Care for some leech therapy to revitalize yourself? If you find the suggestion bizarre, well, let me tell you not everyone thinks that way. Demi Moore swears by it! She attributes her beauty and her youthful countenance (she definitely does not look 45), to this ancient physician’s art of using leeches.
Medical leeches are a group of several species of leeches but most commonly used for leech therapy are Hirudo medicinalis or the European Medical Leech. In medical parlance this therapy is known as Hirudotherapy (was introduced by Avicenna, way back in the 1020s).
If you are contemplating undertaking the leech therapy to detoxify your blood and to stay youthful, first you need to shave or wax (leeches hate hairy people and Brazilian is apparently preferred by them!), and then dip yourself in turpentine! Why? Well, that is all a part of the leech therapy!
Apart from the beauty benefits, these wriggling, blood-sucking worms provide a very effective means to relieve venous pressure from pooling blood (especially after plastic surgery), and can even assist in reattaching severed fingers to treat potentially fatal circulation disorders.
So, the next time you spot these spineless blood-sucking worms, remember the beautiful Demi Moore. I am sure you will feel less queasy!
Source: DailyMail
