Society of Homeopaths ‘Taking Legal Advice’ to Fight the ASA.
In September, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority wrote to all homeopaths informing them that it would be taking action against homeopaths that did not comply […]
Year: 2016
Ten Things You Should Know About Waldorf/Steiner Schools
Waldorf Schools (or Steiner Schools as they are sometimes called) are portrayed as progressive, humanistic and child-centred. Parents are attracted to this form of education […]
Do Not Allow Corporate Chiropractic ‘Spinal Assessments’ in Your Workplace
Corporate HR departments are obviously keen to promote the health of their employees as this will help productivity, reduce sick days and is seen as […]
The False Hope of the Hufeland Klinik
Wales Online reports the tragic story of a two-year old girl with stage-four neuroblastoma. I cannot imagine the emotions the parents must be going through. […]
What Effect Would Leaving the EU Have on Alternative Medicine in the UK?
Now, I expect you have already made your mind up and I do not have any expectation that issues around quackery will sway your vote […]
The MP, the ASA and the Case of Alyssa Burns-Hill
Dr Alyssa Burns-Hill has advertised her medical services as “Harley Street Hormone Health”. With the Harley Street address and the title ‘Dr’ you might be forgiven […]
Frome Steiner Free School in Financial Trouble
The first Free School approved in the UK run under the occult teachings of Rudolf Steiner has been issued with a ‘Financial Notice to Improve’. […]
The Saatchi Bill: When Only the Fig Leaf Remains
The Quackometer has been raising concerns for nearly two years that Lord Saatchi has been wanting to make a “Quack’s Charter” law in the UK. […]
Ten Things You Need To Know About Acupuncture
This week is Acupuncture Awareness Week. This is probably a good thing as, of all the alternative medicines, acupuncture carries perhaps the most myths. These myths […]
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HIV Homeopathy Charity Facing Financial Crunch
The charity Homeopathy Action Trust represents pretty much everything that is wrong with homeopathy in the UK today. Homeopaths would not be under such pressure and […]