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The health industry is worth millions of dollars. From immune boosting shots, detoxes and sun gazing – it is easy to feel overwhelmed by conflicting information. Amidst a global pandemic, where we know that health is paramount – we ask, what does it mean to be truly well?

Question 1:

The best way to detoxify your body is with:

a) lemon juice

b) coffee enemas

c) kombucha

d) green tea

e) your liver and kidneys

 

Question 2: 

Iridology was inspired by:

a) iris inflammation caused by autoimmune disease

b) a black fleck in an owl’s iris

c) heterochromia (different coloured eyes)

d) unusually shaped pupils

e) eye changes caused by sunlight

 

Question 3: 

The most useful immune booster is:

a) echinacea

b) elderberries

c) immunisations

d) vitamin D

e) ice-cold baths 

 

Question 4: 

A colon cleanse can cause:

a) dehydration

b) perforated bowel

c) sepsis

d) death

e) all of the above

 

Question 5: 

Sun-gazing is able to:

a) cause permanent visual impairment

b) recharge your qi 

c) illuminate your chakras

d) boost melatonin production

e) equilibrate your inner resonance 

 

Answers: 1e, 2b, 3c, 4e, and 5a.

 

 

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