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Does homeopathy work? Interview with Edzard Ernst
I don't want to forbid homoeopathy. I don't want to forbid anything. I want people to be well informed and make up their own choices. And that's precisely what we did. And eventually, the message was received at the level of the NHS, and they said, “Okay, we better stop that.” And as I said, today we don't have a single homoeopathic hospital.
The Poison On Your Plate! Unbelievable Food Facts with Krish Ashok!
So today, it's Krish Ashok, who is quite the Renaissance man. He's written a book called Masala Lab. He's got an Instagram channel called Masala Lab. He has been debunking food myths and knows the science, history, and geography behind pretty much every form of Indian food there is.
Scamming Autistic People: Exposing Facilitated Communication
Janyce Boynton used to be a facilitator who helped non-verbal autistic people communicate in a method called facilitated communication. She soon discovered that facilitated communication was a horrible scam taking advantage of these vulnerable people and their families. Now, it also goes by names like Rapid Prompting Method, Assisted Typing, Spelling to Communicate, and many more. So she set to work exposing the whole deal. This is her story.
What are the benefits of Black Alkaline Water?
I've scienced the hell out of the claims made by Evocus H2O black alkaline water and found it to be a complete scam.
Your body's pH balance: What you need to know!
How does the body’s acid-alkaline balance actually work and how is it maintained? It’s pretty fascinating and is happening inside us all the time in very complex ways but without us even knowing. Before I give too much away, let’s start at the beginning.
Can you boost your immune system?
In a way, you can boost your immunity, but not in the way the promoters of alternative medicine want you to think. However, there are ways to keep your immune system healthy and functioning optimally.
5 more Coronavirus Misinformation Messages Debunked
These messages claim that vitamin C, homeopathy and blowing hot air up your nose with a hairdryer can prevent getting infected by the coronavirus. Oh, and apparently raw onions can cure COVID-19 100%! How I wish these were true.
Is it better to eat smaller meals more often to lose weight?
Many people have told me that the benefits of eating small frequent meals include boosting your metabolism to help you lose body fat quickly. Unfortunately, this technique of weight loss doesn’t necessarily work unless your total caloric intake is less than you’re burning on a daily basis.
How I became a skeptic in 5 steps
I proved myself wrong so many times, I became a sceptic.
Vaccines: What if everyone stopped getting vaccinated?
The answer to this question is already taking lives.
An ex-smoker changed his mind about India’s vape ban
I used to think the vaping ban was legit. But, I’ve looked at the evidence.
Antivax: Poking holes in their claims
How the antivax movement started, what they believe and why they are wrong.
Is turmeric good for your health?
Everyone’s going nuts about it. But the only thing it’s good for is making a curry. Here’s why.
Will green coffee beans help with weight loss?
Green coffee beans will not help you lose weight. Just go grab a normal cup of coffee and read this.
Cancer and Vitamin B17: Is the cure for cancer in almonds?
A “natural” cure for cancer works…by killing you.
Is the Ketogenic Diet the best way to lose weight?
I used to think that the Ketogenic Diet was the ideal way humans should eat. Then, I discovered I was completely wrong. And here’s how I figured it out.