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New Zealand Listener, Volume 5, Issue 121, 17 October 1941, Unnumbered Page

THE DOCTOR'S DIARY To-day, although included among the more widespread maladies_ of modern times; High Blood Pressure quickly responds to treatment by medicine: This_ interesting diagnosis applies to 'oU if you have High Blood Pressure or any of the symptoms which may denote its presence: Doctor (Examining Patient) 'How long have you been having these throbbing headaches?" Patient: "Some months now, Doctor. Lately I get very tired, too: I used to be very energetic. Doctor: "Do you get dizzy turns feel the blood surge to your head when you stoop down?" Patient: "Yes. When I stand up after bending down quickly I feel I want to catch hold of something for support:' 29 Doctor; "Do you find it necessary to 'get up out of bed during the night?" Patient: Yes, Doctor, that's becoming a habit lately and, in fact, 16 worries me frequently during the daytime, too; Doctor: "Have you had that pain around your heart very long?" Patient: "Yes. It wasn't very much at first, but now I get palpitation pretty badly at times: O) Doctor: "Roll up your sleeve. Tl take your Blood Pressure: Patient: "But if it had to do with Blood Pressure wouldn't I get some indication of it?" Doctor: "Seems to me there are plenty of indications which are not obvious to you. Ordinary, everyday symptoms like yours such as persistent headaches; palpitation; flushes, failing sight and bladder weakness all indicate High Blood Pressure_ Patient: "But, Doctor, just what causes High Blood Pressure?" Doctor: "High Blood Pressure is caused by toxins in your blood stream When you get run down for any reason, these toxins accumulate in your blood, causing congestion; SO High Blood Pressure starts. One thing leads to another: when your blood pressure is too high this congestion causes Kidney trouble and the other symptoms I mentioned. These in turn lead to Rheumatism and similar troubles ' Eatient: "Then to be really well you must keep your Blood Pressure at normal?" Doctor: "Precisely. As the great physician, William Osler, has said man'$ life depends on his arteries on his Blood Pressure We doctors, to-day, learn more from the Blood Pressure of 0 patient than with our stethoscopes: However, don't fear High Blood Pressure, because simple High Blood Pressure can now be easily remedied by Dr. Mackenzie'$ Menthoids. Flusnes (or Surging of Blood to Head) , Heart Pains; Dizziness, Depressing Headaches at top and back of Head, Palpitation, Bladder Weakness; Loss of Energy, Irritability and General Depression are often caused by High Blood Pressure. If you suffer in this way get a flask of Dr. Mackenzie's Menthoids from your nearest Chemist Or Store and begin the Menthoid treatment right away: A pure herbal remedy, Menthoids can only do you good. They may be taken with safety by even the most delicate patient. Every flask of Menthoids contains the valuable diet Month's 12 Day FREE chart which will help you Treatment. Treatment. Be sure you get genuine Menthoids refuse 6/6 3/6 substitutes of this valu- Diet Chart able herbal medicine. FROM YOUR NEAREST CHEMIST M56 OR STORE. MENTHOIDS