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Beat Arthritis by checking your teeth
Gum/tooth disease is a common complaint that comes with aging, which is the reason many elderly people lose their natural teeth with age. One thing many physicians and their patients are yet to realize is that tooth/gum trouble is a symptom of a much more serious health challenge. Pain in the joints is a well known symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis, but a much less known fact is the relationship between arthritis and gum/tooth troubles. Physician/researcher Al Sears points this out when he says, “But one problem with modern medicine is that specialists often miss the bigger picture. Every part of your body is biologically connected. And what’s going on in your mouth can reveal a lot about your health.”

New research studies published in the Nature Reviews Rheumatology journal provide evidence to corroborate Sear’s theory. Sears states, “In a study published just a few weeks ago in the journal Nature Reviews Rheumatology, researchers followed 6,616 people for more than 10 years. They found that those who had moderate to severe gum disease had more than twice the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.”

Sears continues, “Other research suggests that clearing up gum disease could help prevent or treat Rheumatoid Arthritis. Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that people who were treated for gum disease had significantly more improvement in their Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms than those who were only treated for their Rheumatoid Arthritis.”

There are a lot of bacteria in your mouth, something like 100 billion bacteria. The bacteria form a sticky film called plaque that hardens into tartar. Plaque and tartar cause inflammation in your gums. If you have plaque and tartar buildup, your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth. But those bacteria can also travel around your body. And left unchecked, they can cause inflammation in other parts of your body, like in your joints.

The good news is that treating gum troubles could treat or prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis. The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine study found that people who were treated for gum disease had significantly more improvement in their RA symptoms than those who were only treated for their Rheumatoid Arthritis. Sears continues, “Scientists found that one of the bacteria involved in Periodontitis may trigger a process called citrullination. Researchers who study this process believe it’s what sparks the immune system and drives the cascade of events that lead to Rheumatoid Arthritis.” In other words, gum disease could be triggering RA.

The secret of Healthy Teeth is therefore Healthy Joints. To prevent and treat your RA, simply take care of your teeth. Besides just brushing and flossing, do the following for healthy teeth AND joints:
1. Coconut Oil Pulling. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic detox practice. It pulls toxins out of teeth and gums. And the oil leaves a film on teeth to help prevent plaque and bacteria from sticking. It can reduce both plaque and gum disease in just seven days.
To do this, in the morning before eating or drinking anything, gently swish one tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth and between your teeth for 10 to 20 minutes. Don’t swallow. Spit the used oil into the trash or a jar, not the sink. It will clog your plumbing. Rinse your mouth and brush your teeth as normal.
1. Rinse Your Mouth With Aloe. Aloe Vera has 23 polypeptides that stimulate the immune system and fight infections. In a study in India, 345 healthy people used aloe mouthwash twice a day. After just four days, aloe stamped out plaque and gingivitis. It also significantly lowered bleeding and inflammation.
Use it just like regular mouthwash. Look for cold-processed aloe juice that uses the whole leaf. It should be at least 85% pure aloe Vera with no sugar or additives.
1. Chew On Coenzyme Q10. People with gum disease have a deficiency of CoQ10. But replacing CoQ10 reserves can turn that around, and reverse gum disease.
Look for a chewable form of CoQ10, and leave it in your mouth for a few minutes to coat your gums. Or gargle with a natural mouthwash containing CoQ10.You can also take 60 mg per day of a CoQ10 supplement. Just make sure it’s the “reduced” or ubiquinol form. If you already have gum disease or an infection, take 100 mg twice a day. I’ve seen it help repair visibly damaged gum tissue.
February 14, 2017
Why he won’t change
Many wives live with great frustration because they keep telling their husbands that something he is doing (or not doing) is causing them great pain, but the husband never changes. The hurt and confused woman thinks, “If I knew I was doing something that was really hurting him, I’d stop it as soon as I found out. Why won’t he?”
1. Functional Fixedness
The answer, according to Dr. Melody Rhode (a gifted marriage and family therapist), is “functional fixedness.” This phrase describes a man who will never be motivated by his wife’s pain; he’s only motivated by his pain. For change to occur, he has to feel his own discomfort. He doesn’t like hearing you tell him you’re not happy; in fact, it probably irritates him. But if the pain necessary for him to change is greater than the pain of putting up with your occasional expressed frustration, he simply endures the verbal outbursts as “the cost of being married” and will put the entire episode out of his mind as soon as it’s over.

