Mary Rose Quigg - Mary Roses 1001 Health & Beauty Hints

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Text 2003 Mary Rose Quigg
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Cover Drawing 2003 Brenda Quigg

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ISBN 1-84406-040-3
Print ISBN: 9781844060405
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PUBLISHERS NOTE

The publisher and author do not take any responsibilityfor implementation of any recommendations, ideasand techniques in this book. Any use to which the recommendations, ideas and techniques areput is at the readers sole discretion and risk.

I would like to dedicate this book to my family for all the encouragement they give me. A special word of thanks to my friend Martina for her assistance with the research and to Mena for promoting my books.

To insure good health: Eat lightly, breathe deeply,
live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness,
and maintain an interest in life.

WILLIAM LONDEN

This collection of hints is an invaluable guide to modern health and beauty care. Many of the hints are the product of tradition passed from one generation to another.

Natural products, available at local stores or found in your kitchen are used in many of the potions and beauty aids.

The hints cover advice on care of the body from head to toe, beauty treatments, habit control, guidelines for diet and fitness, a common sense approach to first aid and using medicines and a glossary of beauty terms.

Ive enjoyed compiling this practical, informative book and I hope you find something of interest for you in it, to improve the quality of your daily life. The poems and proverbs are entertaining if not thought provoking.

Mary Rose

A MEDICINAL DRINK
Take a cup of caring,
And two large spoonfuls of kindness.
Mix well with a dash of sympathy,
Blended with a little firmness.
Add a splash of humour and gaiety,
Together with plenty of patience.
Dose the patient frequently and
add a cuddle if necessary to
aid a speedy recovery.

A CHIEVEMENT
BELIEVE while others are doubting.
PLAN while others are playing.
STUDY while others are sleeping.
DECIDE while others are delaying.
PREPARE while others are daydreaming.
BEGIN while others are procrastinating.
WORK while others are wishing.
SAVE while others are wasting.
LISTEN while others are talking.
SMILE while others are frowning.
COMMEND while others are criticising.
PERSIST while others are quitting.
William Arthur Ward

F ACTS ABOUT H AIR

Physiologically the hair is dead, only the root is growing, but it can be a barometer of your general state of health.

All hairs on the body are produced from small nodules (papilla) at the base of follicles (small indentations) in the skin, which are connected to a blood supply.

In the scalp, the size of the follicle dictates the thickness of the hair while its shape determines whether the hair is straight, wavy or curly.

Hair mainly comprises of a protein called keratin. It has a life span of between a few months to several years, before falling out, depending on diet and treatment of the hair.

Follicles rest for up to six months before producing a new hair. There are 100,000 - 150,000 hair follicles on the head.

Daily between 50 and 150 hairs are lost. Hair grows at the rate of about a in(1cm) per month, a little faster in warm weather.

The maximum length of hair is normally 3ft(90cm) but there are exceptions to this with one recorded case of hair growing to 10ft(3m) long.

Eyelashes are the only hairs on the body that do not turn grey with age. There are around 200 lashes on each eye.

Dry hair, can either be because your glands are under-active, or youve damaged your hair with chemical treatments, heated appliances, harsh handling or over exposure to the sun. Often curly hair is dry as the natural oil tends to stay at the root instead of working its way down the hair length.

Greasy hair is probably fine too. Fine hair is more likely to be greasy because there is less hair to soak up the sebum. Hormonal imbalances speed up oil production, as can poor diet, stress, over handling and even cold weather.

Normal hair, this may be down to a healthy diet or just sensible hair care.

Combination hair is greasy at the roots and dry at the ends. The longer your hair is, the more it becomes dry and brittle due to harsh treatment, while the roots stay greasy.

A biotin rich drink of bananas blended with honey, yoghurt and low-fat milk can help regenerate hair follicles, but does not cure any underlying conditions, or stress-related hair loss.

H EALTHY H AIR

How your hair looks, affects how you feel. Lustrous hair doubles self-esteem.

The developing hair in the follicle gets nourishment from food eaten so a good diet is essential for healthy hair.

Dry hair has split ends, is of rough texture and can be frizzy. Over use of hairdryers, heated gadgets, bleaching and UV rays all leech moisture from the hair shaft exposing the central core to the elements. Blocked hair follicles that prevent the natural oils moisturising the hair shaft, can also be a cause of dry hair.

Minimise the use of heated gadgets, do not use the hottest setting and stop when the hair is still slightly damp. Avoid styling products containing isopropyl or ethyl. Gently brush the hair from root to tip to help distribute the oil in the hair. Use conditioning treatments.

Apply hair conditioner before soaking in the bath, the heat helps the conditioner absorb into the hair follicles.

When using wax, gel or serum, less is more. Only apply a small amount of chosen product to the back of the head. Applying too much to the front will make the hair look greasy.

Serum is best for creating a smooth glossy finish while wax is used to define and separate the hair. Do not use wax on long thick hair or it will make it look greasy and tangled.

Hair suffers from a lot of wear and tear resulting in split ends. Many products claim to repair split ends but the best remedy is a regular trim by a reputable stylist.

To have healthy hair the scalp must be firm and supple. Poor circulation to the scalp is the cause of many hair problems. Good blood flow and lymphatic circulation to and from the scalp prevents toxic build-up.

Massaging the scalp will help circulation and give nourishment to the hair follicles.