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Blood Letting and Benjamin Franklin's Death
10:38 - 14:15 (03:36)
The host and guests discuss the practice of blood letting and how it was believed to be a cure for various medical conditions in the past. They also talk about Benjamin Franklin's death and how he may have been a victim of the practice.
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The hosts discuss the comeback of leeches in modern medicine.
10:38 - 11:24 (00:45)
Summary
The hosts discuss the comeback of leeches in modern medicine. Although they are not medical experts, they speculate on the efficacy of this ancient medical practice.
ChapterBlood Letting and Benjamin Franklin's Death
EpisodeEp 370 - Gladiator
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Comedians talk about bloodletting and how Benjamin Franklin died of pneumonia due to his firm belief in getting fresh air every day.
11:24 - 12:36 (01:12)
Summary
Comedians talk about bloodletting and how Benjamin Franklin died of pneumonia due to his firm belief in getting fresh air every day.
ChapterBlood Letting and Benjamin Franklin's Death
EpisodeEp 370 - Gladiator
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Leeches have been known to cure nervous system abnormalities, dental problems, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, and even help save limbs in bad plastic surgeries.
12:36 - 13:35 (00:58)
Summary
Leeches have been known to cure nervous system abnormalities, dental problems, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, and even help save limbs in bad plastic surgeries. The Royal College of Surgeons of England and PetSmart have both praised the benefits of using leeches for medical purposes.
ChapterBlood Letting and Benjamin Franklin's Death
EpisodeEp 370 - Gladiator
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The hosts discuss the benefits of ashwagandha, an Indian herb that lowers cortisol and increases testosterone.
13:35 - 14:15 (00:40)
Summary
The hosts discuss the benefits of ashwagandha, an Indian herb that lowers cortisol and increases testosterone.