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February 18, 1983
Spelman Spotlight
Page 7
Jogging For Health
by Sharon Y. Jones
Running or jogging. This is no
fad; it has become an indispen
sable way of life to millions of
Americans. The reasons for run
ning’s popularity are probably
due to tis numerous physical and
psychological benefits. James F.
Fixx, author of the best selling
book "The Complete Book of
Running,” describes the benefits
of jogging like this: “Of course
runners feel better, become
thinner, probably live longer,
have a better sex life, and drink
and smoke less than their seden
tary companions, but they are
also likely to acquire a "high”
from running, increase their self
esteem, be better able to cope
with pressure and tension, feel
surges of joy, discover that that
apparently insoluble problems
dissolve, and even achieve,
however temporarily, a state of
serenity that carries over into
their daily lives.”
If you think jogging is for you,
get a group of your friends
together and head for the Vita
Parcours. What is a Vita Parcour
you say? The Vita Parcours,
which means "life trails,” is the
one mile jogging path that takes
its followers all around
Spelman’s campus.
Jogging, whether it is a couple
of times a week or every day, is a
terrific way to lose weight — if
you decrease your food intake. If
you are a beginning jogger
follow these tips:
1. Check with your doctor
before you begin.
2. Do warm up exercises
beforehand.
3. Begin slowly.
4. Do not overdo it.
5. Jog regularly.
6. Follow the Vita Parcours!
Photo by Melvin Jones
The Hands Have It
Daily, your face greets the
world, reflecting your mood,
temperment or disposition. It is
the mirror to your soul — your
face. Because it is the most
sensitive and exposed part of
your body it is susceptible to
much damage, as the result of
harsh weather or an unusual
amount of stress and strain. A
daily skin care regimen is of the
utmost importance to insure that
you are putting your best face
forward.
Three basic steps necessary for
healthy skin are: cleaning,
clarifying, and moisturizing. Ac
cording to Essence magazine
beauty experts there are no
preferred products used in
cleaning ones face. They note
however, that normal to oily skin
by Nancy Bowman
reacts well to soap while dry skin
responds best to cleansing
creams. An important reminder
for those with sensitive skin is to
stay away from products with
fragrances, dyes or abrasives.
Immediately following the
cleaning is the clarifying step. A
residue buildup and enlarged
pores, which have resulted due
to the cleaning, are corrected
with skin toner for normal,
freshener for dry, and an
astringent for oily skin.
To help achieve that soft and
supple look,a moisturizing stepis
next. A moisturizer, which is a
blend of oils and water, acts as a
shield keeping out dirt and
grime and retaining one’s
natural moisture.
This three step skin regimen
should be followed twice daily,
in the morning and at night to
give your skin that healthy glow
that will set the world on fire.
Also necessary in skin care is a
periodic deep cleaning. Offered
in department and drug stores
are an array of moderately priced
products. A very economical one
to try is as follows: In a small cup
place three tablespoons of
oatmeal and add water until it
acquires a sticky paste, texture.
Next apply to a clean face and let
dry. Remove by rubbing finger
tips over face in a rapid motion.
Follow up the deep cleaning
with a clarifier and a moisturizer.
For a few minutes every day,
slow your speedy pace and
cleanse properly to get your face
glowing and radiating!
by Nancy Bowman
Like the face, one's hands are
vehicles for personal expression.
Our gestures whether conscious
or unconscious transmit message
of aggression, seduction or
frustration to those around us.
According to behavior therapist
Debora Phillips, well manicured
and polished nails indicate that
you are taking care of yourself,
while poorly cared for hands
with bitten nails send off a
different message. For this
reason this eightstep manicure is
a necessity for loving and in
dulging yourself.
1. REMOVE ALL OLD POLISH
with a cotton ball and polish
remover.
2. FILE your nails from the end
of the nail (not the end of finger)
towards the center of the nail.
3. MOISTURIZE your hands
with a lotion working it into nails
and cuticles as well.
4. SOAK FINGER TIPS in a
soapy lukewarm solution.
5. CLIP DEAD SKIN AND
HANGNAILS.
6. PUSH BACK CUTICLES with
the end of a pumice stone
dipped in hand lotion and mov
ing in an erasing motion.
7. CLEAN NAILS with a
toothbrush dipped in the soapy
solution. Towel dry.
8. POLISH NAILS with one coat
of base coat, if desired two coats
of color polish then a top coat.
Let nails dry for 30 minutes.
A tip for speeding up the
drying process is to run nails
under cold water for a few
seconds.
This manicure should be done
weekly, to ensure that whether
you are sealing an agreement
with a firm handshake, holding
your boyfriend’s hand, or waving
your hand in excitement, you are
always putting your best hand
forward!
The Jogging Trail: Vita Parcours
Putting Your Best Face Forward
Photo by Melvin Jones