I’m a science believer—until my uncle’s sketchy “detox foot bath” (spoiler: it’s just rusted metal flakes) somehow helped him sleep. Meanwhile, I chug ginger ale for stomachaches because science says ginger helps. Here’s the messy truth: Some alt meds are scams (looking at you, $300 electrolysis scams), but others tap into nature’s real chemistry. Even doctors overprescribe for kickbacks. My rule? If it’s harmless, affordable, and works—placebo or not—why fight it? But let’s call out predatory nonsense. Where do you draw the line? #healthscience #alternativemedicine