Why are so many people today shunning real medicine, vaccines etc for hoaxes and gimmicks like essential oils, weight loss powders, etc? Any ideas why so many are turning away from actual medicine? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by verene, MSN verene is a MSN and specializes in mental health / psychiatic nursing. 1,599 Posts; 10,032 Profile Views A number of factors are likely at play: Everything from unrealistic expectations of medicine, non-understanding of science, to cost of healthcare, and desire for "control" over one's own health, to other issues I've not touched on. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by Snatchedwig, ADN, CNA, LPN, RN Snatchedwig has 12 years experience as a ADN, CNA, LPN, RN and specializes in Medsurg. 2 Followers; 368 Posts; 2,969 Profile Views Can you give us a specific example that you've come across please. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by juniper222 juniper222 specializes in Pre Nursing. 182 Posts; 1,227 Profile Views 12 minutes ago, HelpfulNatureHopeful said: Why are so many people today shunning real medicine, vaccines etc for hoaxes and gimmicks like essential oils, weight loss powders, etc? Any ideas why so many are turning away from actual medicine? Because those work better on evil spirits. That type of thinking has been around forever. It all comes down to a lack of critical thinking skills, which is a big problem today and not only in healthcare. Edited Jan 13 by juniper222 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by brownbook 1 Follower; 3,343 Posts; 45,596 Profile Views 6 minutes ago, Snatchedwig said: Can you give us a specific example that you've come across please. Anti-vaccers, essential oils, weight loss powders. All of these you can find for yourself. Just put them in a Google search. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by Snatchedwig, ADN, CNA, LPN, RN Snatchedwig has 12 years experience as a ADN, CNA, LPN, RN and specializes in Medsurg. 2 Followers; 368 Posts; 2,969 Profile Views 3 minutes ago, brownbook said: Anti-vaccers, essential oils, weight loss powders. All of these you can find for yourself. Just put them in a Google search. Bro/sir/ma'am, you come on here stating very bold statements. If you can not show an instance where this is happening , you need not post on a forum where are objective medical professionals roam. What specific hoaxes? There are known uses for essential oils. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by HelpfulNatureHopeful 126 Posts; 1,174 Profile Views https://intothegloss.com/2014/11/essential-oils-guide/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by brownbook 1 Follower; 3,343 Posts; 45,596 Profile Views 17 minutes ago, HelpfulNatureHopeful said: Why are so many people today shunning real medicine, vaccines etc for hoaxes and gimmicks like essential oils, weight loss powders, etc? Any ideas why so many are turning away from actual medicine? Good question. First worlders take for granted good health, a long life and great medical care. When something goes wrong with our, or a loved ones, health we are shocked.....if doctors can't cure or explain what caused it we want to, have to, blame something. So we search for our own answers and cures. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by Snatchedwig, ADN, CNA, LPN, RN Snatchedwig has 12 years experience as a ADN, CNA, LPN, RN and specializes in Medsurg. 2 Followers; 368 Posts; 2,969 Profile Views 2 minutes ago, HelpfulNatureHopeful said: https://intothegloss.com/2014/11/essential-oils-guide/ Okay half of that website is cosmetic stuff. You dont know certain oils are great moisturizers? A lot of pharmacological medicines derive from natural ingredients. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by juniper222 juniper222 specializes in Pre Nursing. 182 Posts; 1,227 Profile Views In ancient times garlic was used to prevent infection. Garlic has antibacterial qualities as do other oils. Granted its not as good as Ciprofloxacin or any other modern drug, it was not bad for the times. Some of that ancient medicine is still used today, and if you know how to use it, it might save your life in a survival situation. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by HelpfulNatureHopeful 126 Posts; 1,174 Profile Views In a survival situation I’ll go to the hospital I don’t need any hocus pokus care. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 13 by juniper222 juniper222 specializes in Pre Nursing. 182 Posts; 1,227 Profile Views 2 minutes ago, HelpfulNatureHopeful said: In a survival situation I’ll go to the hospital I don’t need any hocus pokus care. If you were in a survival situation there would be no help available or near. That is why it's called a survival situation. Think Bear Grylls. Edited Jan 13 by juniper222 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
