Not actually Eastern/ancient
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Speaking of great points, here’s another one from Dr. Tim Caulfield:
Let's be clear, many popular alternative medicine practices are "Western" (a framing that grates, btw) & not based on "ancient wisdom" or traditional knowledge.
— Timothy Caulfield (@CaulfieldTim) September 4, 2020
Also, science-y language used to justify (not some alternate knowledge system) & claimed to work in a measurable way. pic.twitter.com/7Q5Le9RLYS
See also:
- Osteopathy: US, 1890s
- Craniosacral therapy (child of osteopathy): US, 1900s
- Therapeutic touch: US, 1970s
- Epsom salts: UK, 1700s
- Acupuncture: actually Eastern, but not actually ancient
- Massage: actually ancient, but not actually Eastern
- “Miracle Mineral Solution” (Bleach): US, recent
And that's just off the top of my head.