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They don't cure anything. In fact they hurt you. The suck your blood and can cause an infection. Plus most are in cold waters and you cant feel them because they have a speacial venom. Don't use it. IN THE OLD TIMES THE USED LEECHES TO TRY TO TAKE AWAY BAD BLOOD FROM PEOPLE! THE PEOPLE DIED!
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Do you suppose bloodletting by leeches was a good technique to cure psychosomatic illnesses?
This was not a good technique to use for any disease. It often caused more harm that help in patients.
What countries still use leeches to cure sickness?
the united states uses leeches to reattach appendages
How do leeches cure painful joints?
When leeches bite into you they release an anesthetic into the area so that you don't realise what they are doing.
What kind of illnesses can Jesus cure?
Jesus can cure any illness in the world.
How was bloodletting used?
To cure people from illnesses. Sometimes it was used to prevent illnesses also.
How does medication cure illnesses?
Kills Bacteria
What types of illnesses do antibiotics cure?
Antibiotics only cure bacterial infections. Antibiotics will not cure a viral infection.
What illnesses of guinea pig can an apple cure?
none
How can you cure illnesses caused by bacteria?
Take an antibiotic.
How do you cure illnesses?
Illnesses can be cured in combinations of medications, surgery, and therapy. Illnesses are cured by the immune system also with assistance from the medical profession.
What plants are used to cure illnesses?
the pink pearl rose
What kind of illnesses do patients in a hospice have?
Unfortunately, those in hospice care are diagnosed with terminal illnesses for which there is no for treatment and cure.
