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Myth Busting

  • Mythbusting Cookware Materials
    Navigating Cookware Safety: Stainless steel shines, non-stick slips, and the surprising truth about cast iron. Get the facts and choose wisely.

  • Ketogenic Diet: Burning Fat Or Burning Out?
    45% think keto risks outweigh benefits, while science critiques its long-term health impact, suggesting healthier diet alternatives.

  • Taking A Trip Through The Evidence On Psychedelics
    Psychedelics show promise for mental health treatment, but solid scientific consensus calls for more research amidst a history of sensationalism and regulatory hurdles.

  • Reflexology: What The Science Says
    Debunking reflexology myths: can it really realign body energies or connect remote nerves for healing? The science says no – it’s placebo at best.

  • Grains: Bread Of Life, Or Cereal Killer?
    Grains: staple of diets or silent killers? Science reveals the truth behind refined vs. whole grains, how processing impacts health, and why moderation is key.

  • Breast Milk’s Benefits That Are (So Far) Not Replicable
    Breast milk outranks formula in health benefits, offering vital immune advantages that formula lacks, yet both serve crucial roles for infant nutrition.

  • Qigong: A Breath Of Fresh Air?
    Qigong’s efficacy is debated, but science reveals potential health benefits, despite a lack of evidence for qi. When placebos outperform qigong remains unclear.

  • Ear Candling: Is It Safe & Does It Work?
    Ear candling: an even public split, but science firmly says “False!”—evidence shows it’s ineffective and risky.

  • Cupping: How It Works (And How It Doesn’t)
    Diving into cupping: 40% praise its circulatory benefits, while science critiques the pseudoscience but acknowledges possible health stimulation.

  • How Much Can Hypnotherapy Really Do?
    Hypnotherapy: More than placebo magic? Dive into stats, science and the debate around hypnotherapy’s effectiveness across suggestibility and health conditions.

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