I had not heard that story. Horrifying if true, but I agree with you re. the dangers of believing such things blindly.

Acupuncture!?

Well, it does seem to have worked for him. Perhaps it was just mind over matter. :) I actually think it was a rather clever solution given the constraints of the time period. I suspect that Jamie would likely agree with you on the handcuffs, but I can't see Claire going quietly with that solution.