The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-21
THE IODIN RATION MAKES FEM FEEL
 BETTER
A correspondent reports:

correspondent reports:
 I am middle aged woman, of average general health. My main trouble has been chronic rhnitis with very frequent acute at- tacks These would last so long and occur so often that they seemed continuous l have ble. but never got any satisfaction. year ago last March started to take your iodn
 and aaes agan mon as or gested. had no acute attack in July or August but early in September violent one. was terribly disappointed but later t delight 1 have not had an acute attack, and though this may be only coincidence. continue free of the trouble one would be almost com- pelled to credit the relief to the treatment
 Another writes:
 For four days the middle of May sneezed. wept and blew. Regular attack of chronic hay fever nasal asthma what have you? Then I saw in your column the suggestion that a drop of iodin in water might help acute coryza. took 1t and the attack ceased promptly This for what 1t Is worth.
 And a third:
 Started taking your iodin ration eight months ago and here are my findings:
 Vitality considerably improved.
 Bowels perfect.
 Skin looks clearer and more lifelike.
 Last but not least, amenorrhea of IA months standing Is corrected, and the func- ton is now regular, for the first time in nine years.
 gained pounds in weight. friend who started on the iodin ration at the same time I did has gained 10 pounds, and Vt were both plenty plump to begin with.
 Several other correspondents have reported that they have obtained relief from chronic re- curing coryza (frequent acute rhinitis) since they began taking the iodin ration
 For all I know all of these testimonials might well have been signed by John J. Coin- cidence.
 I do know that too much iodin or iodd is likely to bring on iodism, and one of the char acteristic signs of iodism is an intense coryza -reddening of the eyes. irritation and running ,a1tk kI,a pnr1A oh ha a tient has taken cri. GOT. as they say In Eng land, a "cold in the head.') Certain individu- als who happen to have an idiosyncrasy. deyel- op this characteristic iodism if they receive even moderate medicinal doses of iodin or any iodid.
 an illness of the body with feverishness and general disturbances: it is merely an injury. 2 strictly local reaction.
 I suspect that the scoryza or acute or chronic or recurring rhintis that is relieved by thu iodin ration Is of similar character, something akin to hay fever. l doubt that iodip in an, form would be beneficial in any acute infec tious inflammation of nose or throat. Every one needs wee drop of todin, ant and drink. Send a stamped envelope bearinl your address if you wish instructions for talk | ing an Iodin Ration. t88f | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Household Sanitation | Can you tell me what kind of disinfcctant t use when attending to . cancer patient in tn I family. (hrs O. S.) | Ansewr--Soap and water is adequate. Send | stamped envelope bearing your address and as | for the monographs on Household Sanitation | which tells you now to deal with this and man other problems in the home. | Witch Hazel Please tell me whether . mixture of equl parts of witch hazeI and water Is beneficial the eyes (s. R.l
 | Answer--It is unwise fo use any medicine \ the eyes except under the physican's direction "A solution of teagpoonful of table salt to tf pint of boiled water. applied agreeabay warn J is the least irritating eye wash.