The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-01

general run of axiomS. A mans ar teries are as old as his ways of living. But it will do for our pres ent purposes. Some mems arteries begin to harden at thirty or thirty five. Others not until fifty or fifty five. Arteriosclerosis is caused by several diseases or poiSons, such as syphili, alcohol, tobacco, lead, over- eating, the toxins of typhoid, pneu- monia, influenza, the poison of rage pain, anger, fear, anxiety (adrenin) The old timers generally considered old age the chief cause. Newer knowledge of nutrition indicates that old age is rather the effect )f hardened arteries. A mans ar- .eries are as hard as he lives. Yes, indeed, women have arterio- sclerosis, but, until the once gentle sex took over smoking, drinking and wearing pants, less than one per cent of the cases of arterioscleroSis in women began at the ages of 40 to 50 years, whereas twenty per cent of the cases in men begin before fifty. Probably the statistics will tell different story in the next ten or twenty years. For instance in the past women have rarely if ever lost leg from excessive smok- ing, while many male cigarette smokers have suffered with angitis obliterans which has necessitatec amputation. From the immoderate and reckless way girls abuse to- bacco (With or without alcohoO these parlous times it would seem they are entitled to what satisfac- tion they get from exhibiting theil legs while they have'em.
 A man far advanced in senility may preserve some of his physica and mental faculties far into the seventies. His memory may be re. markedly clear and his judgment or matters or questions of yester~yeal sound enough. But he is adamant to, new concepts and generally re. sentful of all change in life anc customs. This is the reason why w will not entrust him with the lead. ership of our army or navy, but neither rhyme nor reason explain! why we submit to his domination of our lives.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Economy
 I am giving my five year old sor 5000 units of vitamin D daily. Int 1 doctor says it doesn't matter which form of vitamin D he gets as lons as he gets it regularly. I have used irradiated ergosterol in oil each drop containing 300 units O vitamin D, and irradiated yeast each tablet containing 800 units o. vitaminD. Which is the more eff' cient? The more economical? (Mrs T. B. W.).
 AnSwer-The latter is more efd. cient, as there is no wastage. Tn, ormer, however, is the least ex' pensive vitamin D (per unit ol thousand units) at present avail able.
 Muscle Tone
 What can one do to restore mus cle tone? am AS, GA inches, Al pounds. A year ago my body was firm, but now my arms, face, neck seem loose and fiabby. (Mrs. G. J B..
 Answed- Suitable daily exercise nothing betted than brisk walk oi from three to six miles. Then, too perhaps your nutrition is at fault Send 10 cents coin and stamped self address envelope for booklet on Diet and Vite."
 IOdin Ration
 Wife and I have standing argu- ment about wet feet. She gets hel feet wet and has sni6les.s get mins wet, nothing happens. So you see 1t goes far into the night. I'd like to have the directions for taking ar iodin ration. (M. R. L).
 Answer-G Glad to send instructions for taking the iodin ration to any one who asks for 1t and incloNss !stemped, self-address envelope. 1 l(CoDvrieht 1887, John F. bile Col