Chapter
Critiquing the Ideology of Alternative Medicine
37:53 - 41:45 (03:51)
The belief that one cannot change the world and can only change oneself may prevent change, particularly when promoting alternative medicine. Such practices can be fueled by moneyed supplement companies that promote ideologies which are not supported by scientific research.
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The terms 'alternative' and 'Western' medicine are not well defined, making it hard to determine whether a particular treatment is valid or not.
37:53 - 39:11 (01:17)
Summary
The terms 'alternative' and 'Western' medicine are not well defined, making it hard to determine whether a particular treatment is valid or not. The false dichotomy between these two types of medicine also prevents real change in healthcare policy.
ChapterCritiquing the Ideology of Alternative Medicine
EpisodeDr. Oz
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Dr. Oz's Republican worldview, which suggests that the free market will solve healthcare problems, fails to consider the numerous changes that could be made to the American healthcare system.
39:10 - 40:21 (01:10)
Summary
Dr. Oz's Republican worldview, which suggests that the free market will solve healthcare problems, fails to consider the numerous changes that could be made to the American healthcare system. While Dr. Oz claims not to endorse specific products, he has been involved with scam advertising in the past.
ChapterCritiquing the Ideology of Alternative Medicine
EpisodeDr. Oz
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Oprah and Dr. Oz expressed their frustration with being falsely represented in internet ads, claiming they are endorsing specific products when they are not.
40:21 - 41:45 (01:24)
Summary
Oprah and Dr. Oz expressed their frustration with being falsely represented in internet ads, claiming they are endorsing specific products when they are not. Despite discussing supplements like acai berry and resveratrol in the past, they did not make any extraordinary claims about their benefits.