Press Start and select "Save" to save the game after entering a room with very little life remaining. Then, press Start to return to the menu and select "Exit" to return to the main menu. Select "Load" and reload the just created saved game to resume game play with a full life bar.

Begin a game on level 1. Then, proceed as normal until reaching a place with pits with ground and posts in them. Walk backwards a bit and use your character's tongue to grab the first post. Spin fully around to suddenly disappear into the wall. Note: Never go over the pits with just ground.