The Dream Selling the Dream
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Mar 7, 2024 Exploring deceptive health claims of essential oil MLM companies, risks of relying on oils for severe illnesses, toxic effects, illegal claims, regulatory actions during COVID-19. Historical context of therapeutic claims, challenges in regulating MLMs, influence of celebrities, social media. Murky origins of essential oil companies, harmful effects of MLMs in wellness industry. Rise of Young Living Essential Oils, controversies, emergence of competitor DoTERRA.
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Misleading Health Claims
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, some doTERRA distributors shared misleading information about alkaline foods and their effect on the virus.
- This misinformation spread on social media with hashtags like #COVID.
doTERRA and Unsubstantiated Claims
- doTERRA, a popular MLM selling essential oils, has distributors who make unsubstantiated health claims.
- Despite being against company policy, doTERRA products are often found in retail outlets.
False Claims and Potential Harm
- In 2014, the FTC warned doTERRA about distributors claiming their oils could combat Ebola.
- Some distributors claimed oregano oil could cure various diseases, including Ebola, despite a lack of scientific evidence.