Trepanation

Trepanation involves boring a hole in the skull, the theory being that it helps to relieve pressure and get more oxygen to the brain. This proceedure is said to aid enlightenment and help one lead a more balanced life "better prepared to fight neurosis and depression and less likely to become prone to alcoholism and drug addiction."

The Auger - Journal of Trepan Research - Find information, a photo gallery and a variety of resources to more on trepanation.

Trepanation - The Skeptic's Dictionary on trepanation, providing a nice history of the practice and a dozen or so hole-in-the-head jokes.

Trepanation Kit - Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions puts their trepanation kit online for all to see.

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