Episode 127: Don’t Drink That: Turpentine and Other Pseudoscientific "cures"

Psychosocial Distancing

Episode 127 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into a continuation of the Year of Clickbait with PSEUDOSCIENCE! This Spring we are going to be talking about pseudoscience. Who believes it? Why do they believe it? Is there a kernel of truth to some of the pseudoscientific beliefs people have? And more…

In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk about spectrum of medical history to naturopath pseudoscience religion through a number of poisonous substances that some people say drinking can cure all your maladies. From the history of turpentine as a cure to the rise of industrial bleaching agents as a miracle supplement and “sacrament”, to the spirituality of Shivambu or urine therapy where people consume, wash, and engage in other practices with a dangerous natural waste product.

Warning: This episode does contain some graphic information and some gross content and all season we will be talking about some less than savory topics.

PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/

Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/

Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy

Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos

Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones

Ask Psychology Question of the Week: What research stands the test of time in light of the replication crisis?

Articles and some basic resources

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/medicine-doesnt-come-from-the-hardware-store-dont-drink-turpentine/

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/turpentine-the-fountain-of-youth-according-to-dr-jennifer-daniels/

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/danger-dont-drink-miracle-mineral-solution-or-similar-products

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/09/04/church-leader-sons-jailed-defying-fda-touting-coronavirus-cure/5660825002/

https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/urine-therapy-facebook-groups/