The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-10

of adults, higher average level of positive health throughout the life cycle, greater pep, more vitality, the highest attainable degree of natural immunity, an adequate fund of re- serve power to tide over emergencies and strains, the resiliency of the un- tanned animal or the primitive sav- age. The word was coined from suggestions of two of our readers Mrs. Flora Davenport of Vestaburg, Michigan suggested "it" and Mrs. Edith A. Murdock of Millington, Massachusetts, suggested "vitabil- ity;;" fifteen dollars worth of 1t" combined with ten dollars worth of "vitability" gave us the twenty-five dollar word ."vite'-but we have no copyright on it and Webster is well come to use it in his next edition, provided he also uses cri and dentor.
 Vite is visceral rather than intes- tinal. It is question of the func- tional efficiency of the lungs, heart and various glands.
 Sedentary habit and lack of daily physical exercise, together with un- bending dignity and upright posture are factors which prevent many ad- ults from enjoying vite. Slackening of the circulation and intestinal stasis are generally the consequence of such unnatural mode of life. To combat some of the evil conse- quences of this it is a good habit, I believe, to take rolls before break fast every morning. If you don't know how to go about it, send 8 stamped envelope bearing your ad- dress and ask for the Bylaws of the Somersaultaqua. I like to do twenty first thing every morning but, then, I'm only a young fellow:
 People who go stale, who feel and are too old at forty for their years should consider whether they are gettnig adequate daily vitamin ra- tions and sufficient iodin. The red book in Little Lessons series Build ing Vitality" tells about vitamins and other essentials for preventing premature senility. The yellow book ''The Regeneration Regimen" tells of diet. These booklets, alas, cost ten cents each, but our Yankee and Scotch friends-that's what I said may have instructions for taking an iodin ration if they will send 8 stamped envelope with the correct address on it. I provide the instruc- tion. You pay the freight. Many who are below par" yet not affected with any particular ailment gain steadily in vite by supplementing their. diet with irradiated yeast tab- lets, which furnish vitamins B, G and D., the vitamins most of us lack.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Trachoma
 Contracted trachoma seven years ago. Now living where there is no eye specialist and doctors here do not know what to do for me. What medicine can you recommend? Is it hereditary? Is there danger of los- ing my sight if I leave of treat ments? O. W) AnSwer-You should have your occulist (eye Specialist) examine your eyes and instruct your local physician in whatever treatment may be necessary. No, trachoma Cred sore eyes) is not hereditary, but it is very contagious.
 Injection Treatment of Hernia
 Continued experience is leading me to the opinion of Dr. ... :, that injection should be limited to small oblique hernias 7. (N. J. K., M. D.
 Answer-Thank you, Doctor. I value your view because I know you study question thoroughly and test it as carefully in actual prac- tice.
 Diabetic Ulcers of Feet
 So. glad if you would discuss dia- betic ulcers of the feet. (F. D. Al
 Answer-Suffcient. insulin and sufficient vitamin B are perhaps best preventive measures. Diabetes patient does well to leave all treat ment of corns, etc., to the hands of the trained chiropodist. A large share of ulcers" (gangrene) have their origin in injury or infection by Self-treatment or unSkilled treat ment of corns, bunions, calluses and the like.
 Irish Potatoes Turn Green Is 1t dangerous to eat Irish pota- toes that were grown where rains had washed off the surface soil, 50 that many of them turned Q green color2 (C. M. McD.).
 Answer-No, nor Canadian, nor Mexican. What color would you have lem turn?
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