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Snake Oil For The Soul: Exposing Mental Health "Wellness" Grift

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Homeopathy: Berlin Wall Pill Example

Homeopathy products, like the Berlin Wall Pill, are based on diluting substances to the point where no active ingredient remains, relying on water memory for supposed benefits. Despite claims, such products do not contain any of the ingredients they are named after, such as the Berlin Wall. The pitch for the Berlin Wall Pill is to help with emotional barriers in relationships, stemming from the fall of the Berlin Wall. This example highlights the absurdity of homeopathy, a $1.2 billion industry in the US, that lacks scientific basis in delivering therapeutic effects.

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