Dark circles under eyes occur generally due to lack of sleep, stress, some disease or it may be due to some hereditary disorders. It is common to have dark circles under the eyes.These are temporary and can be treated effectively using following homemade remedies-
1. Mix fresh potato juice and cucumber juice in equal amounts. Soak some cotton in the above mixture and put on your eyelids for 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water.
2. Cut a cucumber in thin slices and apply on top of each eye for 20 minutes. This will drain the stress from the eyes and cool it down.
3.Tea bags are found to be very effective as far as curing dark circles is concerned. A cold tea bag should be placed on the top of each eye for 20 minutes everyday.
4. One can use rose water or almond oil for massaging the under eyes dark circle, to get rid of them.
5. Gently press the mount below the index finger of your palm. This will enhance eye sight and also remove dark circles.
6. Grind nutmeg with milk and make a paste. Apply this paste on the dark circles. This will work very well and remove the dark circles.
7. Crush some mint leaves and apply its juice under the eyes.
For people having dark circles an 8 hour sleep is a must. At the same time one should drink plenty of water.
8. Make a paste blending tomatoes and lemon juice in equal amounts. Add a pinch of gram flour and turmeric powder and apply the paste and leave it for 15 minutes. This will do wonders in curing dark circles.
9. Harmful rays can also cause eye circles. Hence one can wear sunglasses while going out to protect eyes from harsh sunrays.
The above measures will surely help you to rid of your dark circles.
Snoring is a fairly common affliction, affecting 40 percent of men and 25 percent of women. If you snore, you make a raspy, rattling, snorting sound while you breathe during sleep. Older people are particularly prone to snoring: About one-third of people ages 55 to 84 snore.
Despite its frequency, however, snoring is a sleep disorder that can have serious medical and social consequences. The tips that follow may help you sleep more peacefully
1: Sleep on Your Side
You're more likely to snore if you're lying on your back, and sleeping on your stomach is stressful on your neck
2: Lose Weight
Excess body weight, especially around the neck, puts pressure on the airway, causing it to partially collapse
3: Avoid Alcohol and Tranquilizers
Both alcohol and sleeping pills can depress your central nervous system and relax the muscles of your throat and jaw, making snoring more likely. These substances are also known to contribute to sleep apnea, a dangerous condition that has been linked with cardiovascular disease. And they should never, ever be used together. If you have difficulty sleeping without sleeping pills (or if you use alcohol to help yourself fall asleep), discuss it with your doctor
4: Get Your Allergies Treated
Chronic respiratory allergies may cause snoring by forcing sufferers to breathe through their mouths while they sleep. Taking an antihistamine just before bedtime may help. If your nose is stuffed up, try using an over-the-counter saline spray or a humidifier
5: Buy a Mouth Guard
Your dentist or doctor may be able to prescribe an antisnoring mouth guard that holds the teeth together and keeps the lower jaw muscles from becoming too lax
6: Stop Smoking
Smoke damages the respiratory system
7: Keep a Regular Schedule
Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day.
8: See a Doctor if You Are Pregnant and Snoring
Sometimes, women who are pregnant will begin to snore. The snoring may begin because of the increased body weight and because the hormonal changes of pregnancy cause muscles to relax. Whatever the cause, snoring during pregnancy may rob your baby of oxygen. Talk with your doctor about it
9: Elevate Your Head
Sleeping with your head raised may take some of the pressure off of the airway, making breathing easier. Raise the head of the bed by putting blocks under the bed posts, or prop up your upper body (not just your head, which can actually inhibit breathing) with pillows.
Excessive snoring may also indicate that you have sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder. You should see your doctor if :
•You wake up during the night choking and gasping for breath
•You have been told that your snoring is disturbing to others
•You don't feel refreshed when you wake up
•You are extremely tired during the day
•You wake with a headache
•You are gaining weight
•You have trouble concentrating, remembering, or paying attention
•Your bed partner notices that your breathing pauses during sleep
It's important to have sleep apnea treated, not only because it interferes with your daily functioning, but because it boosts your risk of vascular disease. Sleep apnea can be treated with lifestyle modification, surgery, oral mouth guards, or a CPAP machine, which blows air into the back of your throat while you sleep.
