Stiper and the continuation of New Age novels II
Stiper, electromagnetic radiation and energy Given what has been said above it is clear that energy and electromagnetic waves are different things. An electromagnetic wave (X radiation or gamma...
View ArticleStiper and the continuation of New Age novels III
Crystals… and more childish analogies Stiper not only confuses energy with electromagnetic waves but also associates all this verbiage to the crystals. Again, using simplistic analogies without any...
View ArticleReiki and the end of the border with common sense
A few years ago in a Portuguese acupuncture forum that I believe no longer exists someone posted something about ” scientific reiki.” Yes I feel like laughing. Recently a reader asked me my opinion...
View ArticleTraditional Medicine, religious beliefs and new age inventions
After the publication of my article on reiki, I received in my facebook the following comment of one reader: “Funny, your text is very similar to the opinion of some physicians regarding the practice...
View ArticleA tribute to Emily Rosa
Emily Rosa graduated in 2009 in psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver. Although very young, Emily has won worldwide fame and numerous relevant awards. She won the “Skeptic of the Year”...
View ArticleThe evolution of health over the last 200 years
It is very common to hear people say we live increasingly worse, that every time we work more, have fewer rights, we live more sick, etc … In fact the worsening state of our health and happiness as...
View ArticleTreating unilateral facial paralysis and shoulder joint pain
ABSTRACT Female patient with 63-year-old resorted to acupuncture consultations due to the presence of unilateral facial paralysis. The face paralysis originated one month before the start of...
View Article5 important ways to recognize fake scientific studies
Introduction The best way to sell a fraud is to believe that is the genuine article. It is really the only way. It is common to see many people in the new age movement appealing to scientific studies...
View ArticleRecognize acupuncturist as health care provider under the Social Security Act
Did you know there is a White House Petition to designate ‘Acupuncturist’ as a recognized health care provider under the Social Security Act? Your signature is needed by February 10th. Here’s are some...
View ArticleHuang Qi – Radix Astragali
Chinese Name Huang Qi Pharmaceutical name Radix Astragali Botanical Name Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Cultivation This natural drug grows mainly in the provinces of Shanxi, Gansu, Inner Mongolia...
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