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07 HEALTH

“White spots near the outer rim [of the eyes] can indicate a chronic congestion of the lymphatic system”

DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES

“Dark circles that persist despite regular and restful

sleep may be a result of food intolerances,” Young says.

“Sufferers should remove dairy and wheat from their diet

and see if the circles lighten. Another culprit is alcohol

– even in moderate amounts this can cause darkness

around the eyes. Try to reduce alcohol consumption.”

DARK CIRCLES ON THE EYES

“This indicates a possible deficiency of iron in the blood,”

Robinson says. “Try reducing the amount of stimulating

drinks you have, including fizzy drinks, coffee and tea.”

WHITE SPOTS ON THE EYES

“A series of white spots near the outer rim can indicate

a chronic congestion of the lymphatic system,” Robinson

says. “You should avoid lactose and cow’s milk products.”

SPOTS ON THE CHEEKS

“These can be caused by not cleaning foundation

away properly so the skin becomes congested,” Helen

Ambrosen, co-founder and product inventor of Lush

cosmetics company, says. “This might be from using

a water-based cleanser that doesn’t remove make-up

fully. Use an oil-based cleanser and take a break from

wearing make-up to let the skin breathe.”

SMALL BUMPS UNDER THE SKIN

“You may be using too strong a product on the

skin,” Ambrosen says. “Make sure you’re choosing

the right cleanser. A milder one would be more

suitable if you suffer from this.”

DARK PATCHES

“These can be caused by medication or illness so

be sure to discuss it with your doctor,” Young says.

“Age spots, on the other hand, may be the body’s

way of ridding itself of toxins. Eat more fresh foods,

drink more water and massage a small amount of

castor oil on to existing age spots.”

OILY SKIN

“Oily skin can be caused or worsened by your

diet,” Ambrosen says. “Pay attention to your diet.

As you get older, your skin produces less sebum.

Choose the right cleanser to keep it under control

and use a face mask regularly.”

PUFFY SKIN

“The skin may be trying to protect itself from a beauty

product that’s too strong for it,” Ambrosen says.

“Drink lots of water to help drain the lymph system.”

“Age spots may be the body’s way of ridding itself of toxins. Eat more fresh foods and drink more water”

EYES SKIN

ELSEWHERE ON YOUR HEAD...

SORE THROATS AND ULCERS

If you get these regularly, it could be a sign of

a gum infection. Mouth ulcers can indicate a

suppressed immune system, so rest and eat

well. If it lasts longer than a fortnight, see a GP.

BAD BREATH

;is can indicate liver disease and digestive

disorders, but first check teeth and gums are

in good health and avoid garlic-heavy meals

(chewing parsley can minimise garlic breath).

DRY MOUTH

;is may just mean you’re dehydrated, but if

it’s always dry and you don’t smoke or aren’t

on medication, it could be a sign of diabetes.

YELLOW TEETH

Discoloured teeth can be due to drinking

too much tea and coEee, or smoking. Some

antibiotics can also cause teeth to yellow.

DULL, BRITTLE HAIR

Treated locks may just need TLC, but brittle

hair can mean you’re low in protein. A diet

rich in iron and essential fatty acids will also

help keep it strong. Limp or rapidly thinning

hair can indicate thyroid issues, so see a GP.

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