Dr Brad McKay is done with the wellness scene - charlatans peddling goods, sciencey-salespeople and marketing duping us into spending more money all in the name of better health. So, he wrote a book about it called Fake Medicine. In this ep, the host of Embarrassing Bodies Down Under discusses wellness influencers, quacks and his biggest pet peeve. 

 

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To hear today's full interview, where he discusses alternative therapies from homeopathy to oxygen therapy and reiki, and whether they’re worth it or not...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

Find out more about Dr McKay’s book, Fake Medicine (Hachette, $32.99), here. Or follow him on Instagram, @drbradmckay

 

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

Dr Brad McKay is done with the wellness scene - charlatans peddling goods, sciencey-salespeople and marketing duping us into spending more money all in the name of better health. So, he wrote a book about it called Fake Medicine. In this ep, the host of Embarrassing Bodies Down Under discusses wellness influencers, quacks and his biggest pet peeve. 

 

WANT MORE FROM DR MCKAY?

To hear today's full interview, where he discusses alternative therapies from homeopathy to oxygen therapy and reiki, and whether they’re worth it or not...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

Find out more about Dr McKay’s book, Fake Medicine (Hachette, $32.99), here. Or follow him on Instagram, @drbradmckay

 

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, this podcast will help you make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Hosted by Felicity Harley, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday.  For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

Everyday tips for your mind, body and soul

Healthy-ish

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday. 


For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

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