It’s bad science bingo time!
What they are: Positively or negatively charged particles. Typically found in particle accelerators, smoke detectors and the sun. And also in your body.
What they don't do: Boost your energy, restore your body's "natural balance" or anything else like that.
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What is means: Basically anything that isn't made by humans.
What it doesn't mean: That something is good for you. Uranium and flu and pretty much all diseases are "natural", too. But you probably don't want those in your shampoo.
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What it means: A discrete amount of energy, something very small.
What it doesn't do: Clean your dishes while making light pour out of the dishwasher.
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What it means: In a scientific sense, organic just means that something is derived from living matter. To be fair, though, under EU law products labelled organic have to meet certain criteria, relating to animal welfare, wildlife conservation and more. So it does mean something.
What it doesn't mean: That something is necessarily healthier than a non-organic alternative, or automatically good for you.
