About the book
Testosterone and estrogen treatments are common today, but in the late 19th and early 20th centuries the discovery of sex gland secretions led both physicians and the public to believe they had found the secret to bodily rejuvenation. This led to bizarre human experimentation involving injections of glandular fluid, ingestion of glandular tissues and the transplanting of testes and ovaries. Stranger still, the treatments supposedly worked, with both men and women reporting enhanced vitality. Only later would the truth about these placebo-induced results be brought to light. This book explores the early history and practices of \"organotherapy\" and how it provided important scientific insights despite its pseudoscientific nature.
Editions of The Gland Illusion
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- ISBN 9781476666129
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476626598
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Testosterone and estrogen treatments are common today, but in the late 19th and early 20th centuries the discovery of sex gland secretions led both physicians and the public to believe they had found the secret to bodily rejuvenation. This led to bizarre human experimentation involving injections of glandular fluid, ingestion of glandular tissues and the transplanting of testes and ovaries. Stranger still, the treatments supposedly worked, with both men and women reporting enhanced vitality. Only later would the truth about these placebo-induced results be brought to light. This book explores the early history and practices of \"organotherapy\" and how it provided important scientific insights despite its pseudoscientific nature.
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What is The Gland Illusion about?
Testosterone and estrogen treatments are common today, but in the late 19th and early 20th centuries the discovery of sex gland secretions led both physicians and the public to believe they had found the secret to bodily rejuvenation. This led to bizarre human experimentation involving injections of glandular fluid, ingestion of glandular tissues and the transplanting of testes and ovaries. Stranger still, the treatments supposedly worked, with both men and women reporting enhanced vitality. Only later would the truth about these placebo-induced results be brought to light. This book explores the early history and practices of \"organotherapy\" and how it provided important scientific insights despite its pseudoscientific nature.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Gland Illusion?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Popular medicine and health
Where can I read a sample of The Gland Illusion?
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How long is The Gland Illusion and how many pages does it have?
The Gland Illusion has 220 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Gland Illusion?
John B. Nanninga
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Gland Illusion is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476666129) and pdf(ISBN 9781476626598)
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