How to Avoid Common Health Quackeries

Everyday we are bombarded with advertizements via the internet, magazines, tv infomercials , ect. Inviting us to try new products at a low affordable prices. We live in a consumer age and we are constantly looking for ways to feel better and get more for our money. However, with so many products available it is hard to distinguish if we are getting a quality product or just falling victim to another gimmick or quackery.

" 'Quackery' derives from the word quacksalver (someone who boasts about his salves). Dictionaries define quack as "a pretender to medical skill; a charlatan" and "one who talks pretentiously without sound knowledge of the subject discussed." These definitions suggest that the promotion of quackery involves deliberate deception, but many promoters sincerely believe in what they are doing." (Stephen Barrett) The term Quackery can be used when referring to a product or service.


Here are 4 tips to help you avoid common quackeries especially concerning products and services for your health.

1.) Make sure the product or service comes from a reliable source. Look for .org or .edu websites they are usually government based or done by non-profit organizations. These websites are more likely to give you quality information then .com websites, which are usually trying to get you to purchase something. Check who is posting the information and if the site is linked to any other reputable ones.
2.)Consult your physician or medical staff. Your physician is up to date on standard procedures and treatments. He will be able to guide you to what would be useful along with your normal medical treatment.

3.) Beware of buzz words in the advertisement. Secret or secret formula, miracle, fast acting, and guranteed are all examples of buzz words. If these products really were 100% guranteed then we would see medical professionals, and main stream society using them.

4.) Be aware of any product that tells you to use them in place of professional medical treatment. Any hollistic or natural products treatments should always be used along with standard professional medical treatment not in place of.

In the end health and happiness aren’t something that we can buy in three simple payments of $29.95. They are earned through patience, research and weighing the pros and cons.
So do your homework and don't get duped into wasting your money or time.