These Past Hygiene Practices Will Shock You

Image of shocking hygiene practice: Leeches — PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA.ORG

Leeches Used To Drain Blood

If you ever got sick in ancient times, people would assume it was the result of stagnant blood. In an effort to get things circulating properly once more and rid the body of illness (or even a minor cold), you’d be forced to try bloodletting with leeches. Does the thought make you sick in its own right? Don’t worry— you could always opt to have your blood drained by a dirty knife instead.