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Asian health practices whitewashed by Western wellness industry

Asian health practices whitewashed by Western wellness industry

Emma Stefanutti February 24, 2021
While TCM and yoga have proven benefits for alleviating pain and stress, some have accused Western companies of profiting from a whitewashed version of wellness, one that disrespects or even erases their spiritual and cultural significance to make practices more palatable to white consumers. 
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