Monthly Archives: August 2009

Woo U. — CAVM as Continuing Education for Veterinarians

Posted on August 31, 2009 by skeptvet

Veterinarians are required by the state laws that control their licensure and scope of practice to keep up with changes in the body of knowledge  and techniques that makes up veterinary medicine. Such continuing education is a requirement for all … Continue reading →

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Orthomolecular Medicine- Big Talk, Little Evidence, Real Risk

Posted on August 24, 2009 by skeptvet

One of the most impressive-sounding labels for an unproven alternative therapy is Orthomolecular Medicine. And the origin of the term, coined by Nobel laureate Linus Pauling, gives it added gravitas. As it turns out, though, it’s just a fancy way … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements, Nutrition | 10 Comments

Dara O’Briain- Humorous Skewering of Homeopathy and “Nutritionists”

Posted on August 23, 2009 by skeptvet

Dara O’Briain is an Irish comedian who often takes a skeptical view of things. This brief video offers a refreshingly frank take on homeopathy and nutritional woo. Be warned, though, that it also contains a good bit of profanity.

Posted in Homeopathy, Humor, Nutrition | 3 Comments

WHO- Homeopathy Not Appropriate for Serious Disease

Posted on August 23, 2009 by skeptvet

The World Health Organization is, like most UN entities, is a highly political creature. It tries to promote health in a bewildering variety of political, economic, and physical environments, and I give it full credit for what it manages to … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy, Law, Regulation, and Politics | 4 Comments

CAM and the Psychology of Last Resort

Posted on August 16, 2009 by skeptvet

I’ve often thought that the following two maxims apply to American culture generally, but especially to medicine in the US: 1. It is never appropriate to say, “There is nothing that can be done.” 2. Nothing is ever Nobody’s Fault. … Continue reading →

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Evolution Diet – Selling Food with Fear and Lies

Posted on August 12, 2009 by skeptvet

I was recently asked to comment on an advertising card for Evolution Diet. There are a number of claims made, and because they are vague and wildly inflammatory, it is difficult to address them in an evidence-based manner, but I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 57 Comments

Nutritional and Health benefits of Organically Grown Food?

Posted on August 10, 2009 by skeptvet

I recently read a commentary  by Dominic Lawson, in the Times of London Sunday edition, entitled “Organic Food is Just a Tax on the Gullible.He was referring to  a couple of systematic reviews (health benefits and nutritional content) that suggest there … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | 7 Comments