I agree that Aubrey is too optimistic, but there’s been a bit more progress than you indicate.
Alzheimer’s appears to be curable (although not easily treatable), at least if it’s treated early.
There’s been progress in understanding what lifestyle mistakes are the leading causes of cardiovascular disease. 20-30 years ago most people thought it was mainly saturated fat, now there’s more awareness of diabetes-related factors.
While I do think that alternative treatments are sometimes the best option, I don’t think it’s worthwhile to use them as the measuring stick for the progress of medicine.
I agree that Aubrey is too optimistic, but there’s been a bit more progress than you indicate.
Alzheimer’s appears to be curable (although not easily treatable), at least if it’s treated early.
There’s been progress in understanding what lifestyle mistakes are the leading causes of cardiovascular disease. 20-30 years ago most people thought it was mainly saturated fat, now there’s more awareness of diabetes-related factors.
While I do think that alternative treatments are sometimes the best option, I don’t think it’s worthwhile to use them as the measuring stick for the progress of medicine.
Sadly, Bederson’s evidence is mostly anecdotal and therefore not very trustworthy.