Alternative Medicine

Homeopathy from the NHS?

Should homeopathy be included on the NHS? Most of us would say no, simply because we do not believe the evidence supports the basis...

An Open Letter To Alliance Boots

Merseyside Skeptics have recently posted the following open letter to Alliance Boots on their website. This is a campaign we should all support.

Beware the spinal trap

Some practitioners claim it is a cure-all, but the research suggests chiropractic therapy has mixed results – and can even be lethal, says Simon Singh.

Prince Charles, the NHS, and the 2005 Smallwood report

From the archives, Wendy Grossman assesses the 2005 Smallwood report, commissioned by then-prince Charles, on the role of CAM within the NHS.

Rhyme and Reason – Magnetic quackery

From the archives, Steve Donnelly takes a look at MagneCare's claims that magnetism can cure all manner of ailments

Electromagnetic protection: the dodgy devices promising to protect you from EMFs

From the archives, Steve Donnelly discusses the burgeoning field of electromagnetic protection protecting devices

From medicine to miracle – the remarkable healing of Dr Mary Self

From the archive, Peter May questions the remarkable healing of Dr Mary Self.

From the archives: In the eye of the beholder – Keeping an eye on iridology

From the archives in 1989, The Skeptic's roving correspondent takes a look at the alternative diagnostic practice of iridology
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