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    What was the ancient Greek method of shock therapy?

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    Kainantu

    Did you know the electric eel can create enough electricity to stun or even kill its prey? Can you imagine wrapping an electric ray around your head?

    People in ancient Greece and Rome believed the electric ray could cure a headache this way!

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    BioElectric therapies first recorded use was in 46 A.D. in ancient Greece. Using electric eels in foot baths for the treatment of headaches, arthritis, neuralgia and circulatory problems.

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