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Your Health
Varicose Veins
THE WORD VARICOSE comes to
ns from the Latin word "Varix,"
meaning "dilated vein," and so when
we hear or see the words "varicose
veins" we think oi veins that bulge
and cause irregularity in the contour
of the skin. They are common in
adults of all ages, sexes and races,
the U. S. public health service re
ports.
The condition has been recognized
since ancient times. As early as the
7th Century after Christ, Paul of
Aegina (625-690 A. m D.), considered
by historians as the greatest com
mentator upon the writing of Hip
pocrates and Galen, tied off the great
vein in the upper thigh for the relief
of varicose veins.
The veins of the legs, lying jiist
under the skin and over the muscles,
are most commonly affected. The
deeper veins, being surrounded and
supported by muscles, are seldom
seriously affected.
Cause Not Known
The cause or causes of varicose
veins are not definitely known.
. Heredity may play a prominent part;
although many observers believe
that the cause is purely mechanical
in nature. Since the blood coming
from the legs and thighs on its way
back to the heart courses through
the veins in the abdomen and chest,
any abdominal tumor or chronic
chest condition with cough may
cause an increased back pressure
and may be the mechanical factor
responsible for the condition.
Varicose veins of the legs fre
quently occur during pregnancy.
Constricting garters and tight gir
dles increase back pressure upon
the veins and cause or aggravate
Occupations that re
some cases,
quire heavy lifting and. constant
standing may also be a factor in pro
ducing the condition.
Varicose veins are not uncommon
in people who are chronically con
stipated. Many observers believe
that infection is a principal cause of
the condition.
Symptoms
Persons with varicose veins usu
ally complain that their legs feel
tired and heavy. If they have pain,
most often it is described as a burn
ing, stinging sensation. A few com
plain of aches and cramps in the
calves of their legs.
Large, unsightly veins are embar
rassing to most people, and, because
of this sensitiveness, many sufferers
are deprived of the pleasure of pub
lic bathing and other sports requir
ing scanty clothing.
Varicose veins of long standing
lead to discoloration of the lower
limbs, eczema of the skin, and even
tually to ulcers. They are also liable I
to attacks of inflammation. Inflam
mation in varicose veins may cause
serious illness, of a recurrent nature,
and the sufferer loses considerable
time from work.
See Your Physician
Anyone with varicose veins should
have a complete physical examina
tion, and factors causing mechanical
obstruction, such as pelvic tumor,
chronic cough, and the constriction
of too tight clothing, should be elim
inated. Infections such as chronic
pelvic inflammation should
cleared up. Correction of personal
habits and change of occupation may
be of help.
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HOW TO GET MAXIMUM
DIESEL PERFORMANCE
Farm man-of-the-month, Thomas Daniell, says: "In
addition to the use of T5X, I have found diesol fuel
to be highly satisfactory and would not hesitate rec
ommending it to anyone who has a difficult job to
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Thomas Daniell is a farm tractor contractor and
general farm superintendent for a large farm in
Holtville, Calif. His work consists of farming 15,000
acres in lettuce and other vegetables; also cotton,
grain and alfalfa. Recently Daniell said: "I have
experienced excellent performance during my years
of using Union products. Of particular interest is
the fact that my International TD-18 was operated
8,000 hours using T5X oil without any repairs to
the engine?
Fortified with a powerful combination of addi
tives, heavy-duty T5X is recommended for any of
your equipment—gasoline, butane or Diesel—oper
ating under severe conditions. This amazing pttrple
oil cleans as it lubricates, keeps tings free, retards
the formation of harmful carbon and sludge. Prove
this for yourself by giving heavy-duty T5X a trial
in your farm equipment operating under critical
conditions.
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be done..You're probably aware that water, dust
and other impurities contribute to faulty engine per
formance in your farm engines. That's why Union
Oil Company spares no expense to maintain purity
and cleanliness in its DIESOL. It's pure, wholly
distilled fuel made from the finest crude stocks. Ask
your Union Oil Farm Representative for a supply
of diesol— it's the perfect answer for dependable
performance and maximum power in your Diesel
equipment.
LONG PANTS FOR COTTON
CULTIVATING TRACTORS
THIRD TIRE PREVENTS COSTLY
BOG-DOWNS
Trucking full loads out of fields is a rugged job in
the delta islands of the San Joaquin and Sacramento.
As a result, a blacksmith at Holt, Calif., developed
the money- and time-saving idea shown above. He
A fellow over at Shafter, Calif., has put "long pants'*
on his cotton cultivating tractors. These ha nd m a d e
metal shields prevent the wheels from running over
and breaking down die cotton plants in die final cul
tivations. An eight-inch belting on the bottom of
the front-wheel shield "gives" enough to eliminate
the need of lifting the shield when crossing obsta
cles such as check borders.
UNION OIL
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