Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

Explore the history of tampons, the presence of metals in tampons, and the potential health effects. Discuss the evolution of tampons, regulation issues, and the need for further research and regulation to ensure safety.

Can you touch your tongue with your nose or wiggle your ears? Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the science and studies behind weird little tricks some bodies can do, or "stupid human tricks." Can you flare your nostrils? Take our poll: https://shorturl.at/rdzY3 Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

Sawbones listeners just have so many strange medical questions! Questions like: Why do I sneeze at dark chocolate? Does Diet Coke actually relieve nausea? Why does saliva get thicker while exercising? And you know that TikTok with the cinnamon rolls and the yeast infection. . . is that . . .real? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

To coincide with the opening of Justin and Sydnee's stage production, we bring to you a classic episode about the medicinal history of chocolate! This week on Sawbones, Dr. Sydnee and Justin take a sunrise and sprinkle it with dew. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

Dr. Sydnee and Justin explore the strange science behind Willy Wonka's factory, discussing if gum can turn someone into a blueberry. They highlight challenges in staging the story, speculate on character origins, and analyze the effects of experimental gum. The episode also touches on decapitation, reattachment, and imaginary blood in movies, as well as the exploration of gravity and outer space in a potential sequel book.

Topics include itchiness during healing, importance of knowing blood type, critiquing speculum kit sales, and connection between sleep deprivation and feeling cold. Hosts answer listener questions about blood stickiness, skin itching, twin organ rejection, and bringing your own speculum to an exam.

Dr. Sydnee has ruined her TikTok algorithm for the listeners once again and came across something called "Hydrogen Water." Similar to alkaline water, hydrogen water goes through an ionization process that leaves it with excess hydrogen molecules. But . . . is it better than regular water? Probably not. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

Exploring the MLM Plexus, hosts discuss its controversial history, lack of FDA evaluation, and product expansion into weight management and wellness. They tackle topics like self breast exams, gut health items, nerve pain relief products, and Plexus' business model with a cautionary view on misleading claims and income potential for brand ambassadors.

You may have seen some celebrities or influencers on social media getting something called a Vampire Facial. It's exactly what it sounds like: blood spread on the face like a cream mask. But why would anyone do this unless it's supposed to do something for the skin? Dr. Sydnee and Justin draw out where this trend came from and its questionable benefits.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

This podcast delves into the fascinating history and techniques of CPR, debunking misconceptions from movies and TV. It explores the evolution of resuscitation methods, from ancient origins to modern practices. The hosts discuss the importance of proper training for life-saving techniques and highlight unique historical cases, like rectal fumigation for drowning victims.