Monthly Archives: August 2010

Vitamin Supplements- Do they prevent cancer?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by skeptvet

Few purported medical interventions have such wide appeal or such an entrenched reputation for being benign and beneficial as vitamin supplements. Vitamins are chemicals (yes, they are, though you can call them “compounds” or even “essential nutrients” if it sounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 9 Comments

Another Acupuncture Study Shows It’s a Placebo

Posted on August 19, 2010 by skeptvet

Acupuncture is one of the CAM modalities most widely accepted as scientifically proven to be effective, at least for pain and maybe nausea. Even providers skeptical of the mystical roots and language of the practice will often suggest that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture | 13 Comments

CAM and Advance Healthcare Directives

Posted on August 17, 2010 by skeptvet

Disclaimer: This topic strays outside my area of professional expertise, so I offer these personal musings as food for thought, not in any way as official recommendations in my role as a veterinarian. It has become quite common these days … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics | 3 Comments

Consumer Reports–The Dangers of Supplements

Posted on August 9, 2010 by skeptvet

There is an article in the upcoming issue of Consumer Reports discussing the sorry state of regulatory oversight for dietary supplements, herbs, and vitamins, and some of the concrete harm that has come to consumers as a result. It is … Continue reading →

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