Bogus “Alternative Medicine” Diagnoses Described

"Professor Edzard Ernst, who was the world’s first department chairperson in complementary medicine, has posted on his blog a four-part series on the fake diagnoses of so-called alternative medicine.

Part 1 addresses adrenal fatigue, candidiasis hypersensitivity, and alleged chronic intoxications eliminated by so-called “detox” treatments.
Part 2 addresses chronic Lyme disease, electromagnetic hypersensitivity, and homosexuality.
Part 3 addresses leaky gut syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, and neurasthenia.
Part 4 covers vaccine overload, vertebral subluxation, and yin/yang imbalance."

(From the Consumer Health Digest #24-21. May 26, 2024)

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Dr. Ernst focuses on some of the more common bogus diagnoses of which we should be aware:

The Issues With Diagnosing Psychological Problems

There are many behaviors that do not comport with societal approval and/or expectations. Unfortunately, even educated folks tend to assess such superficially and ignore the nuances and subtleties of understanding aberrant behavior that psychological professionals are skilled in diagnosing. Click on the link below for an interesting and informative podcast on the subject:

What Exactly is a Psychological Diagnosis?