q I suffer from insomnia. If I haven’t slept at all, my face is swollen. I’m in my 40s. What do I have to do?
TO I know how hard it is to beat insomnia! But you can combat bloating and even, to some extent, insomnia by supporting your lymphatic and circulatory systems.
An extra pillow at night will keep your head slightly elevated to drain swelling. During the day, drink at least two liters of water and, if you can, take brisk walks.
LPG Endermologie (pictured) is a type of mechanical massage with a handheld device that exerts micropulses and suction to activate the slow flow of lymph and blood.

Inge Van Lotringen (pictured) recommends a 40-minute Vitality-Stress-Sleep (VSS) body treatment
And consider LPG Endermologie. A type of mechanical massage with a device that exerts micropulses and suction to activate slow blood and lymph flow.
The 25-minute Fluid Mobilization Facial, £50, eliminates puffiness and gives an instant glow.
Or a 40-minute Vitality-Stress-Sleep (VSS) body treatment, for £80, has been shown to reduce stress hormone levels in the body and improve sleep – well-functioning lymph will have a noticeable effect on the body systems.
Painless and relaxing, ten fortnightly sessions are recommended, with monthly maintenance treatments, endermologie.com.
- Email your questions to Ingeborg van Lotringen, author of Great Skin, at inge@dailymail.co.uk