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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1972
Page
7
In a report from Los Angeles, Dr. T. B. Chew, a non medical Chinese herbal practitioner in California, hosts clients claiming relief from stomach trouble asthma and nervous tension. Modern study of herbal remedies is growing but herbalists insist history supports their efficacy.
The piece traces Shin Nong’s five element theory and its influence on Chinese pharmacology, noting many herbs and complex formulas used to balance the body. It cites William Lu on 1000 medicinal plants, with 300 commonly used, and discusses herbalists' views on safety and root-cause treatment versus modern drugs. It also quotes Dr. Edward S. Brady questioning the superiority of herbs and the efficacy of system-building in disease.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on engagement ring choices and social etiquette. A reader worries about ornate rings her fiancé and his mother chose, while another seeks advice on conversational interruptions and listening dynamics. The column includes guidance on gift etiquette and outreach, plus a Homemakers Club update and notes on Chinese pharmacology.
A Heloise column offers a baby shower favor by folding a napkin like a diaper, dipping in wax, and filling with candies. Additional tips include stabilizing a sliding plastic tray with florist clay, using address labels for long foreign addresses, storing gift wrap in old stockings, and placing a briefcase by the door as a memory prompt.
A reader named Nancy Buoni describes mixing ground beef for meat balls and meat loaf directly on the grocery wrapping. She says it speeds seasoning, saves a bowl, and leaves counters clean when the wrap is discarded.
Doctors prescribe and dispense Anacin frequently for pain from headaches dental pain arthritis and colds. The tablet is promoted as fast acting with minimal stomach upset and is suggested as a standby remedy patients can self prescribe without a doctor.
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