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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 49 MIN

1220: Smoke and Mirrors-medical scams and outdated practices

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In this episode Dr's J and Santhosh review some oddly specific outdated medical products and scams of the past. Along the way they cover direct to consumer marketing, victorian queer plungers, tobacco smoke enemas, the humane society and a brief history of cpr, pre-emptive dentures and the dangers of being toothless, patent medicines, synonyms, the original snake oil, victorian coca cola, deadly makeup and more! so sit back, relax and learn about how to avoid old timey medical dangers!Further Readinghttps://www.nia.nih.gov/news/tooth-loss-older-adults-linked-higher-risk-dementiahttps://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Ugly-Girl_Papershttps://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18960908.2.45Support Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: [email protected]: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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