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Haunted Women's Health: Debunking Historical Health Myths about Women
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Sisällön tarjoaa Jessica Colarco and Kelly Fox, Jessica Colarco, and Kelly Fox. Jessica Colarco and Kelly Fox, Jessica Colarco, and Kelly Fox tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
Kelly and Jessica explore historical health myths affecting women between the 1700s and early 1900s, such as the wandering womb theory, Victorian fainting spells, vinegar for slimming, and the myth that cold feet cause colds. Each myth is debunked or discussed in the context of historical practices and modern understanding. They wrap up by sharing literary recommendations that depict women's health issues through historical fiction. The episode emphasizes the importance of questioning outdated health advice and seeking expert guidance.
Our Book Recommendations in this episode:
- The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake
- The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- The Birth House by Ami McKay
- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Related Research Articles:
- British Medical Journal on the History of Hysteria
- Victorian Corsets: Fashion vs. Health
- The Evolution of Germ Theory
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