Why?

Because it’s painful for him to remember the conversation and he wants to avoid pain at all costs! According to Dr. Rhode, men don’t normally change if what they’ve been doing appears to work for them. For example, when a woman allows her husband to treat her with disrespect, he has no motivation to change, and so it’s unlikely he ever will.
1. Seek help
Rhodes continues, “There’s a simple question I ask wounded women who seek help to endure belittling or degrading treatment from their man: ‘Why does your husband treat you badly? Answer: because he can.” This is not, in any way, to blame a woman for the abuse, but to develop a new understanding in order to map out a different future.

Rhode asks, “If what he’s doing is working for him, why change? He needs a compelling reason to change and it needs to be more compelling than your unhappiness or private misery with the situation.”
1. Change the status quo
If you happen to be married to a man who doesn’t care if his actions hurt you, so long as he gets what he wants. In such cases, allowing the behavior while complaining about it won’t change anything so long as the husband keeps getting his way. Remember, with such men it’s not your pain that motivates him, it’s his pain. A God-fearing man would be motivated to change simply by understanding that his actions or inactions hurt you. For the narcissist, you have to be willing to create an environment in which the status quo becomes more painful than positive change.

In essence Melody is saying to wives, you might be thinking “How can I get my husband to be more sensitive?” while your husband is thinking, “How can I end this conversation that is causing me pain?” He doesn’t want your pain to stop; he wants his pain to stop. This is because his heart hasn’t been renewed. He is a stranger to agape love. Putting someone else’s needs above his own doesn’t even occur to him because he does not have a sacrificial heart or mindset. Your call for him to sacrifice simply because something he is doing hurts you is like asking a soldier to fire a weapon he doesn’t possess.

If your husband is mired in functional fixedness, any appeal to empathy is futile. He is spiritually incapable of empathy. Again, he will be motivated by his pain, not yours.
1. Seek validation/ worth elsewhere
What can a woman do? Melody (who has specialized in working with women who are married to narcissists) suggests the following: “Women need to quit being bent to their husbands for their worth and validation. She continues, “They need to be helped to know God as their husband, provider and protector, and not to be expecting this from their husbands”.

Simply put, sisters if you happen to find yourself married to a man who is unmoved by your pain, don’t look to him for your validation and worth. He is not your God.
February 14, 2017
Ways to tackle change in behaviour

DEAR Harriet, I am 26 years old. My fiancé and I have been together for some years now. Our marriage is around the corner. Recently, he keeps telling me that I should allow him to rest. I don’t understand his reasons for such statement.

His intimacy with me has also taken a new dimension. Personally, I really don’t know how long this will last. I love him and he has become a part of me and a member of my family because everybody in my family knows and like him a lot.

Please, I need your counsel.

Thanks.

Name withheld, Akwa Ibom State.

Thanks for sharing your problem with us. To be in a relationship with someone, especially if the person is on the same page as you, it is actually a thing of joy.

Therefore, for any relationship to be successful, be it with family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and so on, information is vital and this is a fact when it comes to understanding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with.

Attitude, as we know, is the predisposition or tendency to respond positively or negatively towards certain ideas, objects, persons or situations. It is a powerful tool for positive action, but when used negatively, it reflects in bad actions and behavior, so confrontation by the means of communication is the first step we must bear in mind in dealing with a situation like yours.

Interaction is the heart of every relationship, and for it to be effective, it is very important to note three factors: what to say, how to say it and when to talk. This is why we have a case of someone claiming that his or her action is misinterpreted.

So in order to avoid such scenario, it will be a nice idea to actually discuss with him to find out what the problem is, if there is any reason for him to pass such a statement.

It could be something different from what you think, so the only way you can find out the motive for his change of attitude is by engaging your partner or spouse in a relaxed conversation at the right time.

Avoid assumption if you want to have a successful relationship. What it does is to give you false impression instead. Note, you are no mind reader, so ask questions for proper clarification before jumping into conclusion about the situation.

Moreover, his statement, “let me rest” can connote a lot. Have you considered the fact that he might be going through personal issues? It may not necessary be from you as a person. It could be his job, family, or the whole marriage preparation since it’s just around the corner.

