FilmIndia (1948)

Sleeping Beauty By Leila Danbury \ good night s sleep is the best idamental beautifier for any worn; but many a woman lies awake an airless rumpled bed. doing ne wide-awake worrying about a .contented boss, a bitter argument :h her husband, or the children's ital bills. And when morning mes she drags herself out of bed. avv-lidded and frazzled, looking ything but the "Sleeping Beauty" the fairy tale. Apart from physical illness, insolia is. caused mostly by mental and lotional anxieties. Fear, frustrate anger and disappointment take :ir toll in sleepless nights: and hough even a pleasurable stimunt such as a party, a discussion, a m or a book can produce a rests state of wakefulness in some ople. this is likely to occur far s than insomnia caused by anfety. There is no point in tossing and rning. fearful thoughts running rough your mind till they grow to come horrific: just staying in bed eeing the night through."" Psychogists say the best way to combat ar or anxiety is to think construcely — to think forward. So. if you e a victim, think to yourself : "Is is problem mine to solve? Can I ) anything about it non? If the answer i "yes"", take action. If the answer is "no"", then relax. IT CAN BE DONE Naturally, this is easier said than done — but the important point is that it can be done. If you are a chronic sufferer from insomnia you will probably continue to be one until you consult a competent psvchiatrist. This article — or any short newspaper article — can be of little help to you. Rut if you suffer sleepless nights only occasionally, you can help yourself. W hatever the reason for sleeplessness, one must develop the ability to relax physically. Flop on the bed. completely limp, and close vour eyes. Let your jaw sag. stretch your neck, move your arms and shoulders about, then let them drop as thev will. Relax and continue this procedure right down your body just sag and relax Try and cut down on all stimulating activities about an hour before bedtime. Sewing, knitting, reading a not-too-exciting book, face-creaming, manicuring or hair-brushing all fall into the category of sleepgetters. A twenty-minute bath at body temperature which completely relaxes your muscles is also a wonderful sleep inducer too. Avoid eating just before bed-time. The evening meal should be eaten about three or four hours before re tiring, although warm milk or broth and a biscuit will stave off night starvation ( which makes the stomach contract and sometimes awakes vou). Onlv very strong stomachs can cope with bread and cheese last thing at night, and it really isn't good for even a strong stomach at that time. Most women are sensitive to their environment and will benefit from tasteful sleeping quarters. Anything that suggests serenity and coolness in the summer: or warmth and coziness in the winter will help to improve the conditions under which you turn in for the ni«ht. k L air Beautiful hair may be hereditary, but far more often it depends on Kesavardhini and some care, from the nursery days, continued right through life. Lay the foundation of hair health in childhood with Kesavardhini; and let your children escape premature greyness and baldness Just as beautiful biceps could be developed out of puny arms, trom the sparsest and most unpromising heads splendid suites of hair could be grown and cultivated with Kesavardhini. Why envy other children, when your child can grow and have beautiful hair now '1 Don't punish your child's hair, but give her ipm. Shivraj and Itharai Hliu*lian appear to be facing some grave incident in T. K. Sereen (".lassies' maiden produetion. "Batohi". TODAY AND EVERY DAY! PRESERVES, GROWS AND BEAUTIFIES HAIR Kesavardhini ... ... ... As. 14 Kesavardhini Shampoo ... ... As. 14 Postage and packing extra. From most dealers or direct from SOUTH INDIA CHEMICALS COIMBATORE. 33