FOR TIRED LEGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 139, 15 June 1932, Page 2

FOR TIRED LEGS

Even the most healthy of us get tired and swollen legs. At some time or other we have had that “Oh my legs!” expression on our faces. The secret of preventing aching legs simple enough; it is merely to stand “at attention” instead of “at ease.” When you stand at ease all the muscles of tho legs and body are more or less limp and give no assistance to the circulation In promoting tho return of the blood from the legs to the heart. But when you are at attention your muscles are all toned up and the circulation is improved. It is, therefore, a rule well worth remembering that the more you allow yourself to droop physically, the more tired and good-for-nothing you will feel; while, if you hold yourself up, above all, bracing up your legs and holding your body in, you will feel ever so much better. Those who have to stand about a great deal should take additional precautions. First of all they should avoid wearing tight garters, they should, two or three times each day, do a few brisk leg exercises, such as “ double kneebends,” and also, if their legs still tend to swell at the ankles thev may try taking a mild alkaline mixture from their doctor or chemist.