In just 10 minutes Anete takes us on a whirlwind tour of Latvian folk medicine based on the four crucial principles of eating, drinking, warming and, er, rubbing.
The consumption of vast quantities of garlic features prominently, with other root vegetables also employed to good effect, often in combination with honey. Failing that, you can put them in your socks.
Drinks, including hot, diluted vodka, are among other suggested remedies, with Dr. Anete commenting by way of recommendation: "Sounds disgusting, is disgusting, but people say it's also very effective".
If all else fails, smear yourself with pig fat and recite some magic spells.
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