QuackCasthttp://www.quackcast.com/index.htmlPodcasts about SCAMSenknowitallmac@gmail.comCopyright 2006-2010 Mark A Crislip2013-06-09T11:55:28-07:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:57:20 -0700Mark CrislipMark Crislipmcrislip@mac.commedicine,skeptic, alternativeA review of Supplements, Complementary and Alternive Medicine (SCAMs)A review of Quacks, Frauds and Charlatans. Oops. Thats not right. That should be Supplements, Complementary and Alternative Medicine i.e. SCAM's. Winner in 2009, 2010, and 2011 of The People's Choice Podcast Awards for Best Health Podcast. A side project of Pusware LLC, home of the Infectious DIsease Compendium: A Persiflagers Guide, your uber hyperlinked guide to Infectious Disease, the Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast and a Gobbet o' Pus. Quackcast 118: People Encouraging Turtle Agonyknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-06-09T11:55:28-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/630a68549fde76bee2d10d7c02dc8f06-127.html#unique-entry-id-127http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/630a68549fde76bee2d10d7c02dc8f06-127.html#unique-entry-id-127Mark CrislipYertle had a bad day that only got worse.Quackcast 117 Whack em hard whack em once and Strokeknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-06-09T11:53:51-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/bf268b07559fe33b1c5209cc2add08cd-126.html#unique-entry-id-126http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/bf268b07559fe33b1c5209cc2add08cd-126.html#unique-entry-id-126Mark CrislipMore on chiropractic and stroke.Quackcast 116: Animal Therapyknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-06-08T13:37:30-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f19e41df5f57fa0266a0d345402ad51c-125.html#unique-entry-id-125http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f19e41df5f57fa0266a0d345402ad51c-125.html#unique-entry-id-125Mark CrislipAnimals in the hospital: stupid idea? Or really stupid.Quackcast 115: Uneasey Lies the Head That Wears the Fluknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-06-08T13:34:36-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4ce1239d7e0ff7ffcd13f8c24b6b6346-124.html#unique-entry-id-124http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4ce1239d7e0ff7ffcd13f8c24b6b6346-124.html#unique-entry-id-124Mark CrislipMore flu stuff. It is coming to kill you. Eventually.Quackcast 114: Boundariesknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-05-11T17:08:16-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/46be500b65bba6766e99a2718bfe940d-123.html#unique-entry-id-123http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/46be500b65bba6766e99a2718bfe940d-123.html#unique-entry-id-123Mark CrislipWhat separates us and themQuackcast 113: Comprehending the Incomprehensibleknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-05-11T17:06:37-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/11655199ec7643ade4a3a8c3140f772c-122.html#unique-entry-id-122http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/11655199ec7643ade4a3a8c3140f772c-122.html#unique-entry-id-122Mark CrislipReading the medical literature.Quackcast 112: Acupuncture and Allergic Rhinitis: Another Opportunity for Intellectual Sterilityknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-03-09T15:51:48-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b0a84cb4bcffc0d105c8c3a4cc9a957b-121.html#unique-entry-id-121http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b0a84cb4bcffc0d105c8c3a4cc9a957b-121.html#unique-entry-id-121Mark CrislipAcupuncture and allergic rhinitisQuackcast 111. Wartsknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-03-09T15:50:49-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/c1878d7faea2463f0b3007ff92867a8f-120.html#unique-entry-id-120http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/c1878d7faea2463f0b3007ff92867a8f-120.html#unique-entry-id-120Mark CrislipWarts and duct tape.Quackcast 110: Honey Boo Boo.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-03-09T15:49:42-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/993e410cf55b7edd2fdbdc576c59479b-119.html#unique-entry-id-119http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/993e410cf55b7edd2fdbdc576c59479b-119.html#unique-entry-id-119Mark CrislipHoney doesn’t help cough in kids.Quackcast 109; One Flu Into the Cuckoo’s Nestknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-03-09T15:47:54-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/23ec844e8f3b6b418bc722f562876d80-118.html#unique-entry-id-118http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/23ec844e8f3b6b418bc722f562876d80-118.html#unique-entry-id-118Mark CrislipMore flu stuff Announcement 2013knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-02-27T07:13:09-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e6340788b9ab065a8b9f296bd2c7961a-116.html#unique-entry-id-116http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e6340788b9ab065a8b9f296bd2c7961a-116.html#unique-entry-id-116Mark CrislipThe world needs more Mark Crislip. Here's how.Quackcast 108. SCAMlandia.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-01-27T14:18:31-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4fdead958ff6b10097f2e23c3e4eca6d-115.html#unique-entry-id-115http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4fdead958ff6b10097f2e23c3e4eca6d-115.html#unique-entry-id-115Mark CrislipA review of SCAMAn evaluation of Portland Monthly’s Alternative Medicine Guide. Journalistic standards are not what they used to be.Quackcast 107: 780.6.