The Unsavory History of the Wellness Industry

Hi Everyone,

When most people hear the name Kellogg, they think of breakfast ce­real. Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, maybe even Eggo Waffles and Pop-Tarts.

Misogynistically removing the clitoris as a punishment, masked as a treatment for female sexual promiscuity and masturbation, is not top of mind.

Yet these kinds of moralizing ideas about health—embraced and perpetuated by a health authority of Kellogg’s significance—gave birth to the modern wellness industry.

I expand on the history of the wellness industry in this newly published article in Big Think, which can be read by clicking here.

And if you’re interested in learning about how to protect against wellness grift and health misinformation online, you can get a taste of some tips in this article for The Guardian by clicking here.

Happy Wednesday.