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Feb 2025
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Greens Powders, Carnivore Diets, and the...

The Wellness Scoop
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This week, we’re diving into the wellness stories everyone’s talking about! Is TikTok becoming the go-to doctor for a whole generation, or is it a recipe for misinformation? Is the carnivore diet a dangerous fad, or is there some truth behind the hype? (Hint: a Florida man found out the hard way when his extreme all-meat-and-dairy diet left him with cholesterol literally oozing from his skin!) And what about greens powders and celebrity-endorsed supplements like David Beckham’s I.M.8—are they worth their sky-high price tags, or is the £385 billion supplement industry selling us a dream? We’re also exploring the revolutionary NHS trial testing brain implants to boost mood and transform mental health care. Tune in as we cut through the noise to find out what’s really worth your time, money, and health!


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