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2013-01-26T12:39:48-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/c244cac1f41f9ffdbf97b2694f3586e5-114.html#unique-entry-id-114http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/c244cac1f41f9ffdbf97b2694f3586e5-114.html#unique-entry-id-114Mark CrislipA review of SCAM.Fever. Along with pus, it defines my life. Lucky me.Quackcast 106: Disingenuous: Deconstruction of a naturopathic white paperknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-12-22T16:06:19-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/cd125559a6cefc8dd295565c9e633298-113.html#unique-entry-id-113http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/cd125559a6cefc8dd295565c9e633298-113.html#unique-entry-id-113Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsWhat they don’t want you to know: Why ND’s should not do primary care.Quackcast 105: Down the Virtual Rabbit Holeknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-12-22T16:04:16-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f7c19bc8115a96f550e94371b9c83100-112.html#unique-entry-id-112http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f7c19bc8115a96f550e94371b9c83100-112.html#unique-entry-id-112Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsAlkaline water and New parasites.Quackcast 104. Blonde Bloodknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-12-22T16:02:53-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/91aabf053060e300fc9ee870317f10ca-111.html#unique-entry-id-111http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/91aabf053060e300fc9ee870317f10ca-111.html#unique-entry-id-111Mark CrislipA review of SCAMH2O2 in the blood? Yep.Quackcast 103. The Light Fantasticalknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-11-10T15:02:03-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a80e0bda670316fc73faeb11cdebfa33-110.html#unique-entry-id-110http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a80e0bda670316fc73faeb11cdebfa33-110.html#unique-entry-id-110Mark CrislipA Review of SCAMUV irradiation of blood: more nonsense.Quackcast 102: More Boosting.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-11-10T14:59:52-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ef6d2a7f16d8d63fff5ace2ec7aac0c4-109.html#unique-entry-id-109http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ef6d2a7f16d8d63fff5ace2ec7aac0c4-109.html#unique-entry-id-109Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsMore on the nonexistence of immune system boosting.Quackcast 101: I never meta analysis I likeknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-10-14T19:08:52-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/fbf2283c779debff71662db71972d093-108.html#unique-entry-id-108http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/fbf2283c779debff71662db71972d093-108.html#unique-entry-id-108Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsMore studies that, upon careful evaluation, fail to show acupuncture is effective.Quackcast 100: Protect Yourselfknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-10-14T19:03:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ceca3ae5cb68955016707b68b55ede4d-107.html#unique-entry-id-107http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ceca3ae5cb68955016707b68b55ede4d-107.html#unique-entry-id-107Mark CrislipA review of SCAMSIf your health care provider is not vaccinated against influenza, they might be a dumb ass. You want dumb ass involved in your health care?Quackcast 99. Guiding Lightsknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-09-23T10:07:04-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/c3a2aae0ca059b2e084951bb6698396d-106.html#unique-entry-id-106http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/c3a2aae0ca059b2e084951bb6698396d-106.html#unique-entry-id-106Mark CrislipA review of SCAMSMy Biases Quackcast 98. Low Level Lasersknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-09-23T10:05:45-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f76d6af2a1d4cdfa948fd2cfadb2c785-105.html#unique-entry-id-105http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f76d6af2a1d4cdfa948fd2cfadb2c785-105.html#unique-entry-id-105Mark CrislipA review of SCAMSN rays return.Note: This is not the active pageknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-08-13T08:17:39-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e70e18dbcc35d717bcd856277da97681-104.html#unique-entry-id-104http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e70e18dbcc35d717bcd856277da97681-104.html#unique-entry-id-104Quackcast 97. Jurassic Farceknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-08-12T09:46:52-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d1619a476675340866ccabe778171628-102.html#unique-entry-id-102http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d1619a476675340866ccabe778171628-102.html#unique-entry-id-102Mark CrislipA review of SCAMFear of gay mutant mosquitos.Quackcast 96. Journal Clubknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-08-12T09:46:52-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8457c5a22fd62067dfd9c1d43d23782c-101.html#unique-entry-id-101http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8457c5a22fd62067dfd9c1d43d23782c-101.html#unique-entry-id-101Mark CrislipA review of SCAMStudies that have every error known should not call themselves ground breaking unless it concerns shovels.Quackcast 95. The Spirit of St. Louis Renaultknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-08-12T09:46:51-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8339915d38835b6e50e7a31d0bf97c11-100.html#unique-entry-id-100http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8339915d38835b6e50e7a31d0bf97c11-100.html#unique-entry-id-100Mark CrislipA Review of SCAMThe Huff Po is shocked to find gambling is going on.Quackcast 94. Vital Signs.