Think of all the music jingles you've heard over the years, promising that this pill or that one will help prevent cancer, ease your aching bones or guarantee you a longer, healthier life.
It's snake oil and in this episode we tell you the difference between Western medicine, alternative medicine and outright frauds.
Pay close attention, because some people will swallow anything.
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