Weird Health Hacks That Actually Work
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The line between quackery and cutting-edge medicine isn’t always obvious.
From a Victorian inventor who ate Vaseline daily to modern fecal transplants, leeches, and medical-grade maggots, we explore how some bizarre remedies actually work and which ones could be deadly.
We also highlight traditional practices that science is now validating, like pomegranates for mitochondria, tart cherry juice for sleep, and barberries for blood sugar control.
Curious which ancient remedies hold real power?
Listen in and discover how old wisdom and modern science can work together and share the remedies you swear by in the comments!
Chapters
1. Hair Care and Adhesive Misadventures (00:00:00)
2. The Vaseline Man's Secret to Longevity (00:05:00)
3. Childhood Memories and Breakfast Debates (00:09:45)
4. Fecal Transplants and Medical Breakthroughs (00:15:37)
5. Leeches, Maggots, and Modern Medicine (00:21:13)
6. Dangerous Health Trends to Avoid (00:29:05)
7. Traditional Remedies That Actually Work (00:33:40)
9 episodes