The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-05-03

ACCORDING 10 the bulleCln there is I'M
doubleday another potent factor only
partially understood even in recent
years, namely, the actinic rays Of the
sun. 1t has been shown by scientists
that these rays-commonly known as
ultra Wolet-are the important ele-
ment Of light affecting life and
growth. They are the short rays lying
beyond the spectrum and fail to reach
the earth with much efficacy when the
sun Is far south as Is the case in this
climate In winter. Near the time of
the spring equinox, these rays in in
creasing intensity help to start the
new growth. It seems likely that
their initial mild stimulation upon the
body is followed by def1nlGe relaxa-
ton with more or less gradual adj
justment to normal balance.
For generations, probably with
some thought of accumulation of tox-
ms in the system after the heavier
food and lessened activity of the win
ter, mothers and even physicians pre-
scribed various remedies for spring
fever" continues the bulletin. mild
laxativeS as sulphur and molaSses and
often more stringent measures as
calomel and blue moss were commonly
administered The old fashioned
dandelion green eaten as tonic had
the same effect and nowadays the
more general use of all the green's and
other vegetables early in the spring
contributes some of the needed vi
tamins along with their laxative prop
critics.
I'm early spring there is the urge to
get out and take exercise. If this
natural desire is carried out too
strenuously, frequently excess fatigue
and general lasSitude result. Modern
physicians advise patients to indulge
| in physical activities gradually at this
season unless it has been possible to
take sufficient exercise, either indoors
| or out, during the cold months
1T is perhaps well that the think
| ing individual experiences the symp-
toms of spring fever He is wise
enough to consult his physician and
an opportunity is made for general
recheck OF his physical being. Often
conditions arising from colds and
other respiratory troubles prevalent
during the winter are found The
doctor can prescribe for these and, in
deed, most other ailments with greater
| the year. Nature, always the physi-
clans best ally, is putting forth her
best efforts"
The menace of cancer can be beaten
back if the people of Minnesota will
pay close attention to the danger
signals. The State Medical Associa-
ton has issued a bulletin in which it
declares that digestive disturbances,
sores that do not heal and appearance
OF Jumps are often the signals which
Nature hoists to warn the individual
OF disease which may possibly be can
Ger.
If every American citizen was given
his choice of diseases, the last one
chosen in every case would most likely
be cancer" declares the bulletin. cit
has become household word in al
most every home. It is looked upon
with fear and dread. Individuals suf-
fering with it feel more or less isolated
from their friends and relatives. They
have feeling in great many cases
that they should keep their affliction
a secret. They even hesitate to con-
suit physician until the general
health becomes so menaced that medi-
cal attention is forced upon them
In great many cases they are ignor-
ant OF the symptoms and signs pro-
duced by cancer and on seeking the
advice Of the physician are greatly
surprised and startled to learn the true
nature of their cases.
There are a few facts that every
man and woman should be familiar
with concerning cancer. We know
that it occurs in all the organs of the
body and that the symptoms produced
in each individual case depends
great deal upon the organ involved
A few general statements can be made
however, which will be great help
to every individual. These can be dan
| ger signals. A sore which shows very
little if any signs of healing over the
| average period of time usually requir-
ed. This is particularly true in the
region of the tongue, mouth or lips
the lower lip especially; any lump
| which appears in the breast either in
male or female; any irregular bleed
ing of any kind; digestive disturbances
which seem to come on slowly but are
continuous and associated with loss of
weight.
very generally these signs may
exist and yet not be caused by cancer.
Choose a reputable physician and be-
lieve him when he says you do not
have cancer He is just as anxious as
you to give you his best services and
he will not deceive you. Believe him
and be happy when he says no can
cer'
cit is true that cancer is usually
much more common after the age of
forty but this Is by no means always
the case. 1t attacks at all ages from
infancy throughout the life of the in
dividual 1t is for this reason that all
of these signals are very important.
| THE question now arises what are
we going to do if we discover one of
those signals present in our own body
The best and only right thing to do is
to consult reputable physician. Once
this is done then we soon learn the
truth and the proper treatment can
| be instituted.
| 'Tt is pure folly to do such things
as consult advertising cancer special
lists or any quack doctor. Always be
guided by competent physician. Do
not try to treat yourself with salves
or other patent medicines. Do not
| rely upon waiting to see If the con-
dition will go away but let physician
pass that Judgment on your case The
earlier the cancer is discovered and
treated the greater the chance of cure.
Every day you let tn unknown con-
Every day you let the unknown con-
chance of cure if it should be cancer.
There is no place in medicine where
time is more valuable than in the
treatment of cancer"
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