prunes, wash
well. Remove the stones from the prunes and if very dry soak for an
hour. Then put both fruits through the meat chopper, adding two ounces
of finely powdered senna leaves. Stir into this mixture two
tablespoons of molasses to bind it together, the result being a thick
paste. Begin by eating at bedtime an amount equal to the size of an
egg, and increase or decrease as may be necessary. Keep the paste
tightly covered in a glass jar in a cool place. If the senna is
distasteful a smaller quantity may be used at first.

CARE OF THE BREASTS

The breasts are usually neglected during the months of pregnancy, and
as a result complications occur after the baby comes which cause no
end of discomfort to the mother. If, during the pregnancy, the breasts
are washed daily with liquid soap and cold water, and rubbed
increasingly until all sensitiveness has disappeared, they may be
toughened to the extent that no pain whatsoever is experienced by the
mother when the babe begins to nurse. During the last month of
pregnancy a solution of tannin upon a piece of cotton may be applied
after the usual vigorous bathing. If the nipples are retracted they
should be massaged until visible results are attained.

THE MENTAL STATE

Keep the mind occupied with normal, useful, and healthy thoughts.
Listen to no tales of woe. Stay away from the neighborhood auntie
dolefuls. Keep yourself happy and free from all worry, care, and
anxiety.

"Put no faith in fables of cravings, markings, signs, or
superstitions. They are all unfounded vagaries of ignorant old women
and will not bear investigation."

Don't take drugs for worry and sleeplessness. Take a bath.

The secret of deliverance from worrying is self-control. Minimize your
difficulties. Cultivate faith and trust.

The conditions which favor sound sleep are: Quiet, mental peace, pure
blood, good digestion, fresh air (the colder the better), physical
weariness (but not fatigue), mental weariness (but not worry).

When tempted to borrow trouble, when harassed by fictitious worries,
remember the old man who had passed through many troubles, most of
which never happened. Train the mind to think positive thoughts.
Replace worry-thought with an opposite thought which will occupy the
mind and enthuse the soul. Drive out fear-thought by exercising
faith-thought. Cultivate the art of living with yourself as you are,
and with the world as it is. Learn the art of living easily. Assoc