Tuesday, July 24, 2012

101 celebrity life secrets: Health for happiness


62 Deep cleanse
Actress Megan Fox drinks a mixture of water and raw apple cider vinegar.
“It cleans out your system entirely,” Megan says. “For women who retain water from your menstrual cycle, it ­gets rid of it really fast.”

63Go green
“Drink green tea. Do it instead of snacking!” shapely Gwyneth Paltrow advises. Gwynnie kicks off every day with a cup.

64Don’t burn the candle
“When I’m working hard, ­I don’t party. I just go to bed,” Helen Mirren admits. “I try to sleep as much as possible. It gets even more important as you get older.”

65Get your moles checked
Melanoma runs in Desperate Housewives’ star Marcia Cross’s family. “I understand the importance of skin cancer detection and protection,” she says.
“I take extra care to protect myself with a large hat, sunglasses, daily UV protection and annual screening.”

66Check your breasts monthly
“Even if you’re in your 20s and eat right and exercise, you’re still at risk of breast cancer,” says ­Kelly Clarkson.

67Have regular smears
TV presenter Christine Bleakley once received an abnormal smear result but further tests came back negative.
“I go for regular smear tests,” she says. “I’m a ‘bury my head in the sand’ girl but I’m now better about dealing with health issues.”

68Keep hydrated
Jennifer Aniston’s number one health tip is: “Water, water, water! I drink three litres each day.”

69Grow your own
Nicole Kidman grows organic food in her garden. “We just planted our vegetables for the summer and all we have at the moment is lettuce,” she says.
“I’m hoping the sweetcorn will be beautiful because I love eating corn out of the garden.”

70Quit smoking
Knocked Up star Katherine Heigl recently ditched the habit to set ­an example for her daughter Naleigh. “Now I use an electronic cigarette. It’s ridiculous, but it’s helping me not to smoke real ones,” Heigl admits. “Smoking sucks!”

71Get to know your family history
Lupus – an autoimmune disease – runs in Lady Gaga’s family, so the singer sensibly got herself tested. “I was borderline positive,” says Gaga. “Lupus is in my family so I have to take care of myself.”

72 A problem shared
Mental health problems are nothing to be ashamed of and it can help to talk. Megan Fox has spoken out about suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, and can’t deal with dirt. “This is a sickness – I have an illness,” she says.

73Create some me-time
“We’re so busy taking care of partners and kids that it can all get on top of us,” says TV presenter Lorraine Kelly. “It’s important to take care of you.”

74Smile, smile, smile
Elle Macpherson says: “I want to be around for a long time. This means getting lots of sleep, eating properly and laughing a lot.”

75Be pale and proud
“I’ve realised it’s not just a tan, it’s life or death,” says Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts. “It’s that serious.”

76Know when to ask for help
Christina Ricci admits she’s suffered from depression and an eating disorder, but therapy has helped get both under control. “Sometimes people need to seek help,” says Christina. “I’ve discovered you can choose happiness.”

77 Munch on multivitamins
Kelly Osbourne uses supplements to ensure she's getting the nutrients she needs. She was snapped with a Wellness Pack, which contains a 30-day supply of vitamins.

78 Make every day a D-day
Rachel Stevens regularly takes vitamin D supplements because: "We simply don't get enough sunshine in this country!"Vitamin D forms under the skin in reaction to sunlight and helps to keep bones and teeth nice and healthy.

79 B-clever
"I can't live without my vitamin B," says Penelope Cruz, who takes vitamin B supplements to control sweet cravings and improve her mood.

80 Count to three
Model and radio DJ Lisa Snowdon takes an omega-3 supplement, which is good for the heart and is also thought to help mop up free radicals that can cause wrinkles.

81 Prenatal power
What's the key to Gwyneth Paltrow's luscious locks? "It's vitamins," Gwyneth says. "Take New Chapter Organics Perfect Prenatal." £23.39, from health stores
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82 Don't overdo it
"Choose to wear make-up on your eyes or lips - not both," says Cat Deeley.

83 Keep it all natural
"One thing I've learned is less is more with make-up," says Beyonce.

84 Don't neglect eyebrows
"It's an inexpensive trick but always pluck and shape your eyebrows. They really frame your face," says Alesha Dixon.

85 Raid the kitchen cupboard
Julia Roberts says she soaks her nails in olive oil to keep them healthy while moisturising the skin on her fingers at the same time.

86 Always carry blotting papers
"I blot one last time before I get out of the car," says model Heidi Klum. "Otherwise there's no way I'd be looking good an hour later."

87 Mix up your own base
"When it comes to make-up, blend and mix colours to find a favourite," Ugly Betty's Vanessa Williams says.

88 Try a miracle product
Celebrities such as Cheryl Cole, actress Penelope Cruz and OC star Rachel Bilson all swear by miracle-worker Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £25 from Boots.

89 Use base on your lips
"Dab a little foundation over your lips to tone down the redness," advises Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere.

90 The perfect red pout
"To make my red lips last I apply a matt dry base and something creamy and moist on top," says singer Gwen Stefani.

91 Cheat a natural glow
"To make my lips look naturally pink, I put on red lipstick then wipe it off and apply clear gloss," Halle Berry recommends.

92 Get lippy with liner
"If you plan to be out all night, bring a lip pencil with you to reshape and colour in your lips, then throw a gloss on top," advises Scarlett Johansson.

93 Pamper pouts
Scarlett Johansson also carries a tin of Vaseline Lip Therapy (£1.32 from Boots) to keep lips smooth.

94 Lash out
"Take a hairdryer to your eyelash curler before using them to make them curl better," says Isla Fisher.

95 Create the perfect cat eye
"Have a steady hand when using eyeliner," Christina Aguilera says.

96 Set your make-up
"After adding foundation and blush, dust with powder, mist with rose water spray, then lay a Kleenex over your face for a few seconds," says Liv Tyler.
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97 Scrub for less
"I don't spend money on fancy exfoliators," says model and presenter Kelly Brook. "Instead, I use cheap exfoliating gloves and scrub along with some normal shower gel. I don't do anything more than that."

98 Zap out pesky zits
Cheryl Cole swears that Sudocrem (£2.80 from Boots) - a product which is designed to heal nappy rash - is the best thing for drying up and drawing out spots. "It really works!" she says, which explains why she always looks so flawless.

99 Soothe puffy skin
"It sounds old-fashioned," says Kate Hudson. "But my mum, Goldie Hawn, told me this one years ago and it really works. "Take a bowl, fill it up with ice and then wash your face with it. You'll find that poof - the puff is soon gone."

100 Try out a cult classic cream
Kylie Minogue has revealed the secret to her youthful looks - Pond's Cold Cream. Try Pond's Triple Action Moisturiser from Boots, £4.07. "It really has changed my skin," she gushes. "My mum swears by it."

101 Have a bedtime routine
"Make sure you always remove your make-up before going to bed and try using witch hazel as a toner," advises actress Keira Knightley.

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