Conspirituality 245: Raw Dogging Wellness [feat Mallory DeMille]
Feb 20, 2025
Mallory DeMille, a wellness expert and critic, dives into the controversial raw wellness trend. She dissects the health myths surrounding raw milk and meat, highlighting the pseudoscience fueling these beliefs. The discussion also examines the romanticized roots of the raw food movement and its ties to contemporary wellness culture. Mallory critiques the appeal of raw water and the commercial exploitation of health ideals, emphasizing the dangers of neglecting scientific understanding in favor of trendy diets.
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Raw Milk as Virtue Signaling
- Influencers celebrated the prospect of raw milk legalization after RFK Jr.'s nomination.
- They view raw milk consumption as a virtue signal of anti-establishment beliefs.
Influencers Promoting Raw Milk for Kids
- Wellness influencers like Kaylee Means advocate for raw milk consumption for children.
- They claim raw milk reduces childhood allergies and asthma without providing evidence.
Debunking Raw Milk Studies
- Mallory DeMille debunks studies cited to support raw milk benefits.
- The studies had methodological flaws and focused on rural populations, limiting their generalizability.