Juice cleanse hype meets real science. We break down detox diet claims, Master Cleanse history, celery juice, and the cucumber salad trend. Learn what helps, what harms, and what to do instead.

What you get:

What a juice cleanse is and how programs run Master Cleanse origins and celebrity buzz

Detox myths versus real biology, liver and kidneys handle detox

Short term weight loss versus rebound weight gain

Risks, low protein, blood sugar swings, food safety, kidney stone risk, electrolyte issues

Trends, cucumber salad TikTok, celery juice mornings, “detox” teas

Safer moves, whole foods, fiber, protein, hydration, sustainable habits

Why watch:

Save money on cleanse kits

Protect health with evidence based choices

Spot marketing tactics that shape wellness fads

Use simple swaps that raise nutrition today

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Ever felt like you "know" a celebrity, streamer, or fictional character? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into parasocial relationships: the one-sided bonds we form with people who may never know we exist.

We explore where the idea came from in the 1950s with psychologists Donald Horton and Richard Wohl, how it's evolved with social media, and why our brains are wired to feel connected to people on screens.

You'll learn about:

• What parasocial relationships are (and how they differ from being a fan)

• Why we get attached to creators, celebrities, and characters

• The benefits: companionship, inspiration, identity, stigma reduction

• The risks: obsession, isolation, and when things cross the line

• Modern twists: stan culture, influencer marketing, AI companions, VTubers

• Myth-busting common misconceptions It's a funny, honest conversation about something most of us experience without realizing it.

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Horton & Wohl (1956) - Original parasocial interaction study Harvard Health (2023) - Parasocial relationships and loneliness gaps TIME Magazine (2023) - In defense of parasocial relationships Lamarche et al. (2024) - Parasocial relationships fulfill emotional needs Lam et al. (2022) - YouTube parasocial relationships reduce mental health stigma Zajonc (1968) - Mere exposure effect and familiarity Coyne et al. (2018) - Meta-analysis of prosocial media effects Mares & Pan (2013) - Sesame Street learning across 15 countries Schiappa et al. (2005) - Parasocial contact hypothesis Risks: Cohen (2004) - Parasocial breakups and attachment styles U.S. Surgeon General (2023) - Loneliness epidemic advisory Joseph et al. (2023) - VTubers and social support Maeda et al. (2024) - AI companions public perceptions Hartmann (2008) - Parasocial interaction encyclopedia entry

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Step into one of history’s most shocking medical and cultural practices: foot binding in China. Also known as Lotus Feet, this brutal tradition started in the 10th century and crushed generations of women under the weight of “beauty standards.”

From our Patreon archives, this exclusive episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast is now available for everyone.

We break down:

• The origins of foot binding and why it became a status symbol

• The painful bone-breaking process and the lifelong health consequences

• The link between foot binding, sexuality, and power in ancient China

• How the practice persisted for centuries, despite bans in the early 20th century

• The psychological and physical toll it took on women

• How Western influence, cultural change, and female autonomy movements led to its decline

This isn’t just medical history, it’s a raw look at how culture and control over women’s bodies shaped generations. If you love shocking medical history, dark health facts, and stories you won’t believe are true, hit subscribe and join us every week for more.

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