Lesson 3: Quackery

Quackery

Is the promotion of a false or unproven method for profit.

Gullible

They tend to easily believe something printed or broadcasted without verifying the truthfulness of the particular service.

Desperate

They are facing an incurable health condition, leaving this their last option.

Isolated

They become attracted to unconventional methods because they distrust medical science.

Belief in the supernatural

They tend to believe in the promising influence of mystical power.

Overconfident

They firmly believe that they are more knowledgeable and skilled than scientific researchers or experts.

Quacks

Use of print or nonprint media promos in the form of advertisements, well-designed home mailings, and emails.

Medical

“Alternative” practitioners engage in practices that are not science-based and have no proven value

Nutrition

Multilevel companies market a wide variety of health-related products, almost all of which are either inappropriate or overpriced.

Devices

Many people believe that health is purchasable. Thus, many worthless devices are claimed to synchronize brain waves, improve eyesight, relieve stress, relieve pain, remove unwanted deposits or heal diseases.