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PROMPT: In our daily lives, we are inundated with advertisements for the next best supplement or gadget for a "healthy" lifestyle. Many of these new products claim to be backed by "science." In this activity, you will research the principles of pseudoscience, pick a new "health" product from the list, research and discuss if there is any scientific or clinical evidence to support the manufacturer's claims. You may choose a product from the list or find one of your own to research.

• The Jade Egg (sold by Goop)
• Reishi powder/supplement
• "Sweat enhancing creams" for your workout
• Himalayan salt lamps
• Detox teas
• Placenta pills
• Coffee enemas
• Oxygen shots
• Colon hydrotherapy
• Infrared saunas
• Raw water
• Cryotherapy

In the text box, answer each section with at least one paragraph (5 sentences).

1. What is pseudoscience? Describe ways that you can identify that a manufacturer is using pseudoscience to back their product's "scientific claims."
2. Discuss the product that you picked. Describe what it is, and a summary of how it is used. What claims does the manufacturer make about this product?

6 months ago

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