alternative medicine

ICYMI: May 5 – May 11 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: May 5 – May 11 on the Skepchick Network

Heeeeeeey. I compiled some Skepchick Network posts for you to nosh on. Just some stuff I thought you’d like. NBD. Enjoy. Teen Skepchick Suspension of Disbelief: Iron Man 3 Eddy reviews the latest Tony Stark adventure. Why I Go to the Chiropractor Olivia goes to a chiropractor and she doesn’t care what you think about it. Cultural Attitudes Toward Atheism Beccy explores the differing at... »

ICYMI: April 28 – May 4 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: April 28 – May 4 on the Skepchick Network

Teen Skepchick Eating Disorders Cross Culturally Olivia argues that we need more research into how eating disorders manifest across cultures. Speak Your Mind: Transitions How do you deal with transitioning from one phase of life to another? Why the Green Party Lost My Vote Their stance on alternative medicine lost the Green Party the cherished Eddy vote. Mad Art Lab Frolicking Frogs: Ballet Cospla... »

ICYMI: January 27 – February 2 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: January 27 – February 2 on the Skepchick Network

Howdy, Skepchick-ers. Hang on to your hats, because you’re going to blown away by what I’ve got in store for you today. BLOWN. AWAY. Teen Skepchick Science Sunday: The Diversity of Animal Sex Animals copulate in a variety of ways. Ine teaches us about a few. Oscillo: Old Mistakes, Modern Myths Kate warns you not to fall for this bogus flu cure. Giant Eagles – Could Gandalf’... »

ICYMI: August 19 – August 25 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: August 19 – August 25 on the Skepchick Network

Look! On your computer/smart phone/tablet screen! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…highlights from the Skepchick Network! »

ICYMI: August 12 – August 18 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: August 12 – August 18 on the Skepchick Network

Hang on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen. We’re expecting gale force awesome to come sweeping through your computer and into your eyeballs. You have been warned. »

ICYMI: July 8-July 14 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: July 8-July 14 on the Skepchick Network

Bonjour! I’m back from CERN where I’ve finished solving all the mysteries of the universe. I would tell you what those secrets are, but the Secret World Government tells me that if I did that I’d have to kill you. So you’ll have to wait as we dole them out over the next 50 years. Stay tuned. It’s gonna be pretty epic. But until then check out these highlights from the... »

Ask Surly Amy: Homeopathy

Ask Surly Amy: Homeopathy

Dear Surly Amy, I am a college student lucky enough to have a roommate whom I love dearly. She's a wonderful friend and a very intelligent person. The only problem is that she's very into homeopathy. She grew up with it, because her mother (who is a scientist, strangely, although I know not what sort) also believes in it. She's been using homeopathic remedies even more since having ... »

Ask Surly Amy: Cheap Health Care

Ask Surly Amy: Cheap Health Care

Hi Amy, I live in a city where alternative medicine is a big thing. I work in safety net health care, and many of the clinics I work with offer alternative treatment. Part of my job is helping low-income or uninsured people find health care. Often, only the alternative medicine clinics are taking new patients without a six-week wait. As someone who cares about both evidence-based medicine and heal... »

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