Skeptical Thoughts
August 2016
Here are the topics I chose to talk about on RadioLive for the month. Some of them may not have been mentioned on the radio due to a lack of time.
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August 7, 2016
David Icke Auckland Talk
Here are my bullet points and photos from David Icke's recent 12 hour talk given in Auckland:
3 min read, 566 words. Continue Reading...Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Conspiracy, Reptoid
August 21, 2016
Brian Cox argues with Australian senator about climate change
Brian Cox argued with Australian senator Malcolm Roberts
1 min read, 187 words. Continue Reading...on TV show Q&A about climate change, accusing NASA and other organisations of "corrupting" temperature data. Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Climate
Not all water in NZ is chlorinated
After a recent second campylobacter issue in Havelock North, it turns out that the Hastings water supply is not treated with chlorine to kill bacteria.
2 min read, 219 words. Continue Reading...Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Science, Fluoride, Chlorine
Naturopathic Murder
I totally agree that people should not be allowed to talk about treating health conditions if they have not received approval, and hopefully the upcoming Natural Health Products bill will be a step in the right direction in New Zealand for ensuring claims can't be made without good evidence.
1 min read, 129 words. Continue Reading...Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Naturopathy
Stuff article on superfoods actually talks sense!
An article on Stuff
1 min read, 146 words. Continue Reading...has done a good job of explaining that superfoods aren't all they're cracked up to be. Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Superfood
Witch Doctor in Wellington
There were several witch doctors in Auckland last year, and they eventually left the country after efforts were made to clamp down on them, including some successful ASA complaints.
2 min read, 253 words. Continue Reading...Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Magic
August 28, 2016
We should all drink alcohol for our health
The NZ Herald reports
1 min read, 157 words. Continue Reading...that "a leading scientist" (Dr Poikolainen) has said a bottle of wine a day would do no harm to your health, and that drinking more than the current recommended daily amount of alcohol is more beneficial than not drinking at all. Dr Poikolainen has also written a book on the subject - "Perfect Drinking and its Enemies" : Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Alcohol
Chiropractic for Pregnancy Issues?
A woman has made the news today because she has been denied treatment for a medical condition, symphysis pubis dysfunction, related to her pregnancy
2 min read, 293 words. Continue Reading.... Southern Cross Insurance have said that the reason for not paying for treatment is that pregnant women in New Zealand are eligible for free healthcare, and so their policies don't cover pregnancy. Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Chiropractic
Are processed foods causing mental illness?
Julia Rucklidge from Canterbury University has suggested that
2 min read, 216 words. Continue Reading...processed food may be a cause of a mental illness epidemic. Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Vitamins
SBH press complaints
The Society for Science Based Healthcare has recently submitted complaints about articles in two newspapers.
2 min read, 277 words. Continue Reading...Categories: Skepticism , Tags: Pseudoscience, Chiropractic