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3 Fake Cure All’s You Should Be Aware Of

A look into Pseudoscience

By RJPublished 5 years ago 4 min read
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As science and modern medicine continues to develop, some people create their own ideas on how it works. Social media gives everyone a platform, and some use it to prey on the sick and desperate. These fake cure alls are being promoted at this very moment, and can cause serious implications, and even death. Be very cautious about whose advice you take, and always consult your doctor before taking or using anything. I'll get off my soapbox now, let's dive in.

Jillian Epperly’s Jilly Juice

Source: Kungfumagazine.com

Jillian Epperly produces a product called "Jilly Juice," that she claims can cure cancer, HIV, aids, and allows people to regrow their limbs. She boasts that her cure all juice eradicated her own illnesses and allergies. She even claims the juice can "cure" homosexuality.

Jilly Juice is composed of fermented cabbage and kale, with added pink Himalayan salt. She's encouraging chronically ill people to dehydrate themselves, and induce painful diarrhea. She believes the origin of all illnesses lies in the fungus "Candida," a naturally occurring fungus in the body that if overgrown can lead to infections in the mouth, gut, and vagina (yeast infections). However, it is relatively harmless, and has no effect on the diseases she claims it does. Her unfabricated statements could lead to serious health implications for her followers. Not to mention she has no scientific evidence, and runs on her own twisted belief of how biological functions work.

Below is an article from a U.K chemist who thoroughly breaks down the chemistry behind the fake cure.

Consuming Jillian's recommended dosage of a gallon a day could lead to nausea, dizziness, and explosive diarrhea, due to salt poisoning. Be mindful of this snake oil saleswoman, and avoid this fake cure all that can actually be damaging to your health.

Jim Humbles Miracle Mineral Supplement

Miracle mineral supplement is essentially bleach that pseudoscience peddlers promote. Jim Humble brought the idea originally to light in his book, The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century. In it he claims that the substance can cure all diseases, that it destroys all parasites and toxins in the body, and allows it to function properly and heal itself.

The problem is the claims are completely unfounded and no trials have been conducted to prove its value. The Guardian, a British newspaper states that MMS is "nasty stuff" and anyone using it should stop and throw the product away. The FDA even issued a warning heeding consumers to avoid it, stating that there was no evidence that it has any health benefits.

One of the most disgusting components of this fake cure all is that they claim it can cure autism. Using it on disabled children who may not be able to defend themselves. This fake science is dangerous, and could lead to serious injury.

Safety Concerns and Side Effects

MMS is chlorine dioxide, which is an industrial bleach. It's a toxic chemical that causes side effects when ingested like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and life-threatening low blood pressure caused by dehydration. Do not purchase or consume MMS—it is dangerous and potentially fatal.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is found in most households, and is safe to use to clean wounds, get stains out of carpet, and even whiten teeth.

However, it has been marketed as a cure for cancer, this idea emerging from the theory that cancer could survive in an oxygen deprived environment. The theory was founded by a German doctor named Otto Heinrich Warburg. As a result of his findings, further studies were conducted, and it came out that cancer could survive in both oxygen rich, and low oxygen conditions.

The evidence that hydrogen peroxide can not cure cancer did not stop pseudoscience doctors from pushing a high concentration “food grade” hydrogen peroxide to their followers. They urged them to ingest the substance orally, or by injecting it intravenously. Both can cause very serious implications and even death.

The side effects of ingesting the chemical orally, and injecting it are listed on a medical today article that has been peer reviewed by other doctors.

The typical concentration of hydrogen peroxide is 3 percent. The fake doctors suggest using 35 percent concentration. At this high level, users who ingest can experience,

  • ulcers
  • burns in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach
  • bloating
  • trouble breathing
  • loss of consciousness
Users who inject may experience
  • gas bubbles that can impede blood flow, which can be fatal
  • kidney failure
  • deterioration of red blood cells
  • inflammation of blood cells at the injection site

Jeff Holiday is a goofy neuroscience student and YouTuber who makes videos discussing the pseudoscience community, and can keep you up to date on the most ridiculous fake medications out there. He makes the dark subject fun and easy to understand. Thank me later. Also, please be aware of what you put into your body. You only get one.

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