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 If the skin is irritated apply Dr. Buckley's skin cream, of which the following is the formula:

If the skin irritation is very great add five grains of carbolic acid and ten grains of menthol to the above. Apply after bathing in cold weather, especially when using hard water.

Rub the scalp with the finger tips dipped in cold water twice a day.

38. Take a short cold bath every morning on rising. This is an excellent tonic. Or take a cool air bath morning and night, rubbing the skin with a dry towel.

39. The hands, nose, and scalp also require sanitary attention. For the hands, use a good soap and rinse well with soft water. If rough, apply skin cream (see above).

40. most naturally soon after each meal. Many persons move the bowels soon after rising. Train the bowels by trying to move them on rising and after meals.

41. Putrid, foul-smelling stools are an indication of intestinal autointoxication, and are due to an