The problem with oversimplification... myths of homeostasis

About this episode

The episode discusses the oversimplification of homeostasis and its impact on health discussions.

We have discussed already issues of oversimplification leading to misinformation being a foundation of much of the dietary advice that we encounter on a daily basis. But what about another bit of oversimplification that can have a fundamental impact on how we talk about how our body works and what it means to be healthy. Well, let's talk about that... Please make sure to follow our work on: Webpage @ https://www.scientific-health.org/ YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.Education Substack @ https://jeclark.substack.com Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/ Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performance Bluesky @ scientific-health.bsky.social If you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack .

Topics covered

• oversimplification
• homeostasis
• dietary advice
• health
• misinformation

Keywords

• homeostasis
• dietary advice
• health myths
• oversimplification
• misinformation

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Organizations: Scientific Health: Education and Human Performance

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