Listen, it might be anything, but the good news is that he is the only one in a better position to let you in on what he is experiencing that makes him feel that he really does not want additional stress at the moment, so learn not to take it to heart rather find a way to let him tell you what is happening to him.

In addition, avoid nagging, but prepare to be considerate by listening attentively to him, bearing in mind that you are in it together. Furthermore, once you have succeeded in clearing the air about his action, then let him understand how his action is affecting you.

To sustain a healthy relationship is ability to always tackle your issues as they come amicably no matter the circumstances. Some people want to get married, but as the time starts approaching, some might start experiencing cool feet for different reasons.

Marriage is a lifetime commitment and a beautiful thing that must not be rushed into. That is why it is important that you must be truthful to yourself by evaluating your relationship critically before taking the bold step. Intimacy in a relationship is another important aspect that must be discussed. However, it mostly advised to keep it on hold, while dating in order to have a good sense of judgment. After all, you are going to get married soon.

Self-discipline is another important factor that helps a marriage to be successful, and it is best practised while dating, so that when eventually you get married, no matter the circumstance, you can handle it. There is more to marriage than you can imagine, so learn to look deeper.

Take care of yourself and each other.

Harriet Ogbobine is a counsellor and a motivational speaker. Send your questions and suggestions to her blog; www.liwh.com.ng, text messages only 08054682598 or bineharriet@gmail.com. You can follow her on twitter: @bineharrietj and instagram: harrietogbobine.

February 11, 2017
The one packing mistake we all make

My friend Eji recently contacted about helping her with her packing. She confesses to being “the worst suitcase packer of all time”. I am not a bad packer myself, but she also admits to being “the worst un-packer”. She confesses, “I will pack for a trip in 30 minutes only to return and leave the suitcase in its exact state for weeks after”. My friend is a busy professional, whose recent promotion means that she is doing more and more travelling, and is in desperate need of an expert to help sort out her packing challenges.

See the packing mistake we are all guilty of, and tips to avoid it.
The major mistake we most often make is aimlessly throwing everything in a suitcase without planning, organization, or any effort whatsoever. Ahead, prepare yourself to do some personal reflecting on your other packing mistakes as you take hold of tested solutions for a disheveled and over packed suitcase.

THE #1 PACKING MISTAKE IS: AIMLESSLY THROWING EVERYTHING INTO A SUITCASE

One big packing mistake that people make is not taking the time to make sense of their suitcases. They grab items that they want to bring on their trips and just fill up their bags with them. Over packing is an issue too (getting into that mindset of Oh, I’ll definitely want to wear this since I’ll be in the Bahamas—when you know very well that that romper never looks good on you and being in the Bahamas won’t change that).

PACKING SOLUTIONS:

Separate items by type.
Separate items by type (clothing together, accessories together, etc.) and either use the pockets or mesh/clear packing bags to separate them. For example, keep the big and bulky clothing in the main pocket and small clothing like socks and underwear in one of the small pockets.
Pack exact outfits.
Do your best to plan out exact outfits and think when you’ll wear what. Keep in mind that versatility is of utmost importance when you pack. Those trousers that you can dress up or down to a variety of places? Pack them!
Store toiletries in clear bags.
Store all toiletries in a clear plastic bag. This way you can see what’s inside and keep everything contained and away from your clothing.

February 5, 2017
What chores do for your kids

Every parent wants their kids to be better than they (the parent)ever were; unfortunately we fail to equip our kids with the right tools to do so. A simple thing most parents did growing up in traditional African households is fast becoming a thing of the past, and that is chores. By this I mean assigning duties or tasks to children on a daily basis. As much as we tend to focus on academics and intellectual growth, we fail to realize the importance of having children helping out as home. It is the most effective way to teach children responsibility, a work ethic, excellence, a spirit of service, empathy and lots more.

Developmental psychologist and writer Richard Mende in his book Raising Can Do Kids says “Parents want their kids spending times on things that can bring them success, but ironically we’ve stopped doing the one thing that is a proven indicator of success and that is doing household chores.” This assertion is proven right in traditional Nigerian homes where you find kids routinely cleaning the house, washing, or even following their parents to the farm or market as the case may be. Have you noticed that oftentimes many people who grew up in the rural areas often tend to do better when they come to the city? The simple reason is that with all the hard work that goes into running a household and providing for the family, children from an early age learn to fend for themselves, and help out at home.

