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       The ‘leech to draw blood’ and other curious facts about medicine in ancient times Thanks to all the technological and scientific advances, we have better conditions to take care of our health. If you remember, in school they say that the death rate was low, about 30 years old. Why is it not so now? People manage to live longer thanks to the fact that various diseases are already known and it is known how they should be treated. This was not the case in ancient times. Learn about some curious facts from the time, like, for example, that they used a leech to draw blood from a patient. It is well known that not long ago  anesthesia  existed, nor were there operating rooms where people could be treated. Indeed, many drugs were discovered as a disease like the Black Plague. Without further ado, let’s discover curious facts about medicine in ancient times. Trust me, you’ll be surprised. Curious facts about medicine in ancient times Curious Fact #1 of Medicine in Antiquity Hemorrhoids

Green Tea Extract May Help Reduce Blood Sugar and Gut Inflammation Green tea has long been cited for potential health benefits. Now a new study looks at green tea extract and finds it may help reduce blood sugar levels. It may also lower gut inflammation, according to the research. Green tea is known for its long list of potential health benefits, like improved brain function and protection against cancer. Now new research on people with a handful of heart disease risk factors is showing that ingesting green tea extract for four weeks can also reduce blood sugar levels and lower gut inflammation. Researchers say this is one of the first studies to assess whether health risks linked to metabolic syndrome may be lessened by green tea. “Green tea is known to be a rich source of antioxidants, substances that help fight inflammation in the body. Now we are learning more about how green tea can have a positive impact on the gut,” said Dr. Anjali Mone, a gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospi