The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-09

quires a larger amount of food to "fill" such a stornachc and give the sense of satisfaction that goes with a full stomach. Vitamin B. complex is present in plain wheat, in wheat germ and in wheat bran: 1t is removed in refining wheat ill- to white flour.
 There is at least 93 pounds of water in a body weighing l50 pounds. The amount of water in the body varies within normal lin1- itations from season to season and with changes in the physical acc tivity and the excretion of the kid- neys and skin. Less water is re- tained in the tissues when the il1- take of common salt is kept at minimum. More water is retained in the tissues when an excess of salt is taken, also when an excess of carbohydrate is taken. In the first few weeks of rational reduc- ton regimen there may be little or no loss of weight although the body measurements, if carefully recorded. show a definite reduction. This is due to temporary retention of the water formed by the combustion of fat in the body-water weighs more than fat but occupies less space. A little later the body unloads this water rapidly, through the normal excretory channels (kidneys, skin. intestine, lungs) and then the weight begins to diminish in pro- portion with the girth.
 It is a fallacy to assume that any lasting reduction can be accomplish ed either by drinking less water or by sweating 1t out. Any change in weight from such methods is a mat ter of hours or day--until the wa. ter-balance of the body automatical- ly adjusts itself. Reducing or trying to gain weight or just keeping well. it is always a good rule to drink water when you feel thirsty, as much and as cold or warm as you prefer, before meals or after meals or with meals. provided the water is not used to wash down unmasti- cated food.
 Flaxseed
 Have your book on constipation habit. use flaxseed, taking 1t mixed with breakfast cereal, and I find it is all you say, for I never need any any medicine at all now. (F. A. p Answer-It is not so much the saving in medicine but the relief from constant irritation of colon, kidneys, pelvic organs of men and women by physic. Send a stamped envelope bearing your address and inclose ten cents coin for booklet Constipation Habit and Colon Hy- giene."
 Quinine
 have what doctors call myotonia. When I try to make certain move ments by muscles seem to get stiff and I have to wait until the tense- ness passes. e. H.
 AnSwer-Many sufferers from n.y. otonia have obtained much relief from taking quinine in moderate doses three or four times daily. Glad to send, monograph on "Quinine in Modern Medicine if you provide stamped addressed envelope. But it gives no further information on n.y. otonia.
 Disinfection In reply to an inquiry did you or did you not say that boiling hand- kerchiefs, towels, etc., is not neces- sary when chi has been prevalent in the family, as such clothes are sufficiently sterilized in the process of ironing% (E. A. G.)
 Answer-That is what I believe. Ordinary washing with soap and water is sufficient disinfection for such clothes. Ironing practically sterilizes clothes. There is no more dependable all-around disinfectant than soap and water.
 Books
 Some time ago you mentioned 8 book Have You Had Your Vita mins' and one called something like "Unimportant Things please name the publishers and prices of these books. c. P. H.)
 Answer-"Have You Had Your Vitamins," by Harry N. Holmes, pulp l lished by Farrar & Rhinehart, New York, $1.00. "The Little Things in Life" by Barnett Sure, published by Appleton-C Century, New York, l for- got the price. Both give sound in- formation on yitamins for lay read. CTS, and should be available in the public library.
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