How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles
Dr. Eric Berg DC
5 min, 40 sec
The video explains the common causes of puffy eyes and dark circles, particularly focusing on the role of hyperinsulinemia and dietary choices.
Summary
- The most common cause of puffy eyes and dark circles is hyperinsulinemia, a result of insulin resistance.
- Damaged kidneys and parasites are less common causes of puffiness around the eyes.
- High insulin levels can cause fluid retention and hyperpigmentation, leading to puffy eyes and dark skin folds.
- Reducing carbohydrate intake, eliminating snacking, practicing intermittent fasting, and increasing potassium intake can help reverse these symptoms.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
The speaker dismisses common misconceptions about the causes of puffy eyes and dark circles.
- Fatigue, stress, hypothyroid conditions, and allergies are often incorrectly cited as causes.
- Kidney issues and parasites are mentioned as less common causes.
Chapter 3
Hyperinsulinemia is explained as the primary cause of puffy eyes and dark circles.
- Hyperinsulinemia, stemming from insulin resistance, is common in pre-diabetics and the general population.
- High insulin levels lead to fluid retention, pigmentation issues, and visible signs like puffy eyes.
Chapter 4
The role of diet, particularly carbohydrate intake, in causing puffy eyes and dark circles is detailed.
- Carbohydrates trigger high insulin levels, leading to fluid retention.
- Insulin resistance causes the body to retain sodium and become deficient in potassium.
Chapter 5
The video provides a four-step solution to reduce puffy eyes and dark circles.
- Eliminate carbohydrates and snacking to reduce insulin spikes.
- Practice intermittent fasting in combination with a low-carb diet.
- Increase potassium intake through specific foods like avocados, not bananas or potatoes.
- Improvement can be observed within two to four weeks of these lifestyle changes.
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