There's a lot of health advice out there and we urge you to cast a skeptical eye on all of it: including us.
Health studies are just that. Studies. They provide for more information, but rarely are they conclusive. They add to the body of knowledge, but it takes more than one study before it becomes science.
And sometimes, there's outright deception involved. The Federal Trade commission has recently begun raising awareness about advertisements that are designed to look like news. They hide it by calling it "sponsored content", but it's nothing more than an ad.
Sometimes the deception goes even deeper. The Australian Medical Board just fined a doctor $25,000 for claiming to cure cancer with green tea.
When you're sick, you're desperate for a cure. The FDA is very slow. It's only natural for people to turn to unapproved methods for relief. Some might work, some won't, some will hurt you.
Please, be careful, take your time, do your research: be a skeptic.
Don't just take anyone's advice, not even mine.
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