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Homeopathy for Insomnia

Another interesting article on homeopathy, but with tantalising holes in the protocol. (Now updated twice with response from the authors.)

Updated: 2010-07-19   Views: 406

The Integrated Restaurant

David Tredinnick is pushing for "integrated healthcare", where some treatments are allowed to circumvent safety regulation. What would happen if this idea spreads? Welcome... to the Integrated Restaurant.

Updated: 2010-06-02   Views: 162

A Visit to the CNHC

On 13 April 2010, I managed to attend the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council's Board Meeting. This is my record of the meeting.

Updated: 2010-04-19   Views: 525

A Complaint About CNHC Complaints

The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council has a clearly defined code of conduct and complaints procedure. What happens when they are tested?

Updated: 2010-04-02   Views: 268

Is This Good Evidence For Homeopathy?

Pigs, a spray with nothing much in it, some statistics, and a headache for skeptics.

Updated: 2010-01-24   Views: 550

What Skeptics Really Believe

Mike Adams, the "Heath Ranger", writes about what Skeptics believe. I've been wondering about that, being a skeptic myself, and I'm glad someone was around to clarify my beliefs for me. Because I sure wouldn't have noticed them on my own.

Updated: 2010-01-24   Views: 796

Boots Homeopathy Watch

Boots, the high street chemist, had an embarassing experience with the UK Government recently. What lessons have they learned?

Updated: 2009-12-13   Views: 549

CNHC Progress Reports for Q3 2009

I obtained the CNHC's progress reports to the Department of Health under the Freedom of Information Act. There are some interesting things inside...

Updated: 2009-11-29   Views: 808

Safety and Efficacy at the CNHC

The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is the UK Government's attempt to regulate "alternative therapy". But it does not even require evidence that certified treatments are safe, or actually work.

Updated: 2009-06-12   Views: 937

Letter to Jeremy Hunt MP on Homeopathy

Jeremy Hunt MP is one of those who signed an early-day motion supporting spending NHS money on homeopathic hospitals. Does he really support paying NHS money for water?

Updated: 2007-09-06   Views: 1666