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Tag: alternative medicine

Activated charcoal – the hype and the truth | Day 349

Activated charcoal – the hype and the truth | Day 349

Where I come from, it’s an old stomach upset remedy. It is sold, however, as a supplement. So what is activated charcoal good for, if anything?

Posted on August 2, 2015October 28, 2016Categories 365 Science StoriesTags activated carbon, activated charcoal, alternative medicine, detox, medicine, poisoning3 Comments on Activated charcoal – the hype and the truth | Day 349
The moss that isn’t a moss | Day 292

The moss that isn’t a moss | Day 292

I’ve used Iceland moss to heal a sore throat before. Should I have been more skeptical?

Posted on June 5, 2015June 6, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags alternative medicine, herbal tea, iceland moss, limits of science, skepticism1 Comment on The moss that isn’t a moss | Day 292
Be aware of homeopathy | Day 237

Be aware of homeopathy | Day 237

Let’s spread awareness about homeopathy. I really mean it.

Posted on April 10, 2015April 10, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags alternative medicine, critical thinking, homeopathy, pseudoscience, skepticismLeave a comment on Be aware of homeopathy | Day 237
Fish oil salesmen | Day 163

Fish oil salesmen | Day 163

Fish oil is great for you, and can be obtained through diet, but it is also a notable player in the supplement industry. And the industry is lying.

Posted on January 26, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags alternative medicine, fish oil, remedies, supplements, traditional medicine1 Comment on Fish oil salesmen | Day 163

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