Do Yon know.

Otago Witness, Issue 2762, 20 February 1907, Page 65

Do Yon know.

That camphor should never be used in , tooth powder? It makes the teeth white I for the time, but it renders the enamel ! brittle, so that the teeth decay more j readily. The best tooth powder" in thflj world is simple precipitated chalk, bej cause this neutralises the acid secretions of i the mouth, which tend to make the teethdecay. If the chalk be kept in a wide mouthed, glass-stoppered bottle, it can be pleasantly perfumed by poring upon it a' little eau-de-Cologne or lavender water. That bedrooms are much more hygienic if they have no carpets, but only rugs, which can be easily carried out, shaken, and brought back fresh and clean. That sufferers from constipation should never drink tea, becauss it is an astringent. That oatmeal water is an excellent' drink for people who are troubled with constipation. It is made as follows, and can be drunk hot, warm, or cold — Be« cipe : Pour half a pint of boiling water on to a Large teaspoonful of oatmeal, stirring as you do so. Add a pinch of salt, let ;t; t stand by the fire for an hour, giving it a' etir occasionally, then strain. Sugar and a squeeze of lemon or orange juice, or a piece of the peel of either, may be added instead if salt, if preferred.