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2 likes Kapha's stability, generosity, and loving nature is visible in their facial expressions, and especially their eyes. Large eyes also imply fatty deposits behind the eyes. 7 likes Eyes reflect the speed of thought. To pacify Vata, keep the eyes still. Internally, bring your attention to the front of the eyes, the back, and to the muscles in the sockets. Identify where the eye tension arises from. The darker the eye, the deeper... 37 likes Shadows under the eyes imply Vata type ama in the colon or gall bladder stagnation. 52 likes The skin around your eye area is the thinnest and most fragile skin found on the entire body. As you age, the lids under the eye may swell with fluids or fats. Muscles and ligaments responsible for holding those fats in place may become lax. Since the...  (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 28 likesDry eyes can be a sign of dehydration or irritation. Sours taste generally flushes the eyes and skin (for example: lime). 23 likes Eye twitching generally comes from toxicity or imbalance in electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium, or taurine. 12 likes The eyes generally sting one hour after a meal, during the sour phase of digestion. In this phase, acid production in the stomach cause an 'alkaline tide' in the blood. Stinging eyes are a sign of these changes in blood chemistry. The eyes may also... 17 likes The eyes may be bloodshot from a lack of sleep (Vata), irritation from contact lenses or debris (Vata), allergies (Pitta), a heat condition and even blood stagnation. Cucumbers on the eyes, cleansing the blood, and soothing the liver may help. 49 likes Blurry vision may happens when the iris is dilated due to blood toxicity, or when the muscles that regulate the lens are weakened due to strain, starting a computer screen, etc. 8 likes A gray sclera indicates Vata type ama, which can come from constipation, gas, or bloating. 5 likes A dilated pupil is often a sign of toxicity or drug use. When pupils are dilated, blood vessels may be dilated as well. 24 likes Sensitivity to bright lights, especially at night, indicates a Pitta disorder in the liver with Pitta toxins. These toxins tend to dilate blood vessels and the pupil of the eye. Could also be a deficiency in Riboflavin. 13 likes Sleep in the eye is a sign of sweet, thick, rich Kapha blood. When the blood plasma is thick and rich, it tends to coagulate in the eyes. 
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