Believe It or Not The History, Culture, and Science Behind Health Beliefs and Practices
This book examines the history, culture, and science behind health myths. The word “myth” can have two quite different meanings: (1) a shared tradition or story and (2) a belief that can be falsified. Most previous books have focused on “busting” the second type of myth – explaining why the myth is...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature Switzerland
2023, 2023
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2023 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- I. How to Evaluate Scientific Evidence
- 1. How Science Helps Decide What to Believe
- 2. Summing Up: Synthesizing the Scientific Evidence
- II. Infection
- 3. Dodging the Draft: Does Avoiding the Cold Reducing the Risk of Catching a Cold?
- 4. Dietary Supplements and Common Viral Infections: “Boosting” the Immune System or the Manufacturers’ Profits?
- 5. Common Sense or Nonsense? Non-Drug Treatments for the Common Cold
- III. Skin and Eye Conditions-. 6. Duct (or Duck) Tape for Treating Warts: A Quack Remedy?
- 7. Aloe Vera: Does it Work? A Burning Question
- 8. Diet and Acne: Should Teenagers Avoid Pizza and Chocolate?
- 9. I Can See Clearly Now: Do Glasses Make You More Nearsighted?
- 10. Eye Strain and Headache: A Change in Viewpoint?
- IV. Foods and Beverages
- 11.The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: Detox or Redux?
- 12. Preventing or Treating a Hangover: Dilution or Delusion?
- 13. Preventing or Treating a Hangover: Dilution or Delusion?
- 14. Artificial sweeteners and cancer
- 15. Sugar and hyperactivity in children
- 16. Benefits of organic and non-GMO foods
- 17. Protein supplements to build muscle
- 18. Extra water to prevent jet lag
- 19. High-sugar diet and diabetes
- V. Pregnancy and Childhood
- 20. Born Too Soon: What's in a Number?
- 21. Take Your Shots? Parents’ Fear of Adverse Effects of Vaccines
- 22. Does Teething Cause Fever, Rash, and Other Signs of Illness?
- 23. No Tylenol? No Problem! Beliefs About Fever and its Treatment in Children.