PAGE 8, THE HERALD, Tuesday, September 20, 1977 DEAR DR. LAMB -- My dactor says I have as- teaporosis and I have a lot of pain in my back. 1 fear that I will get a dowager's hump since I have trouble keeping my back straight. My: question is would a shoulder support be beneficial? 1 am 61 years old. Also my doctor dees not prescribe calcium tablets. He says to drink a quart of milka day which is not always con- venient, especially while I am at work or gone from home. DEAR READER — The purpose of drinking the milk is to give you 1000 to 1200 milligrams of calcium a day. If you are not going to drink the quart of milk or use an equivalent amount of cottage cheese then you should take calcium tablets. Remember the rule that you need to get at least 1000 milligrams of calcium a day, It doesn’t matter how. It is not always convenient to drink milk and some people can't tolerate it. Others want to use a limited calorie budget for other foods. You can get some suitable calcium tablets at your local drug store and if you are in doubt about which ones I'm sure your phar- macist will be glad to help yor, I'm not very enthusiastic about a shoulder support. Why? Because splints and supports do the work your muscles should be doing. They allow your muscles to grow weaker and make you depen- dent upon the support. I would prefer that you be on a program of exercise to strengthen the muscles between your shoulder blades. These are mostly the type of movement a swimmer uses for a backstroke. 1 am sending you The- Health Letter number 6-10, Osteoporosis: Bone Softening, to give you more information on what osteoporosis is and. what you can do in terms of diet and exercise to help yourself. Others who want this information can send 50 cents with a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope for it. DEAR DR. LAMB - I've had mild heart trouble for several: years. Frequently I read that organ meats are bad for the heart. In what way and why? I keep my weight down and walk two miles daily. Also I quit smoking to save my health. Wild game is one of my favorite meats. Is it true that it generates more body heat than other meats? DEAR READER — The concern about heart patients eating too much organ meat is that many of them contain large amounts of cholesterol. Fatty-cholesterel deposits in arteries is the usual cause of heart trouble in our society. Brains contain more ch- olesterol, once for ounce, than almost any oiher food. Fortunately few people eat many brains. Liver contains 300 milligrams in a three-and- a-half ounce (100 gram) ser- ving but it is low in fat. Sweetbreads are rich in cholesterol and fats. Tongue is fatty. Lean heart muscle is acceptable but is is muscle rather than glandular tissue. Limit your cholesterol in- take to 300 milligrams a day. Since there is some cholesterol in red meat, fish, poultry and dairy products it is best ta save your daily budget for these essential items in your daily diet. There is no important difference in wild game and domestic animals other than the relative fat content of the carcass. Wild game tends to be leaner. Because of the volume of mail Dr. Lamb cannot answer your letters personally but he will answer representative letters of general interest in his column, Write to him in care of this newspaper, P.O. Box 1551, Radio City Station, New York, N'Y 10019. (NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSN.) Your Individual Horoscope Frances Brake The Amazing Spider-man — I DON TEIMEIT! CAN IT] BE A TRICKF HAS HE FREED HIMSELF OF My PVE ALITTLE SCORE TO . AND, SPEAKING OF THAT PRCHYPERMATOUS PERSON! ert FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1977 Lawrence E.Lamb,M.D. What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth Sign. ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 20) VS Avoid overtaxing yourself — a tendency now. Temper your ambitions and desires with common sense. TAURUS (Apr. 21 to May 21) O4GA” Do not judge the actions of others lightly — or with suspicion. Study all factors carefully and you will arrive at more reliable conclusions. GEMINI (May 22 to June 21) ue Routine, the things you planned and expected would run “Just so’ may suffer some delays, Take in stride, however, and go on something else until clouds lift and you get a better apie not AN (June 22 to July 23) Ta] Job and family affairs may conflict with each other. Possibly disturbed, your judgment may be clouded. Don’t commit yourself to any new undertaking. LEO (July 24 to Aug. 23) RE A gowl day for promoting business matters, with some unusually good luck possible. Look for fine Gooperation from -assoclates, VIRGO (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) my Some wnexpected situations possible but, in general, prudence and steadiness will keep your boat from rocking. Your innate adaptability a big LIBRA (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) SESE Early hours may be somewhat dull, but you need not change your plans. Go ahead and take new steps, launch an unusual venture — IF you have all the facts and are prepared. ‘ORPIO (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) MAS Your planetary set-up highly auspicious, A good day for pushing ahead with important