Is the Medical Industry Exploiting Your Fear of Aging?
source: http://thedemoiselles.com/archives/is-the-medical-industry-exploiting-your-fear-of-aging
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I received the above e-mail a few days ago from none other than WebMD (red line emphasis mine). Not just a credible source, but a credible source of information that millions of people look to for medical authority. You’d think that a website representing the medical industry and doctors would understand that aging isn’t a disease.
“Those little imperfections.”
What? Seriously? These are supposed medical professionals recommending the use of cosmetics to cover your natural aging process? What the hell?
This immediately makes me wonder how many people are clicking that feature. How many people are reading this wondering if they, too, have “little imperfections” that must be downplayed.
It’s a long road before we convince women (note: please see that the above e-mail was only sent to women) that aging isn’t an ugly, inappropriate process that robs you of your womanhood, beauty, or sexuality. WebMD (or any credible, body-associated authority) doesn’t help the psychology of women with this kind of approach, but you can speed up the process by letting them know that it bothered you, if it did. Shoot them an e-mail here.
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http://thedemoiselles.com/archives/is-the-medical-industry-exploiting-your-fear-...
“Those little imperfections.”
What? Seriously? These are supposed medical professionals recommending the use of cosmetics to cover your natural aging process? What the hell?
This immediately makes me wonder how many people are clicking that feature. How many people are reading this wondering if they, too, have “little imperfections” that must be downplayed.
It’s a long road before we convince women (note: please see that the above e-mail was only sent to women) that aging isn’t an ugly, inappropriate process that robs you of your womanhood, beauty, or sexuality. WebMD (or any credible, body-associated authority) doesn’t help the psychology of women with this kind of approach, but you can speed up the process by letting them know that it bothered you, if it did. Shoot them an e-mail here.
Do you find this offensive? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.
http://thedemoiselles.com/archives/is-the-medical-industry-exploiting-your-fear-...
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- Body Image, Health and Lifestyle, Ethics
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- Medicine, Aging, Body Image, Anti-Aging, 3 more
