As promised, here is the first list of links of "classic insolence" from the old blog. For new readers, this is a place to start as far as my writings about quackery and dubious alternative medicine:
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Orac:
I know CSICOP had attempted to start a magazine devoted to Alternate Medicine, but checking their site I don't see it listed. Do you know what happened to it.
I have been reading some of youe articles on the alties, and they are great. Have you ever considered putting some of them together and submitting them as a book? I wouldn't be surpised if Prometheus wanted it, or even a mainstream publisher.
Jim
Prup, aka Jim Benton,
You are looking for "The Scientific Review of Alternative Medicine." As far as I know, the latest published issue was winter 2004/2005 (yes, over a year ago).
Joe
I picked up the March 2006 copy of Prevention Magazine, and in it was a huge article about how effective hypnotherapy is for all sorts of medical conditions and interventions. Have you commented before- I will search your other site- or would you comment now. The claim that interested me- among others- is how it is possible to heal warts with hypnotherapy. I have heard this from a psychologist before, thought it was stupid, and would like your take on it if possible. Thank You.