The Dark Side of the Wellness Industry: Exposing the Myths, Fads and Pseudoscience

Unveiling the Wellness Industry’s Deceptions

The Curiosity Gap
6 min readApr 15, 2024
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The scent of freshly mowed grass filled my nostrils, the taste of raw spinach still lingering on my tongue. Sunlight warmed my face as I struck a warrior pose.

This was the pinnacle of wellness, I thought. But beneath the veneer of vibrant chia puddings and yoga selfies lurked nagging doubts. Could my devotion to wellness be more damaging than beneficial?

Years of obsessing over superfoods and supplements have me questioning everything.

Was this a path to lasting health or an endless chase for something just out of reach? Embark with me on this journey as we dissect the wellness industry, where fads and pseudoscience run rampant. Let’s reclaim true wellness, one green juice at a time…or maybe not.

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The Misinformation Machine

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