This chapter investigates the appeal of extreme wellness communities on the internet, where individuals find solace in rigid dichotomies despite the falsehoods they perpetuate. It examines the impact of social media rhetoric on promoting unsubstantiated cures, prompting reflection on the hidden agendas behind these deceptive narratives.
Jacqueline Alnes was a DI runner in college, but her athletic career was cut short by a series of mysterious neurological symptoms. Her search for a cure led her to discover the dark side of wellness culture. Her new book is "The Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour."