The Dr. Jules Plant-Based Podcast

Pseudoscience Exposed: How to Spot Wellness Trends That Don't Work


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Ever feel bombarded by conflicting health advice online? From raw carrot salads supposedly detoxing estrogen to cold plunges magically melting fat, Dr. Jules cuts through the noise with science-based clarity in this eye-opening episode.

We're living in an era where everyone with a social media account claims expertise in hormones, detoxification, and biohacking. But there's a vast difference between what sounds scientific and what actually holds up under scrutiny. Dr. Jules delivers three powerful thinking tools that will transform how you evaluate health claims: understanding that mechanism doesn't equal meaningful outcome, recognizing that anecdotes aren't evidence, and acknowledging that short-term hype rarely translates to long-term health.

The episode systematically examines trending wellness fads including hormone-balancing smoothies, chlorophyll water, mouth taping, and cold plunging — revealing what limited evidence exists behind the marketing hype. You'll learn to recognize how wellness influencers misuse scientific concepts, cherry-pick studies, and exploit mechanisms that sound impressive but deliver minimal real-world benefits. 

Most importantly, Dr. Jules emphasizes that while you're chasing trendy biohacks, you might be neglecting the fundamentals that deliver exponentially greater health benefits: quality sleep, stress management, exercise, plant-forward nutrition, social connection, and avoiding toxins.

Whether you've been curious about the latest TikTok health trend or simply want to become more discerning about health information, this episode provides a practical framework for critical thinking. Share this episode with someone who might be vulnerable to health hype, and together let's make critical thinking about health claims cool again.

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Peace, love, plants!
Dr. Jules

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The Dr. Jules Plant-Based PodcastBy Dr. Jules Cormier (MD)

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