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-08-12T09:46:50-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/7aa2aa21e623985ce019ebcf45459a87-99.html#unique-entry-id-99http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/7aa2aa21e623985ce019ebcf45459a87-99.html#unique-entry-id-99Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsButeyko breathing: Bass Awkwards.Quackcast 93. Science, Evidence and Guidelinesknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-06-23T13:49:11-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/dc10bade1759f0da12c5a45efc3cd3fe-98.html#unique-entry-id-98http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/dc10bade1759f0da12c5a45efc3cd3fe-98.html#unique-entry-id-98Mark CrislipA review of SCAMMost docs don't like evidence and science. Beware.Quackcast 92. There's and app for that ?!?knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-06-23T13:45:39-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b0e90dccd557b3269d36ab452ae1a79c-97.html#unique-entry-id-97http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b0e90dccd557b3269d36ab452ae1a79c-97.html#unique-entry-id-97Mark CrislipA review of SCAMUsing modern technology to classify fiction.Quackcast 91. Cannibalism?knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-05-19T19:20:27-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/57bb949d3a0ff6dc8b9c78110ee11841-96.html#unique-entry-id-96http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/57bb949d3a0ff6dc8b9c78110ee11841-96.html#unique-entry-id-96Mark CrislipA review of SCAMDo the Chinese and Koreans eat dead babies? I bet no.Quackcast 90. Stop Making Sense.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-05-19T19:15:15-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/825a84ee7549b243b7b9505ae5ff1b52-95.html#unique-entry-id-95http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/825a84ee7549b243b7b9505ae5ff1b52-95.html#unique-entry-id-95Marl CrislipA Review of SCAMRandom thoughts after reading 13 Things That Don’t Make Sense by Michael Brooks.Quackcast 89: Spring Updateknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-04-22T11:44:18-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/860dad31a88ed778961eacb790cde25b-94.html#unique-entry-id-94http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/860dad31a88ed778961eacb790cde25b-94.html#unique-entry-id-94Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsUpdate on raw milk, TCM, acupuncture and homeopathy.Quackcast 88: Drinking from the Fire Hose: Odds and Ends on the Gasping Oppression aka the flu.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-04-21T13:22:50-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/0d8e4f70164ebf3983363e1946aeed88-93.html#unique-entry-id-93http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/0d8e4f70164ebf3983363e1946aeed88-93.html#unique-entry-id-93Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsDrinking from the Fire Hose: Odds and Ends on the Gasping Oppression aka the flu.Quackcast 87: Feet of Clayknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-04-20T10:37:31-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4c7d367c2b34eda06995d992e9a6f44d-92.html#unique-entry-id-92http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4c7d367c2b34eda06995d992e9a6f44d-92.html#unique-entry-id-92Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsThe NEJM editors apparently do not bother to read their own content, much to my disappointment.Quackcast 86: The Species in the Fecesknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-03-27T08:31:39-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/3b8abe4ac6f5a096629fc89795b7beb3-91.html#unique-entry-id-91http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/3b8abe4ac6f5a096629fc89795b7beb3-91.html#unique-entry-id-91Mark CrislipA review of SCAMs.Stool Transplants. Yep.Quackcast 85: On the Application of Science.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-03-26T08:21:13-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/7f7594432bf90d873f8672920198dd70-90.html#unique-entry-id-90http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/7f7594432bf90d873f8672920198dd70-90.html#unique-entry-id-90Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsChanging practice is not as easy as it would appear.Quackcast 84: Perpetul Motion. The Bravewell Reportknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-03-25T08:22:11-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4855bbe5dfc248e80ffdf5af36933a1d-89.html#unique-entry-id-89http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4855bbe5dfc248e80ffdf5af36933a1d-89.html#unique-entry-id-89Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsWhen major medical institutions offer SCAM.Quackcast 83. AK: Nonsense on Full Automatic.