"Lydia Pinkham’s Secret Recipe Re-Created"

“Dr. Wolf has long been fascinated by 19th-century American entrepreneur Lydia Pinkham and her famous tonic, created from herbs and roots recommended to her by Native American women. The tonic was intended to treat painful menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, absent menses, uterine troubles, and menopausal symptoms such as irritability and hot flashes. It was incredibly effective, and Mrs. Pinkham received thousands of letters from grateful women whose lives and health her tonic had improved.Dr. Wolf has also long been intrigued by the fact that Mrs. Pinkham’s reputation was posthumously assailed, and that her company was bought out in the 20th century by a drug company that altered the original formula. The remarkable results achieved by Mrs. Pinkham’s remedy were gradually erased from cultural memory, replaced instead by a dangerous, multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical industry focused on menstrual and menopausal symptoms. Here, Dr. Wolf largely reconstructs Mrs. Pinkham’s remedy so that you can recreate it yourself. Tell her how you feel after trying this home remedy. Note: Dr. Wolf is not a medical doctor.”Watch Now: From our sponsors:American Alternative Assets: Uncover the truth behind market turbulence. The Bellweather Signal reveals 7 hidden economic indicators flashing red right now. Get the free report and learn how to protect your savings with gold and silver. Download it today at https://www.CloutGold.comDiscover LegiSector! Stay up-to-date on issues you care about with LegiSector’s state-of-the-art summarizing capabilities and customizable portals. Try now for a free trial...Learn more at https://www.legisector.comKimchi One from Brightcore – Health Starts in the GutGet 25% off – Use Code: WOLF at https://www.mybrightcore.com/wolfOr call (888) 575-4996 for up to 50% OFF your order and Free Shipping!Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naomiwolf.substack.com/subscribe