How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes - Natural Home Remedy for Puffy Swollen Eyes

Cause of  Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes refers to the condition of swelling of the eyes either over the eyelids or under the eyes. Puffy swollen eyes can be caused by a variety of conditions ranging from infection, insect bites, lack of sleep, stress, allergies, excessive caffeine or alcohol intake, inadequate rest or sleep, or even improper blood circulation, water retention due to improper circulation of fluids in the lymphatic system, puffy eyes can also be an indication of kidney problems, liver problems, menstrual problems in ladies or other serious medical conditions.

Though usually if  it  is caused by other medical conditions, you will experience additional symptoms accompanying the puffiness of your eyes... for instance you may experience redness and itchiness of eyes if it is due to allergies; or you might experience eye discharge and stickiness in addition to swelling if the swollen eye is due to infections; or it may be accompanied by other symptoms such as swelling over other parts of the body etc... As  for any medical condition, if your puffy swollen eyes persist for more than three days, you better go and see your doctor for thorough diagnosis and treatment.

A more common cause of puffy eyes may be be due to water retention caused by circulation problems in your body. Water may collect over the eye lids leading to swollen eye lids or under the eyes leading to under-eye bags. This type of swelling is more pronounced during the morning when you wake up, and gradually reduces as you get active during the day. Also it is more common in women.

How to reduce Puffy Eyes - Natural Cures and Home Remedy for  Puffy Swollen eyes

If your puffy eyes are caused by Water Retention :

1. Reduce salt or sodium in your diet.

2. Drink lots of water in the day, however drink each glass slowly taking small sips and allowing it to be absorbed in your body instead of just drinking it all in one gulp.

3. Start an exercise regime... say 10 - 15 minutes on an elliptical trainer or 1 hour of brisk walking every day - this greatly improves your circulation hence swelling over eyes.

4. A good foot massage works great for your circulation thereby reducing water retention and puffy eyes.

5. Keep a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables.

Other natural home remedy for Puffy eyes are:

1. Used tea bags cooled in the fridge work as great eye compresses.

2. A gingko-biloba mask has been know to reduce swollen eyes.

3. Get proper sleep.

4. Eliminate stress from your life - try some relaxation music to soothe you.

5. Eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet.

6. During the day, take a warm shower and allow the shower jet to flow over your eyes for a full one minute.

7. Drink soothing non caffeinated herbal teas like Rooibos tea which can be found at your health food store before going to bed at night.

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