Health, Beauty and the Toilet

""Health, Beauty and the Toilet: Letters to Ladies from a Lady Doctor"" is a book written by Anna Bonus Kingsford. It is a comprehensive guide to women's health and hygiene in the Victorian era. The book is divided into three sections, with the first section covering health and hygiene, the second section covering beauty, and the third section covering the toilet. In the first section, Kingsford provides advice on various health issues, such as diet, exercise, and menstruation. She also discusses the importance of cleanliness and personal hygiene, and provides tips on how to maintain good health. The second section focuses on beauty, and Kingsford provides advice on how to enhance one's appearance through natural means. She discusses the importance of a healthy diet, exercise, and rest, and provides tips on skincare, haircare, and makeup. The third section is dedicated to the toilet, and Kingsford provides advice on proper bathroom etiquette, as well as tips on how to maintain a clean and healthy bathroom. She also discusses the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene, and provides tips on how to prevent the spread of disease. Overall, ""Health, Beauty and the Toilet"" is a fascinating insight into the attitudes towards women's health and hygiene in the Victorian era, and provides valuable advice that is still relevant today.1886. The Letters to Ladies originally appeared in the columns of The Lady's Pictorial. The topics covered included: On Obesity; On Leanness; On Clothing; On the Complexion; On Superfluous Hairs, Moles and Warts; On the Hair; On the Hands and Arms; On the Figure; On the Teeth; On Perfumes; On Baby; On the Culture of Beauty, Grace and Health in Youth; On the Hygiene and Cuisine of the Sickroom; and On Climate. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.