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Wellness Industry Hits $5.6 Trillion Amid Pseudoscience Risks

1/29/2025

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The North American wellness industry has skyrocketed to a staggering $5.6 trillion, offering everything from yoga to alternative medicine. Journalist Rina Raphael questions its unclear definition, while Colleen Derkatch points out the mixed messages in marketing. Despite spending over $30 billion yearly on alternative treatments, many Americans overlook the hidden dangers lurking behind pseudoscience.

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The North American wellness industry has skyrocketed to a staggering $5.6 trillion, offering everything from yoga to alternative medicine. Journalist Rina Raphael questions its unclear definition, while Colleen Derkatch points out the mixed messages in marketing. Despite spending over $30 billion yearly on alternative treatments, many Americans overlook the hidden dangers lurking behind pseudoscience.