The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-18
THk YTNE0AR TOpER

CWrites Mrs. L, J,, who says she ig 2B years old and weighs no pounds which is probably i6 pounds too little # she is of average height for women Of that age). I drink about Q tablespoonful day. After drink irg 1t have on idea I feel lots het- ter will 1t hurt ne9 z
 From frequent inquiries it would seem that the notion is commonly prevalent that one who overeAts can reduce by drinking some vinegar every day.
 As Q condiment Q few drops of vanegas on your cabbage or beans, if you prefer it to lemon juice, ls harmless, although 1t is w0ll to re- member that vinegar is practically dilute Acetic acid and acetic acid is not readily utilized in the body, whereas lemon juice is practically dilute citrlc acid and cltrlc acid is utilized in the body. Therefore cite rio acid may Do regarded as food. anc acetc acid, taken in excess of the few drops as condiment, may chemically produce an injurious ef- feet" (Webster) and thus act as Q poison. i
 Pure acetlc acid, officially called glacial acetic acid (glacial means resembling ice) Is Q clear liquid with characteristic pungent odor, sometimes used as Q caustic for de- stroying warts, corns and the like.
 The correspondent taking her nip of vinegar daily, just because she likes 1t, probably will not shrivel up an waste away nor become pickled, but, on the off chance that she may still wish to keep her youthful good looks l suggest that she switch to lemon juice, straight or diluted with water, or orange juice. or grapefruit juice-there are wholesome, health- ful. good sources of vltaming A, B. complex and c and always desirable in the daily diet tthe fruit or itS jiice) to preserve the acid-baSe bals ance in blood and tissues. Like tonia. toes and most fruits the citrus fruits or their juices tend to keep the blood alkaline and to oppose acidosis. Vin- egar, on the other hand. tends to make the blood and tissues less al. kaline, the urine acid. So l say, in. stead of becoming c vinegar toper gratify that craving by taking Q glAss of tomato juice or lemon or grapefruit or orange or other citrus fruit juice, or any combination of these that suits your fancy. This will improve your health and vlte and appearance. Vinegar will not.
 Let mo remind you that l use win. egar As Q condiment AIid know no reason why every one should not do SO. like lemon juice on salad greens, spinach etc., but for my baked beans and boiled cabbage I want vinegar. And if I were going to have sliced cowcumbers = but, come now, let's keep our tempers-- you have vinegar on your cowcum- bers if you like. refrain from cona- menting upon your taste.
 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
 Happy Arms
 Can you tell me how to get the upper part of arms hardened or firm --flappy arms, ! call 1t Mrs. B. W.
 Answer-1f you n:an there arc pads of flabby fa' around the shoulders and upper arms, follow the regimen outlined in the chap ter Reducing on Four Square Meals c Day" in the booklet Rules for Reducing"-for copy send 2O' cents and stamped self addressed envelope.
 Doctor Laughed
 I consulted our doctor about the injections for development Of the breasts and he just laughed at me. From your replyl I was Tod to think oiie could get such treatment from Q physician.
 (Mrs. D. J. IT.
 Answer-If such gemi-weekiy ny. podermIc injections of the horinone arc indicated my competent physi- clan will at least give the treat- ment l. try. But whether or no, when your doctor laughed ct you he told you plainly enough, did he not, that does not deserve your confidence2 A doe tor should laugh with his patient, n:t at her.
 Running Far
 Several years ago l followed your advice for running ear. My daughter hed been afflicted with running ear for many years. Two doctors treated her for months without benefit. The discharge ceased after we used the drops (boric acid crystals and grain alcohoD for about three months, and she has had no further signs of t now in over three years. (Mrs. P. L.)
 Thank you for the re- port. SinCs I first recommended such drops for chronic running ear, 1t hos become difficult to get ths solution (boric acid, ten, grains, in grain alcohol one fluidounce) with. out prescription. If your druggist cannot supply tt oTi your request, there iS nothing further l can do about it - possibly your physician will give the necessary prescription. Details Of the treatment in patns phlet mailed on request (no clipping will dol # you provide stamped self addressed envelope.
 Synthetic
 Chemist said the calcium and Wtamin D you recommended is only synthetic and that if I take any ct oil t should be only natural calcium and vitamin D.
 (Mrs. M. ]. Al
 Answer Unit for unit synthetic vitamin D is Identical with natural vitar1in D. There is no synthetic caiciuri-it is aii natural of course. Copyright 1o44, John ?. Dille COL