[tejaswiy]

I have to say, every time I come across this book, it seems like bullshit not backed by any science at all and yet it gets rave reviews on HN. As a one-time thing, I can put it off towards some propaganda campaign ala Tim Ferris / The four hour body but this is a pattern. Don't know what to make of it really.

[system2]

You are not alone. This might be the 3rd or 4th time I am seeing this and thinking the same.

[amelius]

Well, perhaps it's time to put some science behind it and do some RCTs ...

[dang]

I've noticed the same pattern. There must be something to it.

[nemo1618]

Indeed, the first I heard of it was from Y Combinator's own Aaron Iba: http://aaroniba.net/how-i-cured-my-rsi-pain

I think the raving is due to four factors:

- It sets off every rational person's bullshit detector.

- It works anyway.

- The effort required is minimal (just reading the book is enough for many people).

- The payoff is life-changing.

When you experience all this first-hand (as I did), it's hard to not become an evangelist. It has no business working, and it yet it does. In this community, I think we have a strong desire to share bewildering things like that with each other.