Calling anyone who loves History, Medicine and Science! I have just started a new book group over at Goodreads – and would love to have you join us!
In addition to chatting about our favorite books (nonfiction and fiction), we’re also starting a book group. We’ll be diving into our first book together beginning May 1. Will it be Deborah Blum? Mary Roach? Perhaps Knife Man, a book about the 18th century surgeon John Hunter? Lots of great nominations so far. Add your own title! We’ll vote on the finalist.
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Looking for a primer on blood science? Joanne Manaster, college professor, has put together a series of brilliant videos on blood – as told through cookie art. Fun, smart, and accessible. Definitely worth a watch! You can also find her on Twitter @sciencegoddess.
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I won’t divulge my age, but I will mention that a birthday on November 3 makes me a Scorpio – and I am so glad that I don’t live in the 17th century.
Bloodletting was the first course of action when someone was feeling under the weather…a bit like we use Advil or Tylenol now.
While most bleeding was done from the arm, it was sometimes thought advantageous to bleed from other parts of the body depending on the ailment.
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