Genetically Modified Skeptic
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Why Does Your Mom Love Alternative Medicine?
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13:34Now PlayingWe all know a mom who loves alternative medicine. She may call herself a natural mom, a crunchy mom, a holistic mom, etc. Why do moms, specifically, love this kind of pseudoscience? Whether it’s anti-vax, supplement multi level marketing schemes like Herbalife, Young Living, doTERRA, anti-gmo, naturopathy, reiki, homeopathy, or essential oils, mothers seem to eat it up. Here’s my take on why that is.
Special thanks to my guest, ex-naturopath and science communicator Britt Marie Hermes! Be sure to follow her work here:
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“In 2005, the treatment of the whole person (78.3%) was the top reason for using CAM followed by taking an active role in one's health (76.5%).”
The participants believed they should trust their instincts as parents in caring for their child...
Mostly women use CAM / Who uses CAM
Literature Review showing naturalness bias
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