Here are some things making your children to do chores will do for your child;

Assigning children chores from an early age teaches them self-reliance, mastery, and responsibility. A Harvard University study carried out years ago revealed that over 40% of CEOs in the US are first born children. Such children are often saddled with the responsibility of looking out for their younger siblings from an early age.
Doing chores teaches empathy and responsiveness to the needs of others. When children are trained from an early age to ‘help out’ in the home, doing things like taking care of younger siblings, elderly relatives, sick or invalid members of the household they learn sensitivity to the needs of others, an important life skill.
Allowing children avoid doing chores for homework teaches children that achievement and good grades are more important than helping people, which is definitely not so.

How to encourage kids to do chores

Use the proper language- Praise and thank kids for being helpers, and not just helping, as this encourages them to do more.
Create a timetable- Having a time table placed in a prominent place in the house, like the fridge in the kitchen means that it is accessible, and will more likely be used.
Make it a game- Young children love to play, doing things like setting the table, cleaning their rooms, helping with folding and taking in the laundry can be made into a game they will love playing.
Separate pocket money from chores- Don’t make the mistake of ‘paying’ children to do chores around the house. Attaching money to doing their chores makes children see it as payment for work done, thereby turning an act of service to a business transaction.
Make the chores neutral- There are no good or bad chores, all must be embraced with an open mind, and remember that if you hate cleaning the house, the children will pick that up from you, and hate doing it as well.
Pay attention to the type- Chores are the usual things that keep a household running, and teaching children to do their part teach skills like empathy. Bear in mind that they have to be routine tasks that take care of the family like cleaning and dusting the living room, instead of just personal care tasks like cleaning their bedrooms or washing their clothes. Psychologists claim that involving kids in choosing chores encourages more buy in.

February 5, 2017
Leave Fried stuff off the salad plate

Lifestyle Hack for the week

Salads are a healthy addition to every diet, even as dieticians advise that the fruits and vegetables are best eaten raw. However, some salads ingredients (like potatoes) need to be boiled to be edible. Some people choose to add fried ingredients- either as vegetables or garnishes. True, fried vegetables or garnishes add a nice little crunch to salads and are lovely every now and then, especially when you’ve ordered a gourmet salad at the newest restaurant, but that will be defeating the purpose.
Why? For everyday lunches or dinners, a regular addition of fried foods will increase the saturated fat, calories, and, potentially, the inflammatory factor of your salad. To get that crunch in a healthier way, add one to two tablespoons of raw chopped nuts or seeds.
Simply put: Cut out the fried additions, and opt for nuts and seeds, fresh berries, and your own dressing.

February 4, 2017
The Diary of a Noble Self Employed Naija Dame. (13)

I woke up feeling pleased with myself. I had money in my account and I was going to a client’s site. These two things give us Self Employed a buzz. I had to impress this client.So I carefully chose my clothes making sure it was colour coordinated and since it was one of these telecommunication outfits and they have money and pay their staff well. I must dress to kill, anyway so I thought. I arrived at the clients site at 7.30am, briefcase, LV bag, Manolo Blahnik shoes.
To continue my story, the security guys questioned who I was, one look at me and it was obvious to them that I did not work there, I was to know why later. After waiting outside for more than twenty five minutes, I was asked to fill a register for all my gadgets, this was my register entry, Hp Laptop, ipad and iphone. I did not know I had to write the serial number against each of these items. So I had to take the jacket off the phone to access serial number. The security guy spotted my phone as it was the same as his. He asked me rudely why I had filled an iphone, and that I should always tell the truth, he asked me to cross off iphone and write the correct name. I obliged him that was the first humiliation of the day. I heard them laughing when I turned my back to them. From security post do reception took another 10 minutes. I was no longer feeling excited.
After an hour I was eventually given a desk that I would use for the two week assignment. When the staff started arriving, I realised why I looked out of place. Everyone was wearing smart casual and hence I looked like an ‘overdressed turkey’ ready for a Christmas meal. The female employees were ‘small small girls’ o they were speaking’ fone’. They all wore ‘canvas’.
Well sha, I know it as canvas but I hear it is called trainers, Na wa o. I need to tell you about humiliation number two. I was sitting jejely at my desk, nobody greeted me good morning, and then I heard someone ask who I was. Nobody had a clue, they were talking as if I was not sitting in their midst. Then I heard someone from the far end of the room ask why I was wearing a pyjamas, and that her sister had the same colour I had worn. This cannot be true so I quickly got up with my ipad to go to the toilet. I went to the Marks and Spencer’s site and searched for PJ and lo and behold the image of my outfit popped up. Eewo I had wasted the attire. Blahnik shoes on PJ, and the red coordinated trousers. I wanted the toilet floor to swallow me up at moment. But I must return to my desk.
I went back to my seat, apparently they had placed me strategically under the central AC system, the blast started descending on me, I started sneezing, I got some funny looks as if I had come to invest them with germs, then I started shaking, my hands and feet started shrivelling. I was so so cold; it seemed I was in Iceland. I looked around but they all seemed comfortable. I realized in fact butter was not for monkeys. The day dragged on, when I finally stepped out. I appreciated the warm air. I need to be fortified for tomorrow.

