Did our episode on maggots leave you wanting more squirmy wormy yet oh so cool content? You’re in luck. Because this week, we’re following up our maggots episode with a companion piece on leeches. Leeches have been used by healers and physicians for millennia, and they’ve come back into style for treatments today, for very good reason. If you’ve ever wondere ... Show More
Jul 28
Ep 217 The High Stakes of Cholesterol
So your latest blood test results have come in, and you see a couple of numbers for cholesterol. What do those numbers mean, and why do we care about them? In this first part of our cholesterol miniseries, we break down the science behind this compound and trace how we made the l ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2015
Poison Arrows, Chinese Medicine and Werewolves
<p>Perhaps you've heard of wolf's bane as curative or even causal agent in the mythology of lycanthropy, yet the appeal of this very real plant reaches far beyond the realm of werewolves. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Christian consider the role of wolf's ... Show More
49m 53s
Nov 2023
Hypno Pain Killer, Mosquito Secrets, Important Worms
Today, you’ll learn about how hypnotherapy could be a tool to fight pain after surgery, a discovery that could lead to less mosquito-borne diseases, and how you might have worms to thank for your fall feast. Hypno Pain Killer “The Role of Hypnotherapy in Postoperative Cardiac Sur ... Show More
14m 22s
Mar 2024
From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 4
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (originally pub ... Show More
39m 32s
Aug 2022
You Look Marvelous Just the Way you Are
Some personal care products may contain lead and intestines, potentially infected with mad cow disease. This episode features audio from Which Intestines for Food & Cosmetics?, Is Lipstick Safe Given the Lead Contamination?, and Is Henna Safe?. Visit the video pages for all sourc ... Show More
14m 4s
<p><strong>Contributor: Chris Holmes, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Maggots were discovered as a therapy to help wound healing in WWI, but this fell out of favor after ... Show More
