The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10


 of insomnia, inquires reader. Have watched closely since subscribing for the paper. I have had it for four years and haven't found any re- lief, and it has gradually become so that can't get sleep without drugs, and even they don't help as they should. Doctors in the ------- hospital diagnosed it as nerves and gave me (the latest nerve -depressant). Won't this be- come harmful in time?
 Which is better in insomnia to keept quiet to exercise actively out in the open? GA. W.)
 The hospital the correspondent names is a large institution which is well advertised by the skilful publicity of some of the doctors con- nected with the institution.
 This art of becoming well known" is one distinction between the reputable physician and the quack. If the doctor knows how to get the desired publicity without appearing to pay for it, he is eminent man in the profession. If he honestly pays for his publicity he Is a quack.
 don't think much of that test. know we have quacks holding the favored positions in most of our best hospitals This correspondent probably paid good round fee for whatever attention he received in the hospital or the clinic. After all he got quack diagnosis and a quack prescription. Nerves" say the quack, when he doesn't know what is the matter. Dope he prescribes when he desires to make the pa tient think he is better no matter what the
 We have answered the very questions the correspondent asks, not in article but in many. Perhaps he failed to read them because we didn't label them For Insomnia"
 In his place I should first go to a plain every day practitioner, one who practices under his own name, not clinic parasite hospital ouack and ask him for a medical examination, whatever examination or particular tests the doctor might deem advisable. This would give a real doctor something to work on. It would give him at least clue to the cause of the sleeplessness or other complaints Then he could prescribe treatment intelligently. instead of filling me with the latest dope to benumb the sensorium.
 In a general way actual work, play or exer- else in the open air favors sound sleep and sedentary or indoor white collar occupation well. it uses little energy that the individual needs little sleep.
 my ignorance but believe if such sufferers as our friend A. w. were sentenced to six months the county farm and denied all hypnotic or nerve-sedative medicine, they'd sleep as well as honest laborers after week or two of honest living.
 k but if he can possibly afford it sincerely believe he will find three to six miles of oxy- gen on the hoof-A. W.'s hoofs-a better pre- scription.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Recovery from Tuberculosis
 For a cOnsumptiye who must forcgO hospital treatment, are there any up-to-date scm-tech- nicaI books that would be helpful to him, re- gartling details of taking care Of hmself? IA R. B.)
 Answcr-Yes, Browns Rules for Recovery (Lea & Febiger). Webb & Ryder's Recovery Record" (Paul B. Hoeber), and Atkinson's Lessons on Tuberculosis and Consumption (Funk & Wagnalls) are fine books. Then you will get excellent help from the monthly mag azine Journal of the Outdoor Life published & .ns essential of first importance is to have good doctor to advise you about your care at home.
 Tire Itch of the Washed
 It is humliating to confess that suffer in- tenscIy from itching all over, especially after a batII tMrs T. J. O,)
 Answer-Well call it bath pruritus if you think itch sounds too vulgar. Send a stamped envelope bearing your address and ask for monograph on pruritus
 Corrective Protective Regimen
 Two or three years ago you. published q re- ceneratiyc regimen for adults past their prims and beginning to show dcgcnerative changes. (H. M,
 Answer-It is included in the booklet Guide to Right Eating" Ask for copy, inclose a dime and stamped envelope bearing your ad- dress.