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Wonderland of wellbeing promises

Under criticism: Is wellness science or pseudoscience?

The effect of energetic treatments such as Reiki has not been scientifically proven. / © Jürgen Rübig Pixabay

20.9.2024

Wellness is a business worth billions or trillions. With longevity, the latest hype, wellness resorts can also make good profits. The promise of a healthy, long life often goes hand in hand with illustrious alternative medical practices. Canadian psychologist Dr Jonathan N. Stea has set himself the task of debunking these.

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Bärbel Schwertfeger

is herself a graduate psychologist, likes to look deeply and critically into people and systems. She herself relaxes once a year during an Ayurveda holiday.

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