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Hysteria

Posted onSeptember 4, 2018Leave a comment

Women, it seems, have always had the unfortunate luck of being branded as crazy. Take hysteria for example. Historically, it was the first psychiatric disorder to be solely attributed to women. Etymologically, the word hysteria comes from hystera, the Greek word for uterus. The disorder has a convoluted, bizarre past, with causes attributed to the Read More …

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Bloodletting Was Actually A Thing

Posted onAugust 24, 2018August 28, 2018Leave a comment

Yes, the ancient form of medicine that was believed to cure or prevent illness or disease. The principle of bloodletting was that blood and bodily fluids had to be in balance to maintain proper health. Bloodletting is draining blood from a sick person with the belief that the person will be cured of his or Read More …

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