Strained or tired eyes know almost everyone. Automatically, we then start to rub the eyes or even to press them slightly. This method is just right – with a little massage we can look at the world again relaxed. Many of us spend a lot of our time in the office – with dry air and often a lot of stress. In addition, we sit for hours in front of the computer, our gaze fixed on the keyboard and the screen. No wonder our eyes are often quite strained.
5 tips for relaxed eyes
- While working at the screen do not forget to blink! Because this keeps the cornea moist and protects the eyes.
- When working at the screen every now and then take a short break. During the breaks, close your eyes and gently massage the eyelids with your fingertips. Then open your eyes wide and circle first in one direction, then the other.
- The so-called palming also has a relaxing effect: Place their shell-shaped curved palms over the closed eyes so that no more light falls in (do not close the nose) and leave it as long as you are comfortable. Try to imagine the color black while doing this – it will intensify the effect. Consciously relax not only the eyes, but also the face and shoulders one after the other.
- At regular intervals, let your gaze wander – the alternation between close and distant vision supports the eye muscles.
- Pay attention to your diet – the lack of certain vitamins can lead to red, inflamed, watery and painful eyes, as well as poor vision at dusk. Vitamin A is the essential substance for healthy eyes; its precursor, called beta-carotene, is found in yellow, red and orange fruits and vegetables. Equally important for the eyes is: vitamin C, which promotes blood circulation and strengthens the vascular walls. This is found in abundance in kiwis, citrus fruits, hot peppers, sea buckthorn and rose hips. Vitamin B2 also counts as an eye vitamin and is found especially in milk, cheese, poultry, liver and wheat germ and wheat bran.
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Massage the area around the eyes
To detoxify the eye area and reduce wrinkles and puffiness, the following massage techniques are suitable. They should all be applied with light pressure:
- To refresh the eye: just lightly stroke the eyelids with your fingers.
- To reduce swelling: Apply pressure with fingertips at points.
- To purify and soften wrinkles: First with the fingertips from the inner eyelid to the outside clockwise rapid tapping movements around the eye. Then apply the same method counterclockwise.
- To relax the eyes: place thumb in the inner corners of the eye above the eyeball. With gentle pressure below the brows, move from the inside to the outside. Repeat several times.
Eye shadows and bags under the eyes
The skin around our eyes is thin and quite sensitive. Dark circles under the eyes and swelling or sagging of the eyelid skin under the eyes do not exactly contribute to our mental well-being. Such bags under the eyes occur more frequently especially due to fatigue or excitement, in the days before and during menstruation and during menopause, but they can also be the result of an internal disease. They are either genetic or due to a sporadic lymphatic congestion in which too much fluid remains in the tissues. In some people, fat deposits also form under the eyes, which then show through with a whitish tint. Purifying measures and special eye care products can be tried to reduce fluid accumulation.
4 Tips to prevent bags under the eyes.
- Don’t sleep too flat and preferably with the window open. Turn off the heating and air conditioning.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Take at least two liters of water or herbal tea daily. This stimulates kidney activity and promotes the breakdown of waste products.
- Professional lymphatic drainage pampers the face and helps to relax the eye area.
- Regularly care for the eye area with eye gel or balm.
Protect your eyes!
Remember to protect your eyes. Some skin needs special attention and intensive care. And you should also protect your eyes from the sun.With sunglasses and the right eye care, you can make everyone beautiful eyes. Recognize eye diseases: These pictures will help!
