Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

To get you through that holiday slog, we're re-releasing our classic holiday episode all about the ailments Santa could possibly have.It's Candlenights 2016, and that can only mean one thing: Dr. Sydnee is trying to ruin Christmas again. Join her as she explains to poor, pitiful Justin all of Santa's terrible health risks, recorded live in Huntington, WV. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

Dr. Willard Bliss, known for questionable treatments, treated President James Garfield. They discuss his controversial cure-all remedy and his involvement in treating Abraham Lincoln and President Garfield. The chapter highlights his refusal to practice hand washing and use antiseptic techniques.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the historical panic surrounding the condition of spermatorrhea in the 1800s, including the terrifying treatments proposed. They also explore the use of cauterization for sexual cravings and the skepticism surrounding the condition. The concept of spermatorrhea is compared to hysteria, and its fading presence in medical traditions is examined.

Leona W. Chalmers, author of The Intimate Side of a Woman's Life, discusses outdated medical advice for cisgendered women of the 1930s. Topics include douching, period cramps, sex energy, cleanliness, vaginal health, sexually transmitted infections, and contradictory information on women's health.

Hosts discuss controversial claims of a cancer-curing tea and its potential harmful consequences. They question the validity of testimonials and highlight the tea's ingredients, which research shows have no efficacy in treating cancer. They examine the risks of using the tea as an alternative medical treatment, including its potential negative effects on cancer and false hope it provided.

The podcast explores the claim that pineapple 'eats you back' due to an enzyme it contains. They discuss the role of enzymes in our bodies and debunk the belief that pineapple or bromelain can lead to weight loss. The hosts also touch on AI's impact on professions and promote websites and language learning apps.

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Sydnee McElroy answers listener medical questions including cooking dirt to make it clean, Gaze-Evoked Tinnitus, rubbing our eyes when tired, and tasting with our eyes. They also discuss misconceptions about the podcast title, the phenomenon of burping around spouses, morning voice and vocal cord changes, analysis of lithium supplements, and the importance of seeking professional help for medical concerns.

Dr. Sydnee is quizzed about the official Marvel Anatomy book, discussing topics like Colossus' steel skin, Mystique's transformations, and the disappointment of the Inhumans. They also explore Cyclops' eye beams, visual acuity, enhanced underwater vision, and inhuman experiments on canines.

Dr. Sydnee discusses a rare case of a live carpet python parasite in the brain, the history of parasitic roundworms in humans, and best practices in avoiding them. The hosts also explore balancing open-mindedness and skepticism in medicine, and the effects of raccoon roundworm on the human body. They also discuss foraging safety and treating worm infections.

This podcast explores Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a condition where tick bites can result in a red meat allergy. The hosts discuss the research behind the syndrome and the importance of informing healthcare providers. They also touch on other cross-reactivity allergies, such as pork cat syndrome.