Congress Grills Snake Oil Pedding Dr. Oz
The famous cardiothoracic surgeon turned New Age guru, Dr. Mehmet Oz, was grilled by Congress last Tuesday for making misleading claims about various weight-loss aids.
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Large Study Debunks Homeopathy
The field of homeopathy was dealt a serious blow last week after a large study conducted by Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) found its medicines to be no more effective than placebo.
Are Epigenetic Supplements Worthless?
J asks: "I have recently come across a company that sells nutritional supplements that was taken by JPII. About two years ago this company has gotten involved with epigenetics. Explained to me as natural supplements that can flip the switches on the genome from unhealthy to healthy positions. Are these products ok to take?"
Sensa to Repay $26 Million to Misled Consumers
If you're wondering why you don't see those "shake shake your Sensa" commercials anymore is because Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials cracked down on the company's bogus weight loss claims and is forcing them to return $26 million to consumers.
The Sad Story of Linus Pauling and Orthomolecular Medicine
SK asks: "I have been researching natural and alternative medicine. I've spent time reviewing your New Age Q/As. I don't see any questions concerning Orthomolecular medicine/Dr Linus Pauling. Orthomolecular.org It doesn't seem to state any info on energy or chi, etc. It's mostly mega-vitamin therapies."
Beware of Herbal Weight Loss Products!
If you're looking to lose weight this year, do it the old-fashioned way - with a healthy diet and exercise - and stay away from herbal weight loss products and body-building formulas that new research has found to be linked to severe liver damage.
Study: Herbal Supplements Not Recommended for Use
A new study has uncovered widespread evidence of contamination and mislabeling of herbal supplements sold in the U.S. and Canada with experts now saying that use of these products is not recommended.
Light Weigh: Good for Body and Soul
Suzanne FowlerE writes: "I was wondering how you feel about the Light Weigh. I did one cycle of the program a few years ago and lost 25 pounds at an acceptable pace (2 lbs. a week)." I gained it all back during a stressful time. Something doesn't sit right with me regarding nutrition but I like the fasting between meals. Wondering what your thoughts are?"
Dangerous to Your Health? The Kombucha Tea Fad
JB writes: "My daughter was introduced to what looks like a New Age drink called 'Kombucha'. This was while she was going to school in the San Francisco Area, the main distributor is based in Beverly Hills. I have also seen a lot of 'yogi tea' in supermarkets across the US."
Faith Healers Charged with Murder
A Philadelphia couple who belong to a religious sect that scorns all use of medicine has been charged with the murder of a second child.
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