What's the Deal With Complementary & Alternative Medicine?

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the knowledgeable science educator Jonathan Jarry, MS to discuss complementary and alternative medicine.

Jonathan Jarry is a science communicator for McGill University’s Office for Science and Society. He has a master’s degree in molecular biology, and he brings his experience in cancer research, human genetics, rehabilitation research, and forensic biology to the work he does for the public. Jonathan also co-hosts the award-winning medical podcast The Body of Evidence, and he is frequently quoted in local, national and international media on issues of science and pseudoscience.

Points of discussion include:

• What is evidence-based medicine? What is science-based medicine?
• What is a randomized clinical trial?
• What is complementary & alternative medicine (CAM)?
• What is the wellness industry?
• What are some qualities that all complementary & alternative medicine modalities have in common?
• Specific alternative medicine modalities discussed include:
  • Chiropractic
  • Naturopathy
  • Homeopathy
  • Acupuncture
• What is the placebo effect?
• What is regression to the mean?
• What’s the difference between correlation and causation?
• Is using yoga as “medicine” or “therapy” evidence-based?
• …And much more!

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Find Jonathan Jarry’s work at the Office for Science and Society at McGill University

Follow Jonathan Jarry on Twitter

Listen to Jonathan’s award-winning podcast The Body of Evidence

Book recommendation by Jonathan: Trick or Treatment

Jonathan Jarry on the Adaptabilia podcast

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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