issues —~ especially those. in- volving business and finance, SAGITTARIUS od, (Nov, 23 to Dec, 21) Avoid risks and im- pulsiveness, Make no hasty decisions and curb spending, Be especially careful to analyze your budget if making travel plans, co CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Win Keep arrangements flexible. Some unexpected changes possible. On the personal side, a business associate may show a romantic interest in you. AQUARIUS a (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Personal relationships under excellent influences, An ad vantageous social contact can now be firmly consolidated. PISCES ae (Feb. 20 to Mar, 20) Stimulating influences. An unexpected happening in the forenoon could lead to an un- pla. mned — and profitable — p. YOU BORN TODAY are endowed with a fine intellect, great versatility and lofty ambitions, Your personality is a gregarious one and you should make many friends during an unusually interesting lifetime, You have remarkable intuition, great practicality and an ex- traordinary capacity for hard work, which should lead you to the top in whatever field you choose as a career, And here you have many chalces, notably: literature, the theater, jurisprudence, medicine and finance. Birthdate of: Upton Sinclair, author; Sophia Loren, film star. Love Triangle Rotting | At The Base By Abigail Van Buren © 197? by The Chicago Tribune-N.¥.News Synd. Inc. DEAR ABBY: For three years, I’ve been involved in a very painful love triangle. The man I love says he loves both me and the other woman. I know the other woman. We finally got together and . compared notes and found out that he had been lying to both of us! Here’s the unbelievable part: Knowing that he’s a no-good liar who has been using both of us, I just can't say goodby to him and make it stick. The other woman feels the same way about him. He has us under some kind of spell, Abby, why would a woman who imows a man is no good and will only hurt her keep going back for more? What kind of fool am 1? Sign me .. - . WEAK DEAR WEAK: You obviously have a neurotic need to punish youreelf. (You either enjoy pain in a perverse sort of way, or you think you deserve it.) The fact that you've written to me shows that you're tired of leading with your chin. Get into therapy and find out why you set yourself up SETTLE WITH Fhe RINGEYAE 7 mn THE PAST HALF-HOURS [a fy i Ay ‘| STRANGE! SPIDER-MAN SEEMS TO HAVE GEEN TAMOBHE FOR. ELECTRONIC HANDCUFF? TD BETTER “Se a gt TH Put some strips of foil between padding and cover an your i iron faster and easier, because the heat will be reflected. Yoning board. Clothes will ERE MUST BE AN EASIER WAY. Ce) Check lights regularly. IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT CANADA SAVING For over thirty years, Canada Savings Bonds have provided millions of Canadians with a safe, secure investment that eams good interest. Since the first issue in 1946, Canada Savings Bonds have always kept pace with the times. And this year, even greater steps have been taken to ensure that Canada Savings Bonds remain a very attractive savings instrument. __ THE NEW FEATURES: 1, A CHOICE OF TWO NEW BONDS. Canada Savings Bonds will be offered in - two new forms starting this Fall. There will be anew Compound Interest Bond and a new _ Regular Interest Bond. 2, INTEREST ON YOUR.INTEREST. Interest on the Compound Interest Bond is left to accumulate, earning interest on your interest after the first year at the average annual yield to maturity of the Series. 3, DIRECT DEPOSIT OPTION. The Regular interest Bond, which pays interest each Nov. 1, offers the desirable option of having interest deposited directly into your chequing or savings account. 4. DENOMINATIONS. The Regular Interest Bond comes in denominations starting at $300, while the minimum denomination of the Compound Interest Bond is $100. 5, ADDED CONVENIENCE. Since the new bondsdo not have coupons, there is nothing to clip, handle, or possibly ose. 6. ANEW SIZE. The new bonds are smaller in size than those previously produced. This makes for easier handling and safekeeping. BONDS. THE TWO NEW BONDS: A. THE COMPOUND INTEREST BOND. This bond re-invests your interest automatically, earning interest on your interest after the first year, at the average annual yield to maturity of the Series. Interest is payable only when the bonds are redeemed or at maturity. If left to maturity, a $100 bond will grow to $200.97 in just 9 years. B. THE REGULAR INTEREST BOND. This bond pays you a regular annual income each Nov. 1. You have the choice of receiving your interést either by cheque or by direct deposit into your chequing or saving account. . A SECURE INVESTMENT Both new bonds retain the features that have helped co make Canada Savings Bonds the favourite investment for millions of Canadians. They're a secure investment and they're instant cash anytime. ‘ : AVAILABILITY You may signup now for the new Compound Interest Bond on the Payroll Savings Plan at participating plants and offices across Canada. Starting October 11, both new bonds can be purchased for cash wherever you bank or invest. The Compound Interest Bond may also be purchased on the Monthly Savings Plan. YOUR SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER IS IMPORTANT This year, your Social Insurance Number will be requested when you purchase Canada Savings Bonds, This number will provide accurate identification of your Canada Savings Bond account and will be a single lifetime account number for you no matter how many bonds you buy or when you buy them. It will thus enable the Bank of Canada to provide you with better and faster service in the event that you write to enquire about the status of your bonds. AREMINDER TO PRESENT HOLDERS OF _ CANADA SAVINGS BONDS The introduction of the new bonds has not reduced the attractiveness of the Canada Savings Bonds you now own, They are as valuable as ever and continue to provide very attractive yields. THE TERMS New Canada Savings Bonds are dated November L, 1977 and yield an average annual interest of 8.06% when held to maturity in 1986. Each new bond begins with 7% interest the first year and earns8.25% interest for each of the remaining 8 years. The combined total purchase limit for this issue is $15,000. ; MORE INFORMATION For more information, ask for the Payroll Savings Plan folder where you work—or, after October 10th, obtain the Canada Savings Bond fact folder wherever you bank or invest. “ e Ave Annual Interest to Maturity HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TWO NEW BONDS PALMA, Spain (CP) — Ladykiller Gabriel Pellicer, 39, was so frustrated over a brush-off by an English girl that he beat his head with a hammer until he died, friends told a judge here. NEW YORK (CP) — The New York State Bicentennial Barge, a $1.5 million historical showboat, was mothballed In Albany early this year, In 1976 the barge was host to nearly a million visitors and now the state government is going to lease it to the Pioneer Marine School for $1 a year as a jobtraining centre. _tepeatedly for that kind of punishment. And when you do, youll know what kind of fool you were. PEAR ABBY: My mother-inlaw keeps bringing her friends over for a guided tour of her son’s new house. I wouldn't mind so much, but she never gives me any warning, and it’s embarrassing when J haven't had time to tidy up the place. And while I'm complaining about my mother-in-law, she always refers to our children as “my son's children.” And she calls this house, “my son’a house.” Everything is her son's .. . as though he had no wife. Even though I'm sure this won't make your column, it'a such a relief to get it off my chest. Thanks, Abby, I had to tell somebody. I'd never complain to my husband because he's a sweet guy who's had to put up with his mother a lot longer than I have. OFF MY CHEST IN CHELSEA DEAR OFF: You're wise to get it off your chest without putting it on your husband’s shoulders. My mail tells me that few things irritate huebands more than a wife who complains about his mother. DEAR ABBY: May I say a word for the medical secretaries who are ready to scream? Crowded waiting rooms are no fun for anybody, especially if you're sick and can't find a place to sit. Waiting rooms are always crowded because peaple who have appointments insist on bringing their children for the “ride,” or their friends, cousins—you name it—for “company.” Children get restless and cranky. They cry and run all over the office. Then when Mommie sees the doctor the kids are left unattended, and I have to watch them and pick up the mess when they leave. Sometimes Daddy or ‘ Grandma comes along to keep an eye on the children, but if they can watch them here, why not at home? Please, Abby, remind people that there is just so much spade in a doctor's (or dentist's) office, and if patients must have company, to limit it to just one person. MEDICAL SECRETARY DEAR SECRETARY: Consider it done. Regular Interest Bond Interest is paid each Nov, | by cheque or, if you choose at the time of purchase, by direct deposit into your account. ‘ Compound Interest Bond Interest is left to accumulate and is payable only when the bonds are redeemed or at maturity (See Note |). Interest Payments Method of Purchase (2) Cash (b) Monthly Savings Plan Cash (c) Payroll Savings Plan . Denominations $100, $300, $500, $1,000, $5,000 $300, $500, $1,000, $5,000 Redemption Cashable anytime at face value plus Cashable anytime at face value plus interest earned interest. eamed since receipt of last interest payment fexcepe if redeemed in Sept. or Oct.- e Note 2), j - ‘ Exchangeability Exchangeable, without cost, for a Exchangeable, without cost, for a Compound Interest Bond of the same Series up to and Regular Interest Bond of the same Series including Aug, 31, 1978. starting at the minimum of $300, Note 2: Owners cashing bonds during Sept. . and Oct., will receive face value with unearned ' interest deducted because interest for the entire year will be paid on Nov. I. Note 1: Simple interest on the par value is accrued monthly at the relevant annual rate. Compound interest is calculated each Nov. | at the average annual yield to maturity of the Series, on all interest earned as at Nov. t and is accrued in equal monthly amounts over the next twelve months. ‘Thus compound interest is first accrued-after 1 year and 1 month have elapsed. Department of Finance Ministre des Finances. Canada Canada