Health hints

Tu Tangata, Issue 26, 1 October 1985, Page 56

Health hints

by Mandy Tamati

1. Think beautiful thoughts: A shot of meditation before bed can be wonderfully tranquilizing. Stroke the tiny lines out of your forehead while doing it, push all hateful or agitating thoughts out of consciousness. 2. How much sleep?: Eight hours is average but some girls thrive on a mere six, while others need nine or more. Experiment with bedtime hours. Find optimum sleep quota for your needs. 3. Splash! Soap and water is still the best way to clean you face and get every speck of makeup 0ff....

Anti perspirant at night?: Yes, it’s more effective than if you used it in the morning right after showering. If you bath in the evening wait a while before applying to get the maximum protection. 5. Do-it-yourself crimp: A new you for tomorrow? Yes, if you sleep with your hair in tiny plaits, in the morning, brush it out voila! super crimped coiffure! 6. Stretch out kinks: Strenous exercise shouldn’t be done at bedtime (too stimulating) but easy stretch and bend routines to smooth out muscles and lumber spines will relax you.

7. Booties in bed!: Want sweet soft tootsies and satiny smooth hands? Lather on creams, use lots: Don white cotton gloves and booties, best to do this when sleeping alone. 8. Overnight smoothers: You may not need rich night creams but even young or oily skin can benefit from creaming these crucial areas: eyes, lips and throat. 9. Eyelash therapy: Want longer, stronger, thicker, silkier lashes. Try brushing them with castor oil, French women believe in it. 10. Flat on your back: That's the best sleeping position good for the spine. Helps keep face and neck wrinkles at bay too. Use small flatish pillow.