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-02-11T17:25:44-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/599f27aa031f66a85af34121221b0a20-88.html#unique-entry-id-88http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/599f27aa031f66a85af34121221b0a20-88.html#unique-entry-id-88Mark CrislipIn the race to be the goofiest SCAM, can Applied Kinesiology win?Quackcast 82. More Placebo.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-02-11T17:16:52-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/26e8dce37c62b70b232c4b6f85020ee0-87.html#unique-entry-id-87http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/26e8dce37c62b70b232c4b6f85020ee0-87.html#unique-entry-id-87Mark CrislipI keep yammering on about the worthless placebo. Oh well, It’s my podcast.Quackcast 81. Alas poor Craniosacral. A SCAM of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2012-01-21T13:00:02-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/0c455b6fca70a5c020b0af19bdfaca76-86.html#unique-entry-id-86http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/0c455b6fca70a5c020b0af19bdfaca76-86.html#unique-entry-id-86Mark Crislip MDAlas poor Craniosacral. A SCAM of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.A race to the bottom for silliness.Quackcast 80. Seal of Approval.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-12-10T16:36:43-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/027b6550edd8dda3d8778cee4d3c36a7-85.html#unique-entry-id-85http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/027b6550edd8dda3d8778cee4d3c36a7-85.html#unique-entry-id-85Mark CrislipA review of SCAMDr. Oz approved. Insert snort of derision.Quackcast 79. Hodgepodge.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-12-10T16:35:14-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/3860821b7938a222c341e16d20e37e34-84.html#unique-entry-id-84http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/3860821b7938a222c341e16d20e37e34-84.html#unique-entry-id-84Mark CrislipA review of SCAMA bit of medicine, a bit of acupuncture, a bit of staring.Quackcast 78. Random Flu Thoughts.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-11-12T15:26:32-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/67b00df67f47e905d15747ad3387e0f2-83.html#unique-entry-id-83http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/67b00df67f47e905d15747ad3387e0f2-83.html#unique-entry-id-83Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsInterferon induced random flu thoughts.Quackcast 77. Alternative vaccination.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-11-12T15:24:35-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ac36c939fb91309ffe512d6c1b39c587-82.html#unique-entry-id-82http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ac36c939fb91309ffe512d6c1b39c587-82.html#unique-entry-id-82Mark CrislipA review of SCAM'sDoing the American way: Making it up.Quackcast 76. The Prostrate Placebo.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-10-09T19:52:15-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8dee2410a2cd1993a50fcf9304eacfba-81.html#unique-entry-id-81http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8dee2410a2cd1993a50fcf9304eacfba-81.html#unique-entry-id-81Mark CrislipAn evaluation of SCAM.Saw palmetto does not work and neither does placebo.Quackcast 75. Recycle.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-10-09T19:50:29-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/5fd06b1ddfa519b328aeeccc2cf86007-80.html#unique-entry-id-80http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/5fd06b1ddfa519b328aeeccc2cf86007-80.html#unique-entry-id-80Mark CrislipAn evaluation of SCAM.Drinking Urine. Ick.Quackcast 74. Gullible George.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-09-13T20:03:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/64c2fbfd3b0a60fdeb4d34c21a734812-79.html#unique-entry-id-79http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/64c2fbfd3b0a60fdeb4d34c21a734812-79.html#unique-entry-id-79Mark CrislipWhen it comes to CAM, PBS means Produces Bull Stuff (I do not want to get an explicit tag).Quackcast 73. The Annals of Internal Medicine Qualifies for Fail Blog.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-09-13T20:01:28-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4bd240010a8fe3e8a441d8e325f9a2ed-78.html#unique-entry-id-78http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4bd240010a8fe3e8a441d8e325f9a2ed-78.html#unique-entry-id-78Mark CrislipWatch as a formally good Journal publishes amateur garbage on TCM and the ‘treatment’ of flu.Quackcast 72. Train Therapy.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-09-13T20:00:07-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8dac7978481079c2e46fdcb6e814bbe8-77.html#unique-entry-id-77http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8dac7978481079c2e46fdcb6e814bbe8-77.html#unique-entry-id-77Mark CrislipLying on train tracks to improve your health. No worse than homeopathy.Quackcast 71. CAM. The Beer Goggles of Medicine.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-09-13T19:58:42-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f3748f5010f89ff2009a3a0eb6ade094-76.html#unique-entry-id-76http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f3748f5010f89ff2009a3a0eb6ade094-76.html#unique-entry-id-76Mark CrislipMore on how CAM = Placebo. Placebo = nothing. Therefore CAM = Nothing.Quackcast 70. SOS DD.