The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Proper Breathing.

NAdh sal CL-IL lS important to breathe through the nose, not through the mouth. The habit of breathing through the mouth 1nterferes with general nutrition affects the pharynx and larynx, and produces catarrhal inflammation anaemia, dyspep- sia and other disorders. By inhaline through the nostrils the air is filtered and motstened and prepared for the lungs An abundance of pure, fresh air Is neces- sary to health and beauty; it a.Wakens the eoul quickens the pulse and sharpens the appetite. Fill the lungs with 1t. draw full, long, deep, hearty inhalation and allow it to exhale slowly and gradually # L. D. Mt Is impossible to prescribe diet for all, but every woman should know from experience the things which zagree with her. and should never eat what dlsagrees repeatedly. The digestive organs have an extraordinary influence upon the whole system and they must perform their functions or there can be neither health or beauty.
 Laura R.-To remove odors of perspira- tion get few cents worth of formalin at the druggists and put a teaspoonful in pint of water. Keep in a bottle. corked, on the washstand and apply to af- 1ected parts once day and all odors will be removed It can also be used to dampen shields. When the arms are rubbed the motion should never be up and down, but always from wrist to elbow and on up. A rounding motion may be employed in the case of thin arms but the downward rub must never be toler- ated.
 L. A.-To remove a double chin press the chin firmly downward, throwing the chin firmly downward, throwing the head backward at the same time. Bathe in hot salt water at night and massage firmly downward and backward, nassagihg with cold cream. In the morning bathe in cold salt water and rub with alcohol
 Anh ,fe. duce the size of the hips and waist is to bend slowly at the waist line, arms hang ing until the tips of the fingers. touch. the floor Then, after straightening the body again, place the hands upon the chest throw them up to a Perpendicular and outward on a straight line with the shoulders, keeping the legs stiff is excel lent for the back.
 Flesh on any part of the body may be reduced by proper massage, Anoint with cocoa butter or any other good massage agent, so that the flesh will not he bruised, then, by picking up the flesh in tiny folds and rolling between thumb and first finger, you will be able to dis solve the tiny fat cells. Follow with cold water baths to avoid a habby condi- tion that otherwise might result from the massage.
 Dorothy-The following is good lotion. which should be shaken and then sponged on the affected parts: Carbonate of mag nesa. 1 dram; sine oxide. dram; rose water, ounces. Soften the skin by wash ing in hot water. Then press out with the fingers each blackhead. Never use the finger nails in this operation, as they may cause injury to the slxin Protect the tips of the fingers with layers of soft, clean, linen rags. Afterward apply a good cold cream.
 Beth-Cleanse the skin of face and neck with complexion brush and pure warm water, to remove all dust and foreign matter from the skin and open the pores Then apply melorose cream which should be gently rubbed in with a light mas sage of 10 to 15 minutes duration for each part. A good cold cream should be rubbed in to keep the hands soft and it will also improve the condition and belp fatten them. Hairs can be faded bv the use of peroxide of hydrogen or remov- ed by using aromatic spirits of ammonia ass strong as 1t can be made without irritating the skin.
 Alice A. RIA good shampoo for vour hair is that in which six or seven eggs ara used with plenty of hot water. Rub two eggs all through the hair, wash with bot water and rinse well; then apply several more eggs, stirring to foam When rnsing a bath spray is excellent. and if is next to impossible to rinse the hail. thoroughly unless running water is used If you want combination egg and soan shampoo, here 1t IS: One ounce of DOW