The 19th century was certainly a time of peculiarities. From babies being suspended in cages outside windows to doctors prescribing cocaine and opium, as well as people wearing clothing laced with arsenic, it was an era filled with bizarre practices. Could it get any weirder? Well, that's for you to decide.
Before the days of women's magazines and endless sources of online advice, there were a few books on the subject of how to live healthily and successfully. In this gallery, we will delve into the specific advice given by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (yes, you know the name).
Take a look through and discover how Dr. Kellogg advised the girls of the 19th century!