Blood Suckers
Leeches turn into big business in Russia
Russians seeking a cure for their maladies are turning in droves to an ancient fix – leeches!
In Moscow, the little bloodsuckers are credited with curing everything from migraines to heart disease and even gynaecological disorders. Now Dr. Nikonov, the pharmacologist who started this craze, has brought out his own cosmetics range named after himself.
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