling last 1 month now -- I don't have any dark circles any more.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by David (Beaverton, OR) on 07/16/2008
I was wondering about using the apple cider vinegar for my dark circles and needed to know do you drink it? If so how much daily? Or do you apply it directly under the eyes? Thanks for your help!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Whatchamacallit (Dupage, Il, Usa) on 06/27/2013
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After reading up on all the benefits that ACV/water has to offer, I figured what harm could it do? My main goal was to just feel better and less tired, loose some weight, and maybe it would also help diminish the bags under my eyes (I mainly get puffiness at the top of my cheekbones).
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.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by El (Washington, Dc) on 12/25/2016
Brilliant! This is what has kept me from taking ACV. (I've tried it with the straw, but that didn't do a thing to stop contact with my teeth.) thanks for sharing. Taking frozen ACV tabs reminds me of the following: "Let thy food be thy medicine."
Coconut Oil
Posted by Audrey (Gardner, Kansas) on 07/17/2007
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coconut oil=so far helped my cracked feet and under eye dark circles...I have had dry feet 4ever...in the last year they have severely cracked...I have been applying the coconut oil for 2 days at night...feet are healing like crazy and circles are diminishing
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Deborah (NC) on 07/08/2022
I use a stainless steel straw when I drink my apple cider vinegar. It also helps so it doesn't affect the enamel on our teeth. All the best!
Ferrum Phos 6x
Posted by Sanvi (Bangalore, India) on 08/02/2016
Has anyone tried the Ferrum Phos 6x in healing the dark marks on the inner eyes?
Ferrum Phos 6x
Posted by Olga (MD) on 04/02/2021
How many pellets you take and how many times a day? Which brands do you think are better quality? Thank you!
Oil Pulling
Posted by Snoogies81 (Melbourne, AU) on 01/09/2015
After I sent that last post I thought it couldn't get any worse and it did! ..end up being veins under my eyes were the least of my problems...I had very strange and extreme side effects from oil pulling...my heart started to beat rapidly and I also suffered severe insomnia where at the worst stage I didn't sleep one wink for 3 nights in a row...by the 4th nite I had to go to a night doctor and get him to give me a sleeping tablet prescription..something I thought I would never do. As I'm all into natural approaches...but just couldn't go a 4th nite without not sleeping..and I'm talking not even 10 mins! ...doctor looked at me like I was a druggie...even though I had never taken any before.
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
Posted by Katia (Germany) on 06/18/2017
Hi, This is a very old post. However, you could be suffering from iron overload or hemochromatosis!
Almond Oil
Posted by Susan (Tx) on 01/21/2014
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I don't have dark circles under my eyes but I do have darkness at the inner corners of my eyes. The almond oil didn't work for those but I do think that food allergies can cause them. And even healthy foods can cause dark circles if you're eating a food that your body is allergic to!
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!
Dark Eyelids Remedies
Posted by Yellow Duck (Thisnthere, California) on 06/06/2013
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Hi Bostonewbie, Oil pulling has lightened my darkened eyelids, along with applying Vitamin K cream to the lids. You can read about oil pulling here at Earth Clinic and can find a good Vitamin K cream at a health store. My darkened lids were due to years of itchy eyes and the subsequent rubbing to try to quell the itch. Upon inspection with a lighted magnified mirror, I saw tiny broken blood vessels all along the eyelids--the culprits of the darkening.
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.
Dark Eyelids Remedies
Posted by Donna (FL) on 04/20/2021
Dark circles are caused by lack of minerals. If you drink R/O or distilled water you need to put back in the minerals. That's why some people on this forum say ACV helps, APC has minerals. But if you need more, take fulvic minerals. I use a brand of fulvic minerals that is clear. It doesn't stain teeth like other fulvic/humic can. So add more minerals.
Fennel
Posted by Iniobong ( Lagos) on 04/16/2016
Explain how many times did you do this... did you ground the seeds or just swallowed them ...and if you did how many did you swallow per night?
Coconut Oil
Posted by Mivtops (New York) on 02/28/2012
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I tried coconut oil on my dark eye circles for a couple of weeks to no avail.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Timr (Dover, Delaware) on 01/23/2010
I am very curious about the use of coconut oil for dark sunken eyes. I believe it is hereditary sense my twin sister has the same problem. I have tried just about everything I can think of. I read your feedback about coconut oil and was wondering. What type of oil did you use? Did you injest it also? and how long did it take to see results? Thanks T.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ray (Atlanta, GA) on 04/10/2009
I was wondering, if the purpose of cutting out wheat to avoid gluten? That means no whole wheat bread or pasta?
Oil Pulling
Posted by Vreed27 (Edmonds, Wa) on 06/15/2011
@Moon_man I think the reason you are supposed to do it first thing in the morning BEFORE you eat and drink is so that you can get rid of the toxins in your mouth before injesting them. Eating and drinking means that you are swallowing them instead.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Betsey (Detroit, Michigan) on 01/30/2009
I was wondering, do you drink the ACV or apply it directly to the dark circles?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sandy (Mission Viejo, Ca) on 09/29/2010
Deirdre, I will try the ACV drink. Can you tell me how long it took for you to notice significant results?
Oil Pulling
Posted by Snoogies (Australia) on 11/24/2014
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Omg do not oil pull!!! ..worst decision of my life ..as soon as I started doing it..which was for 20 minutes..quite vigorously swishing around I caused two massive veins to pop out under my eye....stupidly instead of stopping straight away I continued for a week morning an night..this was because online they say oil pulling is good for veins and under eye circles..complete opposite for me! .IMO eyes became sunken..dark..veins popped out everywhere..I aged considerably..wrinkles ..you make it had spun me into a massive depression..will never oil pull again..granted it was definitely also tinternists it's and pressure that I switched it around. l even caused red vines in my eyes to pop and my eyes to swell and change shape..didn't reverse myself..very scary..would take it bk in a heart beat
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
Dark Eyelids Remedies
Posted by Bostonewbie (Somerville, Ma) on 02/21/2013
Hello there, I've read about a few posts for remedies of dark circles, but does anyone else suffer from extremely dark eyelids? Mine are getting worse - and I'm sure they are hereditary and linked to allergies and exzema - if anyone has any suggestions out there - I'm desperate, thanks community!
Oil Pulling
Posted by Moon_man (Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom) on 03/08/2010
How important is it to the success of oil pulling that it is done on an empty stomach?
