What do snake oil, tapeworm diets, and radioactive face cream have in common?They were all once sold as the secrets to health and beauty.And Thus Spilt the Tea: Outrageous Beauty & Medical Quackery Through the Ages takes readers on a witty, eye-opening journey through history's strangest cures, fads, and "miracle" treatments. From the mercury baths of the Renaissance to Victorian electro-magnetic machines, from spiritualist seances to dangerous beauty sleep tonics, this book uncovers the bizarre lengths people have gone to in the pursuit of hope, healing, and glamour.Blending sharp research with humor and a storyteller's eye, author Dorey Duncan Scott reveals not just the shocking remedies themselves, but the cultural forces and human desperation that fueled them. Each chapter explores a new curiosity:Deadly beauty secrets - laudanum, lead, and powders from the tomb.Weight-loss nightmares - fad diets featuring parasites, starvation, and worse.Mind-body experiments - mesmerism, animal magnetism, and the rise of seances.Snake oil salesmen & miracle elixirs - the marketing geniuses of quack medicine.This is history at its quirkiest - outrageous, fascinating, and sometimes horrifying. Perfect for fans of weird history books, medical curiosities, and cultural oddities, And Thus Spilt the Tea entertains while reminding us just how far people will go in the name of beauty and health.Discover the outrageous world of beauty, medicine, and the eternal cost of hope - one bizarre "cure" at a time. Dorey Duncan Scott is a dynamic empowerment consultant, author, and media personality whose mission is to inspire and equip readers to thrive in every aspect of their lives. Known for her approachable wisdom and witty flair, Dorey blends cutting-edge research with relatable stories to deliver actionable strategies that spark transformation.A lifelong advocate for personal growth and resilience, Dorey has turned her own challenges into a blueprint for success. Through her writing, she empowers readers to embrace their full potential while navigating the complexities of modern life with grace and confidence. Her debut book, V'Empower: Finding Calm Amid Chaos, is a masterclass in achieving balance, building resilience, and redefining what it means to live a purposeful life. Dorey's work empowers readers to embrace their full potential while navigating the complexities of modern life with grace and confidence.When she's not writing, Dorey can be found sharing her expertise on her popular blog, Voguegenics, curating uplifting content that resonates with readers across the globe. With a penchant for lattes and a passion for inspiring others, she brings a unique perspective to the world of self-help, one that's as elegant as it is empowering.Dorey's work has already touched countless lives, and she's just getting started. Join her on this journey to reimagine what's possible and step into the life you've always envisioned.
