Blood
Blood cleaning, bee venom therapy and urine facials – we assess the evidence behind the latest ‘wellness’ trends
Sep
From ancient healing practices to the latest anti-ageing treatment, our news feeds are full of alternative therapies promising to cleanse, repair and rejuvenate inside and out. But while some are harmless, others should be avoided at all costs
While there are harmless ways to spend your money unwisely, some ‘treatments’ are downright dangerous. Photo: Getty Images
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Lynne Franks, the former PR guru and inspiration for Jennifer Saunders’ Edina Monsoon character in Absolutely Fabulous, wrote recently about travelling to Germany to have her blood cleaned. It was a birthday present to herself for her 75th, and cost nearly €6k. It’s not available in the UK, where she lives, although the NHS does have an apheresis department if you have blood cancers or other blood disorders.
