The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-25
HOW oTIINTNE WORKS

< No other substance in the entire materia medica has and holds any- thing like the degree of confidence which physicians and layInen thru out the civilized world place in the remedial value of quiriine.
 Yet there issno satisfactory Scien- tific explanation for the preventive or curative effect of qlIinine in malaria, cri, flu or other infectious disease Nevertheless quinine is universally regarded as 8 specific; indeed, Webster defines specific as preventing or curing disease by a peculiar adaptation; as quinie is 8 specific medicine in malaria" Theoretically quinine destroys or prevents or retardS multiple atiorl, growth or development of the para sites (plasmodia) of malaria in the blood or the germs of flu, grip, the cri in the tissues. Scientifically this has not been proven.
 We have advised on previous oc- casions how to use qrinine as a prophy1actic or preventive, remedy against flu, grip or cri ("cold" to you, stupid). The standard prophy- laStic course for adults weighing l5O pounds or more is two grains of quinine sulfate, in pill, capsule or tablet, three times a day before or after food, for several weeks or while the trouble is epidemic or prevalent in the community. For children under ten years of age, half of that dose is correct. Two grains twice daily would be suffic- tent for an adult weighing less than l35 pounds, and one grain twice a day would be sufficient for child weighing less than 55 pounds.
 For several years, reports one reader, I have had an average of 6 to 8 colds year followed by se- were attacks of sinus lasting any where from a week to three weeks. I have been incapacitated for sev- eral weeks each year enduring un- told agony.
 Three weeks ago read about your uuinine rations. had & cold coming on the same day and immediately began using quinine, two grains every four hours. To my great sur- prise it seemed to dry up right away and inside of 24 hours l was Q: K: and for the first time in years had no sinus trouble.
 Again last Friday I came down with a cold. Never felt worse in my life, splitting headache mad high fever. I started the remedy again and within 12 hours I felt better and in 24 hours I was back to mor- mai. Perfect health next day and no sinus trouble.
 For several years I have suffered from sinusitis each winter, reports another reader, having to lose time from my work and undergoing medical treatment. Last fall follow ing your suggestion I started taking two grains of quinine sulfate night and morning. I did not have an acute sinus attack turnout that win ter (1s39-40), and only one slight sore throat. expect to continue the treatment this fall and winter and will report again next spring.
 RJF)
 
 Answer-Thank you. Most respira- tory infection is preventable If people will only practice the golden rule of hygiene. Send twenty five cents coin and 1-ct-stamped en- velope bearing your address, for latest edition of booklet "Call it Cri."
 Constipation
 Tn one article you said constipa- tion is a mere habit. How can it be at habit if the intestine is not under control of the will? (H.Lo
 AnSWer-Interference is the habit. Send stamped envelope bearing your address, for monograph on Constipation"
 Spice Habit
 In the past year I have acquired the habit of eating cloves, consum- ing a box (11s ounces) a week. Some people tell me this will cause constipation and catarrah of stom- ach. But I crave them and do en- joy eating them so much. I am 43 and since I was 16 have men