Leech therapy: familiar to many of Russian immigrants, but often causing confusion among Australians

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Photo credit: Inna Mitelman

Hirudotherapy is a treatment method using leeches, that has been known for hundreds of years. SBS Russian spoke to a Melbourne naturopath, Inna Mitelman, about how widely this method is known in Australia and for what health conditions leeches should never be used.


The interview is not a medical recommendation; seek advice from your GP.

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