Video - Mesmerizing Medicine: A Look Into 1800s Mesmerism

Did you know that in the 1800s, people believed in the power of mesmerism, a practice where individuals were put into a trance-like state by a mesmerist? During these sessions, people would experience strange sensations and even perform actions beyond their control! But the most shocking part is that some mesmerists claimed they could cure illnesses and diseases through mesmerism, leading to a craze for this mystical practice. Imagine being mesmerized by someone and believing they could heal you with just their touch! So next time you feel under the weather, maybe give mesmerism a try? Who knows, it might just work!