Health, Beauty and the Toilet: Letters to Ladies from a Lady Doctor

""Health, Beauty and the Toilet: Letters to Ladies from a Lady Doctor"" is a book written by Anna Bonus Kingsford, a woman doctor, that provides advice and guidance on health, beauty and hygiene for women. The book is a collection of letters that Kingsford wrote to women, addressing topics such as menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, skincare, hair care, and personal hygiene. The book also includes discussions on the importance of exercise, diet, and mental health. Kingsford's approach is holistic and emphasizes the connection between physical health and spiritual well-being. The book was originally published in 1887 and offers a fascinating insight into the attitudes and beliefs surrounding women's health and beauty during the Victorian era.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.