Guest post, published with permission from Lazy Man and Money (AITSE recommended site)
Today’s article is going to be a little different…
I write today’s article in response to the thousands and thousands of comments that I’ve gotten from multi-level marketing (MLM) distributors for various products such as MonaVie, Protandim, Youngevity, Jusuru, Asea and others that make the…
The surgeon shook his head before he posed a question that obviously troubled him deeply. “What would you do with a patient who is in constant pain, has had surgery to no avail, for whom analgesics give no relief? Wouldn’t you refer them to an alternative medicine practitioner–at least giving them hope?”
The oncologist’s concern was…
In the spirit of acting with integrity and giving everyone a fair chance, please find below a response to the AITSE article Stem Cell Charlatans, sent in to us by Habib Torfi, CEO at Invitrx. Our reply (with evidence) to each of Habib’s paragraphs (italicized and in green) follows that paragraph.
Dear Dr. Caroline Crocker,
I was…
At about this time of year, many of us begin to dislike what we see in the mirror. We are carrying Thanksgiving and Christmas excesses on our hips and bellies and the cold weather inhibiting our usual exercise routine has not helped. We are not alone. The latest statistics tell us that over two thirds…
Here is some potential bunk science that most of us would like to believe. The first evidence of coffee drinking comes from Yemen in the 15th century. Since then, a taste for this delicious beverage spread all over the world and it remains a favorite to this day. In fact, in America we consume 4.2…
Do you suffer from allergies, heart problems, fibromyalgia, bloating, joint pain, breathing difficulties, fatigue or just unhealthy cells? If so, look no further. Trivita has the answer for you: Nopalea. But, before you buy (after all just doing the “free trial” properly costs ~$300), let’s run Nopalea through the AITSE bunk-detection test.
1. Check if the…
by Caroline Crocker, MSc, PhD
Ever wondered how to make nearly half a million dollars or more per year? Try putting out some bunk science. It worked for countless stem cell charlatans; it might work for you.
Seriously, after receiving an enquiry about ReLuma, a line of skin care products said to be based on stem cell…
by Michael Windheuser, PhD
The September 2012 issue of Consumer Reports, with the blaring cover of “10 Surprising Dangers of Vitamins & Supplements – How to protect your family”, has been available for several months now. Given that Consumer Reports (CR) could reasonably review whether vitamin C supplements actually contain pure vitamin C or whether…
A revolutionary new treatment for diabetes, asthma, autism, PTSD, cerebral palsy, AIDS, heart disease, aging, learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, hair loss, impotence and more has come to AITSE’s attention. Apparently, it can even restore sight to a person born blind due to birth injuries (p. 92)! The book about this treatment, The Oxygen…
By Martin Sturman, MD, FACP (reprinted with permission of Easydiagnosis.com)
Should Sugar be Treated as a Controlled Substance?
The latest claim that sugar is toxic and should be taxed and regulated like alcohol is described by Dr. David Katz, Director, Yale Prevention Research Center as “humbug.” He points out that the notion of “one nutrient at a time” is a…
By Dr. Caroline Crocker
Have you ever wondered why wild animals enjoy salt licks, but medical science tells us that salt (NaCl) is bad for us? So much so that salt substitutes, which exchange the Na (sodium) in NaCl for K (potassium), are found in many kitchens. Of course, use of these products can lead to…
Is your bathroom scale depressing you? How about your mirror? Are you one of the ~36% of all Americans considered obese and at increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, gall stones, gout, osteoarthritis, infertility, some cancers and, not surprisingly, depression?
If so, Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to help by forbidding sale of extra large size sugary drinks. This…
Is your bathroom scale depressing you? How about your mirror? Are you one of the ~36% of all Americans considered obese and at increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, gall stones, gout, osteoarthritis, infertility, some cancers and, not surprisingly, depression?
If so, Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to help by forbidding sale of extra…
In the spring of 2012 homes in Newport Beach, CA were blitzed with flyers advertising a guaranteed cure for chronic pain: one that does not involve “drugs, surgery or psychology.” This caught AITSE’s attention because it sounds a lot like snake oil. So, we decided to investigate. The first step was to attend one of…
by Dr. Crocker with contributions from an anonymous AITSE consortium member, tips from an AITSE member, and helpful communications from a hard-working anti-bunk blogger.
According to its makers, this little yellow pill (Protandim) can change your life by reducing your “cellular aging by 40%.” AITSE wrote about this supplement recently, but new information about the Protandim escapades has come to light that…
According to its website, POM Wonderful is a company that grows, processes, and ships pomegranates and their products. They have spent over $35 million on pomegranate research. One then wonders how much they make!
From the POM Wonderful website one can access a site where the research studies on these wonderful pomegranates are linked. But, as…
Being skinny–it reduces your chance of developing diabetes, having a heart attack, and getting cancer. It is no surprise that caloric restriction prolongs life. Of course, studying this phenomenon in people is not easy, so Dr. Watabe and his team at the University of Tokyo work on tiny creatures called rotifers (Article).
In controlled experiments, these…
Do you have–horror of horrors–smile lines? Well, now there is hope on the horizon. The FDA has just approved LAVIV, the first “autologous cellular product” (cells that come from you) for treatment of “severe nasolabial fold wrinkles” (smile lines). Apparently, the healthcare professional takes some of your own skin cells (fibroblasts) from behind your ear, Fibrocell…
We’ve heard about the dangers of sugar, whether it comes as granulated cane sugar, the dreaded high fructose corn syrup, or “natural” honey. All of these high calorie sweeteners will cause spikes in blood sugar and insulin secretion, with the associated energy high and subsequent crash. Over consumption can lead to the obesity-related illnesses of…
by guest author, Science and Medical Writer Gailon Totheroh
In 1981 and 1983 respectively, the Food and Drug Administration approved the artificial sweetener aspartame for use in dry goods and soft drinks. NutraSweet and Equal from drug maker G.D. Searle became an international sensation. Prior to the 1983 approval, Arizona State University food scientist Woodrow Monte…
