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NATURAL.

  • Published In: Mother Jones, 2026, v. 51, n. 3. P. 52 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Byron, Grace 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the shared emphasis on "naturalness" among diverse groups such as alternative medicine advocates, traditionalist women ("tradwives"), and Trump voters, particularly within the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. It highlights how these groups reject modern medical interventions and social changes, advocating for a return to perceived natural or traditional orders in family, health, and society. The piece traces the historical and ideological roots of this emphasis on "natural law," noting its use to justify hierarchical and exclusionary beliefs, and points out contradictions within the movement regarding what is considered natural. It also discusses the rise of pseudoscientific health practices promoted by right-wing figures amid skepticism toward mainstream medicine. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mother Jones. 2026/05, Vol. 51, Issue 3, p52
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0362-8841
  • Accession Number:192648158
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