SMB asks: “Have there been any recent studies to prove the effectiveness of Reiki?”
Reiki Remains Junk Science
SMB asks: “Have there been any recent studies to prove the effectiveness of Reiki?”
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SMB asks: “Have there been any recent studies to prove the effectiveness of Reiki?”
Body Vibes: Snake Oil on a Sticker
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop blog is under fire once again for promoting $120 stickers she got from vinyl sticker printing Melbourne, that allegedly use materials contained in NASA spacesuits to “rebalance energy frequency in our bodies.”
Alternative Diet Ends in Baby’s Death
Opting to substitute untested alternatives for conventional medicine resulted in the tragic death of a seven month-old baby who died after his parents determined he was gluten intolerant and had a lactose allergy.
Parents Who Relied on Essential Oils Convicted After Child’s Death
Marquita JohnsonA jury has convicted a Texas couple of a first-degree felony in the death of their seven month-old baby who died in December 2015 from a massive blood infection after his parents treated his ear infection with essential oils instead of with antibiotics.
"Medical Medium" Gives Dangerous Advice about Iodine
Anthony William, Medical IntuitiveActress and lifestyle blogger, Gwyneth Paltrow, is coming under fire for relying on the advice of a “medical medium” who makes dangerous health recommendations on her controversial blog.
Has EFT Been Proven?
Our blog warning people away from a controversial therapy known as the Emotional Freedom Technique – or EFT or “tapping therapy” – was recently challenged by a practitioner who claims that recent research supports the efficacy of EFT. However, when asked to provide some of this research, the studies this practitioner provided were far from conclusive.
Best Supplements for the Common Cold
The holidays are here and along with all those great gifts, yummy cookies and happy reunions comes a less welcome guest – the common cold. If this visitor comes to your home this Christmas, try a few of these inexpensive supplements to make sure it doesn’t overstay its welcome.
Winging it with Wingwave Therapy
We recently received a question about a new coaching tool known as the Wingwave method. What is it and is it associated with the New Age?
Vampire Therapy is Legitimate Science!
SMJ asks: “I’ve been hearing a lot about this new ‘Vampire Therapy.’ Is this associated with the occult in any way?”
What's a Quack Miranda Warning?
MJ asks: “What is a Quack Miranda Warning and why is it supposed to appear on alternative medicine sites?”
