Video - Odd Historical Health Remedies

Did you know that during the Middle Ages, people believed that they could cure headaches by wearing socks on their heads? This bizarre practice was thought to draw the pain away from the head. As if that wasn't strange enough, in ancient Rome, urine was used as a teeth whitener! Romans believed that the ammonia in urine could help keep their teeth pearly white. And speaking of strange beliefs, in medieval Europe, people thought that carrying around a human tooth could protect them from evil spirits. Imagine having a tooth in your pocket for good luck! These historical oddities will definitely make you appreciate modern practices.