Politics and Purity: Health and Historical Deceptions

This chapter explores the intersections of politics, health, and historical narratives, particularly criticizing the influence of The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 on health practices favoring the wealthy. It also examines the evolution of detoxification rituals, critiquing misconceptions about cleansing and highlighting the troubling historical ties to concepts of purity and demagoguery. The discussion ultimately reveals how these ideologies have shaped contemporary wellness culture and societal perceptions of illness and morality.