{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"499: Apple Cider Vinegar And Breath Of Fire: Scams, Grifters And The Truth Is Somewhere In Between (Gurus Who Grift Part 1)","description":"In today's episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody dives into the recent media portrayals of alternative healing practices and their connection to scam artists. Inspired by&amp;nbsp;HBO\u2019s Breath of Fire and Netflix\u2019s Apple Cider Vinegar, Allison shares her personal experiences with Kundalini Yoga, alternative medicine, and the dangers of blindly following self-proclaimed \u201cgurus.\u201d What You\u2019ll Learn: \ud83d\udd39 The fine line between healing modalities and the people who exploit them \ud83d\udd39 How Breath of Fire exposed the dark side of Kundalini Yoga and its leaders \ud83d\udd39 The truth behind Apple Cider Vinegar and its misleading portrayal of natural healing \ud83d\udd39 Why alternative healing methods are often vilified despite their effectiveness \ud83d\udd39 Personal stories of deception, manipulation, and the power of discernment Key Takeaways: \u2705 Just because something is a healing modality doesn\u2019t mean the teacher is a healer. \u2705 Grifters exist in every industry, including wellness and spirituality. \u2705 The media\u2019s portrayal of alternative medicine often discredits legitimate healing methods. \u2705 Allison\u2019s firsthand experience with Kundalini Yoga and the questionable figures behind it. \u2705 How corporate buyouts have compromised once-holistic brands like Burt\u2019s Bees, Tom\u2019s, and Naked Juice. Allison\u2019s Travel &amp;amp; Wellness Must-Haves: Vitality Bits \u2013 20% off with code FOODHEALS Cured Nutrition&amp;nbsp;\u2013 Free shipping with code FOODHEALS Organifi \u2013 20% off with code FOODHEALS Just Thrive Probiotics \u2013 15% off with code FOODHEALS15 \u2728 Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on alternative medicine and its portrayal in the media? DM Allison on Instagram&amp;nbsp;@foodhealsnation \ud83c\udf99 Next Episode: Gurus Who Grift Part 2 Stay tuned for Part 2 of Gurus Who Grift where Allison shares her take on Apple Cider Vinegar, the backlash she faced, and why speaking out got her death threats! ","author_name":"Food Heals","author_url":"http:\/\/www.FoodHealsNation.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35862275\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35862275"}