19 Everyday Health Practices from the Past That Would Raise an Eyebrow

The term “snake oil” has become synonymous with scams and unfounded products making wild claims. But in the 19th and 20th centuries, when snake oil was successfully marketed as a magical, miracle cure-all, the public willingly obliged. When the scam was revealed, a deep riff engendered a growing distrust between society and the medical industry that still persists today.