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/nutritionformortalsLeave 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 HEREDon’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 AdjustmentThe Science of Chiropractic by B.J. Palmer Principles and Practice of Chiropractic Chiropractic Origins, Controversies, and Contributions The Religion of Chiropractic by Holly FolkTrick or Treatment by Ersnt and SinghForrest Shaklee Documentary Shaklee Website Shaklee Corporation Sales Mgmt Doc circa 1984The Committee on Quackery Wilk Vs AMA Matt Interviews Dr Eric Berg’s SonAre 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] 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**

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