Hello, I’m Curissa Groll. I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, which means I love health and wellness. However, throughout my life and academic career I have fount there's a dark side to the wellness industry. Scammed Wellness is a podcast dedicated to breaking down the scams, scandals, and swindles within the wellness industry. Think of it as true crime meets wellness! I use the power of storytelling to illustrate these narratives, and hope to provide the listener with evidenced based advice to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
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Hello, I’m Curissa Groll. I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, which means I love health and wellness. However, throughout my life and academic career I have fount there's a dark side to the wellness industry. Scammed Wellness is a podcast dedicated to breaking down the scams, scandals, and swindles within the wellness industry. Think of it as true crime meets wellness! I use the power of storytelling to illustrate these narratives, and hope to provide the listener with evidenced based advice to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
Episode 8: Diet Pills, Ephedra Deaths, and How to Actually Set Productive Goals
Scammed Wellness
21 minutes 13 seconds
2 years ago
Episode 8: Diet Pills, Ephedra Deaths, and How to Actually Set Productive Goals
Happy New Year! This week’s episode dives into the mystery regarding diet pills as we take a closer look at one shady ingredient, ephedra. This time of year the wellness industry is working harder than ever to make us feel insecure. I also discuss an evidence-based tool you can use when building your new year's resolutions, goals, or whatever you want to name them.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with a diet pill addiction or abuse you can call the Addiction Center at 1-877-933-3852
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Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephedra_(medicine)#cite_note-consumerreports-26
https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Ephedra.aspx
https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/small-entity-compliance-guide-final-rule-declaring-dietary-supplements-containing-ephedrine
https://www.npr.org/2002/11/22/850679/the-secret-of-ephedras-questionable-success
https://effectiviology.com/appeal-to-nature-fallacy/#:~:text=The%20appeal%20to%20nature%20is,because%20it's%20perceived%20as%20unnatural.
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https://www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/diet-pills/
Scammed Wellness
Hello, I’m Curissa Groll. I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, which means I love health and wellness. However, throughout my life and academic career I have fount there's a dark side to the wellness industry. Scammed Wellness is a podcast dedicated to breaking down the scams, scandals, and swindles within the wellness industry. Think of it as true crime meets wellness! I use the power of storytelling to illustrate these narratives, and hope to provide the listener with evidenced based advice to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
