Alternative medicine and paranormal claims

Bogus medical treatments continue to be a huge problem. I highly recommend a visit to Quackwatch for a well researched look at herbal and natural remedies and any type of non-conventional treatment you or a family member is considering or receiving. Remember that "all natural" doesn't automatically mean safe or effective (hemlock and arsenic are natural). Be wary of treatments that are backed by anecdotal evidence rather than peer reviewed scientific studies. And of course keep in mind that homeopathy is total bullshit.

For psychic, supernatural, and other paranormal claims, consult the Amazing Randi. Since 1964, Randi has been offering a cash prize, which has now grown to a million dollars, to anyone who can show, under proper observing conditions, evidence of any paranormal, supernatural, or occult power or event. Over a thousand people have applied for the prize. Few have agreed upon and shown up for the preliminary test, which if successful is followed by a formal test, and no one has even passed the preliminary test. Check with Randi for information on biggest douche in the universe John Edward, frequent talk show guest and high priced "psychic" Sylvia Browne, and much more. Next time you're tempted by someone's paranormal claim, take a look at the site and also consider why this person hasn't claimed the million bucks.