Yoga Meets Movement Science

Wellness Myths in the Yoga World

Nov 12, 2023
Guest
Andrea Love
Guest
Dr. Jessica Steier
Dr. Jessica Steier, a public health scientist, and Dr. Andrea Love, an immunologist, dive into the murky waters of wellness myths. They discuss how the wellness industry differs from conventional medicine and expose the gaps in supplement regulation in the U.S. Their insights challenge common beliefs, like the effectiveness of multivitamins and the dangers of IV vitamin therapy. Learn how emotional marketing creates a risk perception gap and how to discern credible health information in a sea of misinformation.
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INSIGHT

Wellness Industry Misrepresents Wellness

  • The wellness industry markets fear and sells complicated fixes while often lacking evidence.
  • Andrea Love and Jessica Steier say true wellness is simple habits like sleep, movement, and vaccines.
ADVICE

Pause Before Responding To Fear-Based Claims

  • Avoid fear-based marketing and focus on proven daily habits like sleep, movement, and preventive care.
  • Pause when content evokes strong emotion and check credible sources before acting.
INSIGHT

Medicine Versus Wellness: Evidence And Oversight

  • Conventional medicine is evidence- and regulation-driven, covering drugs, devices, and biologics.
  • Andrea Love emphasizes FDA oversight and post-market surveillance that wellness products often lack.
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