Fasting and Fatality: The Dark Side of Wellness

This chapter examines the dangerous practices of Linda Hazzard, a sanitarium owner who promoted extreme fasting as a cure for various diseases. It reveals the harrowing consequences faced by patients like the Williamson sisters, who fell prey to her dubious health regime and ultimately suffered dire outcomes. Through dark humor and skepticism, the discussion critiques the allure of pseudoscientific health claims and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.