How Chiropractors Have Been F’ing Up Nutrition For Over a Century

Long before chiropractors were selling supplements, hormone protocols and detoxes on social media, the field of chiropractic had already mastered something surprisingly familiar: convincing people that mainstream medicine was missing the real cause of their health problems. More than a century later, chiropractic has changed enormously—but some of its earliest ideas about natural healing, medical distrust, and treating the “root cause” of disease sound remarkably similar to the language of today’s wellness influencers. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we travel from magnetic healing and the first chiropractic adjustment to supplement empires and TikTok nutrition gurus—and explore how the strange history of chiropractic helps explain some of the biggest nutrition grifts on the internet today. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631). Share a story! Suggest an episode topic!  We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading:  Historical Review of The First Spinal Adjustment The Science of Chiropractic by B.J. Palmer  Principles and Practice of Chiropractic  Chiropractic Origins, Controversies, and Contributions  The Religion of Chiropractic by Holly Folk Trick or Treatment by Ersnt and Singh Forrest Shaklee Documentary  Shaklee Website  Shaklee Corporation Sales Mgmt Doc circa 1984 The Committee on Quackery  Wilk Vs AMA  Matt Interviews Dr Eric Berg’s Son Are Chiropractors Even Able to Identify Spinal Subluxations?  Efficacy of Manipulation for Chronic Low Back Pain  Chiropractors Talk About the Problems With Their Field’s History  For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at [email protected] Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**