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Trick or Treatment

Edzard Ernst

Which alternative therapies work, which are safe, and how can you tell using science rather than opinion?

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Author
Edzard Ernst

Why read it

  • You will learn why the loudest promoter of a treatment can win on persuasion rather than evidence
  • You will find out what the scientific evidence says about acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic and herbal medicine before you spend money on them
  • You will be able to ask whether a therapy has been adequately tested for both efficacy and safety

Who it is for

  • Someone considering acupuncture, homeopathy or herbal remedies
  • A patient weighing a natural cure against its cost
  • A clinician fielding questions about alternative treatments

Contents

  1. Trick or Treatment
  2. Introduction
  3. 1 How Do You Determine the Truth?
  4. 2 The Truth About Acupuncture
  5. 3 The Truth About Homeopathy
  6. 4 The Truth About Chiropractic Therapy
  7. 5 The Truth About Herbal Medicine
  8. 6 Does the Truth Matter?
  9. Appendix: Rapid Guide to Alternative Therapies

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