Category Archives: Alternative Medicine

News, commentary, criticism, reviews, research from complementary and alternative medicine.

Andy Lewis & Simon Singh discuss homeopathy & #ten23

Posted on Sunday, 31 January, 2010 by Mark

Simon Singh (author of ‘Trick or Treatment? Alternative Medicine on Trial‘) and Andy Lewis discuss the homeopathy and the overdose event organised by the 10:23 campaign, on 30th January 2010 in Red Lion Square, Holborn, London. Thanks to Dr Stephen … Continue reading →

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Sceptical suicide attempt, nationwide: Updated

Posted on Tuesday, 19 January, 2010 by Mark

At 10:23am on Saturday 30th January, over 300 individuals from branches of Skeptics in the Pub will simultaneously consume an overdose of commercially available homeopathic medicines. The nationwide protest, organised by the 10:23 campaign from Merseyside Skeptics, will either unfold as one of … Continue reading →

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Foals for Goals: Horse placenta the new magic sponge?

Posted on Friday, 4 December, 2009 by Evan

As an avid football fan and someone who has sustained their fair share of injuries, I have often been jealous of professional footballers who have unlimited access to the best medical treatment money can buy.  Having just spent a number … Continue reading →

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Homeopathy from the NHS?

Posted on Monday, 30 November, 2009 by wendyg

Should homeopathy be included on the NHS? Most of us would say no, simply because we do not believe the evidence supports the basis on which homeopathy is claimed to work. “Like cures like” is possible enough – indeed, it … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Alliance Boots

Posted on Friday, 27 November, 2009 by Chris French

Merseyside Skeptics have recently posted the following open letter to Alliance Boots on their website. This is a campaign we should all support.

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