Contrary to popular opinion, dark circles under the eyes doesn't always mean you're not getting enough sleep. They might point to a more serious problem.

Dark circles and horizontal creases on the lower lid often indicate food allergies that can affect behaviour in both adults and children.

Try eliminating dairy products and refined sugars from your diet and see if the circles disappear over a three week period.

Quick and easy massage to revive tired-looking eyes...

Reduce puffiness under your eyes. Massage gently around the eye area to promote fluid drainage and oxygenate cells.

Tap lightly around the eye socket and brow bone with your index finger. Do this 10-20 times a day for each eye.

Make your eyes bright and beautiful with these 6 beauty experts' tricks of the trade...

1. Soothe tired eyes quickly by applying raw peeled potato to them.

2. Cucumber juice contains high levels of moisture-retaining potassium to prevent water evaporation from your skin. Place a slice on each eye for a few minutes while you soak in the bath every night.

3. Apply cotton wool pads soaked in witch hazel or chilled milk. Milk reduces inflammation, and is a great, non-irritating moisturiser.

4. Apply cold teabags. Avoid herbal teabags as they don't usually contain all-important tannic acid. Ordinary tea bags are better.

5. Refresh tired eyes instantly. Cover them with your hands for two minutes, and look into the dark.

6. Freshen up puffy eyes. Run a spoon under cold running water, and then apply to each eye.
 

Here’s to your happiness and wellbeing,

Pascale Barrow
Managing Editor of Personal & Finance Confidential

PS. Asthma, weight gain, fatigue and irritability are just some of the symptoms associated with allergies. If you have dark circles under your eyes or suffer from any of these symptoms, let Dr Wright help you identify your allergies and eliminate them...