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Desiree Schell, on August 26th, 2010
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Many of us can identify with this situation; you’re arguing with someone online about the efficacy of some alternative health treatment. You could be debating chiropractic, vaccines, or quantum energy healing, but one tactic is often the same; the person you’re
Continue reading Des Liked: How To Argue With an Alternative Health Proponent, in Twenty One Mind-Numbing Steps
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Ashley F Miller, on August 25th, 2010
Today I read an article that I found infuriating, but then I’m easily infuriated, because of what appeared to be either really bad methodology in a study or really silly conclusions by the journalist who wrote the piece. Since I can’t see the study and I can read the piece, I’ll try to avoid pointing
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Nicole Gugliucci, on August 19th, 2010
It is what you’ve all been waiting for, the exciting conclusion to the Bottled Water Test! (Okay, really, if you’ve been waiting for this, you need to get out more. Or read a book or something.)
This little experiment was inspired by a Life Ionizer video that was sent to me, warning of the dangers of
Continue reading Taking the Bottled Water Test – Part Two
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Nicole Gugliucci, on August 12th, 2010
I received this video as a forward from a friend a little while ago as a warning about bottled water. Check it out:
The basic claim is that bottled water tends to the acidic side, that most Americans have a body pH that is less than optimal, and that alkaline water can be used to balance
Continue reading Taking the Bottled Water Test – Part One
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Elizebeth Turnquist, on July 20th, 2010
by Elizebeth Turnquist
While I easily identify as a skeptic, I’m often reticent to identify myself as a part of the skeptical movement. If the definition of skepticism is “the promotion of critical thinking” then it’s natural for me to identify as a skeptic. On the other hand, if the definition of skepticism is the “debunking
Continue reading Skepticism: Not Just Debunking Woo?
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SheThought.com, on June 22nd, 2010
This was a WONDERFUL episode of Skeptically Speaking, with a real no-nonsense woman giving information that many women can use when they choose to purchase cosmetics and skin care products!
The Cosmetics Cop
Paula Begoun is the bestselling author of “The Beauty Bible” and “Don’t Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me.” We’ll
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