I posted this once already this morning, in regard to cancer chemotherapy, but it seems appropriate to this discussion as well:
As a cancer survivor, I would note that the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC produces an iPhone app called "About Herbs: A Guide to Botanicals, Supplemnts, Complementary Therapies, and More." Their FAQ states, "Alternative treatments are those used instead of mainstream therapies. They are unproven, expensive, and unsafe. We do not offer alternative medicine in this hospital. Complimentary medicine includes therapies that are used as adjuncts to mainstream cancer care. They are supportive measures that control symptoms, enhance well-being, and contribute to overall patient care. The benefits are usually supported by clinical studies and they are generally inexpensive." They then go on to discuss at length the interactions between common - and not so common - herbs and supplements that should never be used while on mainstream chemotherapy; those which may be helpful; and those which need consultation with your physician. The remainder of the app is a database of individual supplements and herbs - one explanation for patients, and a more detailed description with doi references to the NLM for professionals - which can be browsed alphabetically, or searched for a specific reference as needed. It is frequently (and has been for years), and I have found it very helpful personally and professionally.
I couldn't help noticing how many of the "instead you should" were "talk to a healthcare provider." You are absolutely correct, but for people with no insurance, a month of even these ridiculous supplements is cheaper (not to mention more easily obtained). Obviously they still don't work, but I can understand the quest. So along with advocating for everyone to get healthcare, what else can we tell people who need help?
Love how you debunked this. The wellness market is booming beause women aren't getting the "holistic" care we need in traditional medical environments. And because we are putting unrealistic expectations on ourselves. Expensive unproven supplements are not the answer and this post helps understand what to look for and what to ask to make informed decisions. Keep sharing!
"So you need to have infectious tissue which is almost always gonna be brain tissue. And then that either needs to be injected into a person, consumed orally by a person, or placed in another person's brain for transmission to occur."
So yes, kind of? But mostly because they were feeding cows ground up animals (which is not a natural part of their diet) and their normal muscle meat meat got infected.
This is 🙌. So astute. So right on. I’m sharing it with everybody I know who follows a pseudo-science influencer.
I posted this once already this morning, in regard to cancer chemotherapy, but it seems appropriate to this discussion as well:
As a cancer survivor, I would note that the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC produces an iPhone app called "About Herbs: A Guide to Botanicals, Supplemnts, Complementary Therapies, and More." Their FAQ states, "Alternative treatments are those used instead of mainstream therapies. They are unproven, expensive, and unsafe. We do not offer alternative medicine in this hospital. Complimentary medicine includes therapies that are used as adjuncts to mainstream cancer care. They are supportive measures that control symptoms, enhance well-being, and contribute to overall patient care. The benefits are usually supported by clinical studies and they are generally inexpensive." They then go on to discuss at length the interactions between common - and not so common - herbs and supplements that should never be used while on mainstream chemotherapy; those which may be helpful; and those which need consultation with your physician. The remainder of the app is a database of individual supplements and herbs - one explanation for patients, and a more detailed description with doi references to the NLM for professionals - which can be browsed alphabetically, or searched for a specific reference as needed. It is frequently (and has been for years), and I have found it very helpful personally and professionally.
I couldn't help noticing how many of the "instead you should" were "talk to a healthcare provider." You are absolutely correct, but for people with no insurance, a month of even these ridiculous supplements is cheaper (not to mention more easily obtained). Obviously they still don't work, but I can understand the quest. So along with advocating for everyone to get healthcare, what else can we tell people who need help?
Love how you debunked this. The wellness market is booming beause women aren't getting the "holistic" care we need in traditional medical environments. And because we are putting unrealistic expectations on ourselves. Expensive unproven supplements are not the answer and this post helps understand what to look for and what to ask to make informed decisions. Keep sharing!
Modern women should eat like carnivorous cavewomen?
…You mean like MTG?
Didn’t Mad Cow disease spread from natural organ meats?
"So you need to have infectious tissue which is almost always gonna be brain tissue. And then that either needs to be injected into a person, consumed orally by a person, or placed in another person's brain for transmission to occur."
https://www.acs.org/pressroom/tiny-matters/mad-cow-and-the-history-cause-and-spread-of-prion-diseases.html
So yes, kind of? But mostly because they were feeding cows ground up animals (which is not a natural part of their diet) and their normal muscle meat meat got infected.
Prion disease is fascinating. A real life version of ICE NINE.