February 4, 2017
Coping with academic challenges

DEAR Harriet, I am a mother of three great children, but my worry is the academic performance of my second child. His poor performance in school is really affecting me. I have tried all that I could, but all were to no avail.

Our relationship is not what it used to be because of this. Please, I need your counsel on what to do. Help me!

Mrs. E. U.,

Port Harcourt.

Your state of mind about the happening is expected. Most parents will be worried in such a situation, and if not handled properly, it might affect other aspects of the family.

We must commend you for sharing your situation because in some cases, parents find it hard to open up for help in matters like yours. Your situation deserves a lot of real steps to be taken both from you as a parent in collaboration with the school in order to help your child.

Note this, every child is intelligent, if given the right method of teaching, depending on their levels of understanding, so teach your child first to view failure as success delayed.

Failing an examination or repeating a class can be traumatic. No doubt about that, but you play a pivotal role in helping your child through this crisis. At this point, it will be necessary for us to look at some of the possible reasons why your child may have failed.

Insufficient written practice: This could be a situation where he or she answers everything the night before the test or examination, but on the day can’t really explain what happened at the examination hall. A child might do well in oral test, but might need a lot of practice in written ones.

Next might be faulty teaching methods: Children are different and unique in every aspect, so when it comes to academics, their levels of assimilation and understanding are totally different. On the other hand, many children fail to develop in over populated classrooms where there is less active involvement of teachers.

Then, it might be learning disabilities or challenges: Some children have problems focusing, grasping, memorizing and writing because their minds are wired in a different way. Get a psycho-educational analysis done by a trained specialist to find out the problem and identify weaknesses and strengths.

Expectations: Many children bear the burden of mounting parental expectations and just crumble during testing times.

Distraction is another reason. Studying is harder when there are many distractions around. Television, computer, games and the internet can also be addictive.

In addition, psychological problems are not left out in mentioning some of the likely reasons for a child’s academic performance. Traumatic events like divorce or domestic violence at home can hamper a child’s studies. Perhaps, he is being bullied. Try to find out.

The final possible reason can be health problem. A child needs to be completely fit to use his mental faculties in the best possible way. Migraines, anaemia, vision problems can prevent him or her from doing well in class.

Bearing all these in mind as some of the reasons why the child might be failing his or her exams, then here are some helpful steps that might be of great benefit to assist the child.

The major step involves a parent paying full attention to the child by getting really involved. If possible, be your child’s teacher at home. Create time to study with the child after school in a relaxed atmosphere. Make study interesting and guide your child. Take your findings to his/ her teacher and discuss how both parties can work together for the interest of the child.

Learn to control your temper while teaching such a child. Yelling at the child might plunge him/her in depression and you don’t want that. A reprimand might bring back focus in a negligent child, but will harm a child with learning challenges.

Get a psycho-educational analysis done by a trained specialist to find out the problem and identify weaknesses and strengths. Remember that your relationship with your child at this time will either make or break the child, so it will be a good idea if you stay closer to your child.

Cheer up your child on any little progress or attempt made. Make the child feel that his or her situation does not make him or her less lovable to you. Moreover, make him talk. Ask him if anything is troubling him. Don’t forget as young as they are, children have problems of their own. Discuss with your child and listen to him while he talks.

However, view your child’s failure as a realization that your child needs you. It can help you find something you had overlooked and correct it before it grows worse. Give a pep talk in the process. Encourage him/her to view this as a wake-up call.

