|
|
Post by Ros on Aug 10, 2016 3:13:48 GMT -5
...that makes them so susceptible to woo? I remember at the London Olympic games, the fashionable woo was kinesio tape, this year it's cupping, apparently. www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-37009240 |
|
|
|
Post by meguro on Aug 10, 2016 4:08:24 GMT -5
Not just sportspeople, who no doubt are looking for any kind of edge, proven or not, but everyday folk who aren't particularly schooled in the scientific method, will find traditional healing methods appealing. I figure leeches and bloodletting will be the rage at the next Olypmics.  |
|
|
|
Post by Ros on Aug 10, 2016 9:58:39 GMT -5
It's happening now - 'wet cupping' involves making an incision first and then applying suction, so bloodletting in effect! I think Ben Goldacre calls it a voluntary tax on the gullible. |
|
|
|
Post by Tay on Aug 11, 2016 8:17:46 GMT -5
Maybe chasing the placebo effect? They may improve their performance as they think they're doing something which helps with their performance?
|
|
|
|
Post by Ros on Aug 12, 2016 2:28:39 GMT -5
|
|
GJEC
Member
LOUGHBOROUGH ENSHIN
Posts: 3,218
|
Post by GJEC on Aug 13, 2016 5:33:49 GMT -5
I've tried some right stupid stuff in training and exercise.
After a life time of self inflicted and unscientific abuse;
"A workout should give you more than it takes out of you" and "Don't eat shit" pretty much covers the lessons learnt.
Gary
|
|
