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Questions tagged [alternative-medicine]

Use this tag for claims regarding cures and health practices which fall outside the boundaries of scientifically validated medicine.

Any healing practice, method, compound or procedure which falls outside the bounds of scientifically validated medicine either because it has not demonstrated significant, safe, repeatable results consistently under proper observing conditions, or has not yet had the opportunity to undergo such testing. Can also relate to the study, evaluation, and interpretation of data collected on such processes. Related term: Complementary Medicine.

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Can Master Kanzawa make animals sleep at a distance?

As seen here and other places, like Stan Lee’s Superhumans, Master Kanzawa claims to be able to put animals to sleep at a distance by exchanging "chi energy". I am doubful this is true, since Chi energy does not exist according to science and such…
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Electro sensitivity - is it a thing?

Recently, a coworker brought up electro sensitivity as something to consider when developing new communications technology. What little I have researched so far The WHO claims that the majority of studies suggest it is a psychological disorder,…
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What is the relationship between Chirimoya fruit and cancer?

In the whole andes, there is a claim that chirimoya cures cancer. This claim is supported long across the andes community, and in dubious sites like this one. My question is: What is the actual extent -currently known- to the healing power of the…
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Do crystals have healing powers?

Crystal Healing is a common alternative medicine. For example: Crystal Well-Being Crystals have a long tradition of being used for crystal healing. Each variety of crystal has a unique internal structure, which causes it to resonate at a certain…
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Does beetroot cure cancer?

Googling the keywords "beetroot cancer cure" will come up with many articles claiming that beetroot may cure cancer. Beetroot is one of the many healthy RAW vegetables one should focus on according to this article, but it didn't mention anything…
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Can acupuncture increase blood flow to a muscle?

So far, I've been exposed to acupuncture as a version of "traditional" medicine that included all sorts of woo about the flow of energy, and claims along the lines of "sticking a needle into this part here of your little toe will help you with liver…
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Can bentonite clay remove radiation from the human body?

According to sites like this, bentonite clay can absorb and remove radiation from the human body. Calcium Bentonite clay is the natural detoxing agent that can be used internally, externally with poultices and full body applications, and by…
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Is Tegarome effective to treat minor skin injuries such as sun burn, insect stings, scratches?

Tegarome is a blend of essential oils designed to treat soothes minor skin injuries such as sun burn, insect stings, scratches. It was created by Dr. Jean Valnet, who is regarded as a founder of modern aromatherapy. Tegarome is a product based on…
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Is Rolfing an effective treatment for bad posture?

Rolfing is a "form of bodywork" that "enables the body to regain the natural integrity of its form" and can "dramatically alter a person's posture and structure", according to http://www.rolf.org/about. Much of the language they use to describe it…
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Is this cow urine study published in NCBI valid?

The cow is regarded as a sacred animal in Hinduism, and as expected, there are a lot of people in India (including very prominent religious leaders and politicians) who want to show that even its urine (and dung) has the potential for treating all…
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Does Melatonin help support sleep?

This question brought to you courtesy of a trip to a local supermarket. Browsing vitamins/supplements shelf, saw a bottle of Melatonin, on the bottle it said "Helps support sleep" Is this something proven by studies?
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Does the Assisi loop heal injuries?

The Assisi loop uses "Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy" to treat inflammation in animals. This seems like a bunch of woo. Does this work?
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