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Bad Medicine: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Distance Healing to Vitamin O"Christopher Wanjek uses a take no prisoners approach in debunkingthe outrageous nonsense being heaped on a gullible public in thename of science and medicine. Wanjek writes with clarity, humor, and humanity, and simultaneously informs and entertains." Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher, Skeptic magazine; monthlycolumnist, Scientific American; author of Why People Believe WeirdThings Prehistoric humans believed cedar ashes and incantations could curea
"Christopher Wanjek uses a take-no-prisoners approach in debunkingthe outrageous nonsense being heaped on a gullible public in thename of science and medicine. Wanjek writes with clarity, humor, and humanity, and simultaneously informs and entertains."-Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher, Skeptic magazine; monthlycolumnist,
Scientific American; author of Why People Believe WeirdThings Prehistoric humans believed cedar ashes and incantations could curea head injury. Ancient Egyptians believed the heart was the centerof thought, the liver produced blood, and the brain cooled thebody. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates was a big fan ofbloodletting. Today, we are still plagued by countless medicalmyths and misconceptions. Bad Medicine sets the record straight bydebunking widely held yet incorrect notions of how the body works, from cold cures to vaccination fears. Clear, accessible, and highly entertaining, Bad Medicine dispelssuch medical convictions as:
* You only use 10% of your brain: CAT, PET, and MRI scans all provethat there are no inactive regions of the brain . . . not evenduring sleep.
* Sitting too close to the TV causes nearsightedness: Your motherwas wrong. Most likely, an already nearsighted child sits close tosee better.
* Eating junk food will make your face break out: Acne is caused bydead skin cells, hormones, and bacteria, not from a pizza witheverything on it.
* If you don't dress warmly, you'll catch a cold: Cold viruses arethe true and only cause of colds. Protect yourself and the ones you love from bad medicine-the brainyou save may be your own.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 10/17/2002
ISBN: 9780471434993
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.16h x 5.97w x 0.72d
Review Citations: USA Today 12/02/2002 pg. 1
USA Today 12/06/2002 pg. 1
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Well made and perform well, a little constricting
Size: Medium, Color: Black Assortment (6-pairs)
These socks definitely keep most of the moisture away from my feet, even in wet conditions, which is why I bought them. I am diabetic, though, and the recommendation is to wear socks that don't constrict at any point. These have a tight band around the opening that while it is not uncomfortable on, leaves a mark when I take them off. So far it's been ok, but if you have any kind of swelling in your feet or ankles these would probably not be the best. My foot measures size 8 and I wear size 9 Brooks running shoes. The socks fit me just right but based on the size of the opening and the overall length, I wouldn't think they would fit anyone more than a size larger. Overall well made and perform well as you would expect from this brand.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2018
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long lasting!
Size: Medium, Color: Black/Assorted
literally my favorite sock i will buy forever. they just started busting through after 6 years and i wear them a lot
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★★★★★ 5
Good quality
Size: Medium, Color: Black/Assorted
Comfy and sturdy
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★★★★★ 5
Favorite socks
Size: Medium, Color: Black/Assorted
These are my go to socks! Love these. Great towards sweat and different weather temperatures. Mostly use for working out and love them. Will be getting more!
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★★★★★ 5
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My fav socks. I am a size 9 women’s and they fit perfect. They are soft and comfortable
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