Work closely with school, meet his/her teachers to discuss the way forward for your child and become actively involved in your child’s schooling. It might be very challenging, if you have not been doing it, but the final result is worth it.

Also help to control the distractions. For example, you can reduce the time for television to weekends only. Games can be kept to be given when you feel your child deserves it. Try and find out what works for you.

Encourage extra- curricular activities. A new successful activity can actually bring back motivation and focus in your child’s life. If your child decides to participate in school play, it will mean more than just your signed approval slip. You might have to hop out from your car to pick him up after rehearsals.

Your effort will pay dividend because if you support him and he does well, the “can do” attitude is likely going to spill off into his academics. Make your home a happy and supportive one because it helps children a lot.

Finally, acknowledge your child’s progress as you go along. Congratulating the child will help your child develop positive attitude. Failure can be a learning opportunity for both parent and child. Reinforce this idea and help your child overcome obstacles.

Harriet Ogbobine is a counsellor and a motivational speaker. Send your questions and suggestions to her blog; www.liwh.com.ng, text messages only 08054682598 or bineharriet@gmail.com. You can follow her on twitter: @bineharrietj and instagram: harrietogbobine.

February 4, 2017
Dangerous manicures to avoid

Getting a manicure should be an opportunity to pamper yourself as you beautify your digits; unfortunately many ladies fail to realize that they could actually be putting their lives in danger at the manicurist. How? Investigations reveal that quite a number of nail studios pose a health hazard to clients due to their insanitary conditions. Furthermore lovers of acrylic nails need to be wary of a dangerous substance some contain, Methyl Metacrylate; a banned substance in many states in the US. Here are some of the dangers of exposure to MMA.

MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) is an ingredient that was commonly used in early nail enhancements. It was used by orthopedic surgeons during bone replacements surgeries as bone ‘cement or grout’ and it has also been used in flooring products. Unfortunately it was not designed to be in contact with human skin. In the 1970s, the US Food and Drug Administration received a number of injury complaints associated with the use of MMA. As such, the FDA stated that the substance is poisonous. MMA is banned in 30 states.

It is said that MMA can cause cancer, nail infections, respiratory problems, eye, nose and throat irritation, permanent nail deformities and allergic reactions. How? In order for MMA to adhere to the natural nail, the nail has to be buffed and etched, significantly. This procedure thins and weakens the natural nail, and puts it at a higher risk of absorption. While the strength of MMA is effective as an adhesion for bone and teeth in the medical and dental industries, it is not suitable for soft tissue such as the nail plate.

Furthermore, because MMA is an extremely durable, hard substance, if the nail enhancement gets caught on something and breaks, it could tear the entire natural nail off its bed, an experience not a few acrylic nail wearers have been through. MMA liquid also burns the skin when it comes into contact. So when next you have a manicure/pedicure, take the time to confirm that the products used on you don’t contain this ingredient.

February 3, 2017
How to stop puffy eyes

Everyone has suffered from puffy eyes at one time or the other; either because you did not get enough sleep, drank too much alcohol, partied too hard or simply find that yours is hereditary. Here are a few tips to banish puffy eyes or under-eye bags to keep your skin looking young and healthy.
There are three ways to get rid of puffy eyes or under eye bags. Number one, you need to get moisturizer to help your body to de-puff your under eye bugs and get rid of all the toxins that build up there. There are quite a lot of eye creams formulated with ingredients to remove eye bags. Also note, that sometimes your diet can cause a lot of extra fluid to actually collect under your eyes, so if you had a salty meal the night before, you are going to wake up the next morning with more fluid under your eyes, so try to correct your diet a little bit there.

The second thing you can use is a little secret, nothing more than paper tape. So if you did have had that high salt meal and you know you are prone to these bags the next day, put a little paper tape under your eyes when you got to sleep, the night before, and when you wake up in the morning take away the tape, you will not have the same collection of fluid under your eyes. That’s a secret way to minimize the bags.
And the third way to get rid of under eye bags after they appear. Anytime you wake up, and see bags under your eyes, and need a quick fix. You can take a very cold shower to constrict all the blood vessels and de-puff, and also do two sets of jumping jacks for 30 seconds each. That circulation is really going to help rev your body up and help drain away some of that extra fluid that collected there.

February 2, 2017