Behind the scenes of a detox scam

It is surprisingly easy to sell snake oil. I know, because I’ve done it. In 2014, I helped create and sell The Right Detox. This was a bogus detoxification program that purported to improve anyone’s well-being and perhaps, cure disease. I was the face of the scam. I launched The Right Detox at a spring-time women’s health expo in Tucson, Arizona. I kicked off my sales-pitch in front of a small audience with an inspirational story about curing myself of psoriasis using natural remedies and diet changes like those promoted in the The Right Detox program. My presentation began this way: Processed foods, pesticides, and other toxic chemicals are making us sick. We encounter these toxins everywhere. In order to be healthy in today’s world, we must detoxify. Early in my life, I learned how food and chemicals can affect my health. As a teenager, I was diagnosed with psoriasis. Almost every surface of my body had unsightly plaques. My dermatologist prescribed steroids to use for the rest of my life. When I asked about alternatives, he said, “This is it.” I refused to accept this. Instead, I researched natural therapies on my own. I began eliminating toxic foods and chemicals. I started to rebuild my digestive health with probiotics and enzymes. I took cod liver oil to reduce inflammation. Without steroids, my skin improved and so did my health. My amazing recovery inspired me to become a naturopathic doctor. I designed this program, The Right Detox, based on my experience...
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