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Medical myths, lies, and half-truths., what we think we know may be hurting us, Professor Steven Novella ; The Teaching Company, DVD

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Medical myths, lies, and half-truths.

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Professor Steven Novella ; The Teaching Company

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what we think we know may be hurting us

In discussing the scope of his presentation, the lecturer states that "because you are ultimately responsible for your own health, it's critical to understand the accuracy of medical information--to break down the growing body of misinformation and discover the truth about everyday health and well-being. These 24 lectures are an empowering learning experience that will give you evidence-based guidelines for good health, will enhance your ability to be better informed about common medical myths, and will strengthen your skills at assessing the scientific truth behind medical information and advice."--Guidebook

disc 1. Medical knowledge versus misinformation ; Myths about water and hydration ; Vitamin and nutrition myths ; Dieting : separating myths from facts ; The fallacy that natural is always better ; Probiotics and our bacterial friends -- disc 2. Sugar and hyperactivity ; Antioxidants: hype versus reality ; The common cold ; Vaccination benefits: how well vaccines work ; Vaccination risks: real and imagined ; Antibiotics, germs, and hygiene -- disc 3. Vague symptoms and fuzzy diagnoses ; Herbalism and herbal medicine ; Homeopathy: one giant myth ; Facts about toxins and myths about detox ; Myths about acupuncture's past and benefits ; Myths about magnets, microwaves, cell phones -- disc 4. All about hypnosis ; Myths about coma and consciousness ; What placebos can and cannot do ; Myths about prgnancy ; Medical myths from around the world ; Roundup: decluttering our mental closet

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What we think we know may be hurting us

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