How ‘wellness’ can trap health seekers

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English - May 31, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Have you seen “wellness diets” doing the rounds on TikTok? Practising doctor and author Dr Preeya Alexander discusses these, how ‘wellness’ can be a trap for health seekers, and how to develop critical thinking into what we’re sold around health and wellness.

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