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-07-24T17:25:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/cc2592b0dbe25375350a0f86d027a104-75.html#unique-entry-id-75http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/cc2592b0dbe25375350a0f86d027a104-75.html#unique-entry-id-75Mark CrislipSCAM proponents have a different understanding of reality. See Dr. Chopra's writings as the archetype.Quackcast 69. Honey.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-07-24T17:24:02-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d71f6cc36328e212d1c4303ab9c9b8ef-74.html#unique-entry-id-74http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d71f6cc36328e212d1c4303ab9c9b8ef-74.html#unique-entry-id-74Mark CrislipNot the bee all and end all, it has its uses in wound care.Quackcast 68. The Dow of Accutane.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-06-17T20:34:41-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ecbfaf6f70e787bde0308053c3d583c5-72.html#unique-entry-id-72http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ecbfaf6f70e787bde0308053c3d583c5-72.html#unique-entry-id-72Mark CrislipA review of SCAM's.Quackcast 67. Ambiguity.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-06-17T20:32:53-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/1943f0eb6ef6ae112621f40347d3af40-71.html#unique-entry-id-71http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/1943f0eb6ef6ae112621f40347d3af40-71.html#unique-entry-id-71Mark CrislipA review of SCAM/sQuackcast 65. Raw MIlk.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-05-28T15:19:56-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/7c96f42a113ecaa575dbe70af1eac99e-70.html#unique-entry-id-70http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/7c96f42a113ecaa575dbe70af1eac99e-70.html#unique-entry-id-70Mark CrislipDrink Raw MIlk. ID docs need work too,Quackcast 64. Parasites.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-05-07T16:50:31-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/125f64466720653cd3da372a429e699d-69.html#unique-entry-id-69http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/125f64466720653cd3da372a429e699d-69.html#unique-entry-id-69Mark CrislipParasitesParasites and their so called diagnosis.Quackcast 63. Without Borders.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-04-26T10:20:55-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/536ed233254b770ee314690567b8395a-68.html#unique-entry-id-68http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/536ed233254b770ee314690567b8395a-68.html#unique-entry-id-68Mark CrislipA review of SCAMsExporting woo to your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses.Quackcast 62. The World has Moved On.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-04-10T20:25:37-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/7cccd112457071f0840f4715746d5a9d-67.html#unique-entry-id-67http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/7cccd112457071f0840f4715746d5a9d-67.html#unique-entry-id-67Mark CrislipIdle thoughts on HuffPo medical nonsense.Quackcast 61. Deadly Indeed.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-03-13T17:59:36-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a36d8d6a678f58a108e75bfffaa5bdfb-66.html#unique-entry-id-66http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a36d8d6a678f58a108e75bfffaa5bdfb-66.html#unique-entry-id-66Mark CrislipThoughts on the recent Skeptical Enquirer article, Seven Deadly Medical Hypotheses.Quackcast 60. Triskaidekaphobia times two.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-03-13T17:55:53-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/1fbc025fb9b4836ed5036d608fa46fd9-65.html#unique-entry-id-65http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/1fbc025fb9b4836ed5036d608fa46fd9-65.html#unique-entry-id-65Mark CrislipA reflection on the capacity of the immune system.Quackcast 59. The Vaccine Council of Vaccinations Reviewed.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-02-13T14:15:09-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e1717f2505d2625333b1552a107ead07-64.html#unique-entry-id-64http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e1717f2505d2625333b1552a107ead07-64.html#unique-entry-id-64Mark CrislipThe Vaccine Council of Vaccinations doesn't want you and yours to get vaccinated. The data? Pulled out of their, er, well, lets call it thin air. Yeah. Thin Air.Quackcast 58. Cranberry Juice and UTI'sknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2011-01-23T16:03:36-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e9422d0771fb0fe2b6019c0cba533f10-63.html#unique-entry-id-63http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e9422d0771fb0fe2b6019c0cba533f10-63.html#unique-entry-id-63Mark CrislipAfter 45 years of investigation and 100 crappy studies you still can't say definitively that Cranberry Juice is effective. Although it probably isn't. But I still like my cosmo.Quackcast 57. Oh So Silly Oh coccinum and whiny babies.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-12-26T16:30:08-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/dc19cbd2d9b0bbaf1e50d38b905a80b7-62.html#unique-entry-id-62http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/dc19cbd2d9b0bbaf1e50d38b905a80b7-62.html#unique-entry-id-62Mark CrislipOh So Silly Oh coccinum and whiny babies. Some odds and ends about influenza treatment and prevention.Quackcast 56. Sky Maul. A meandering look at aspects of acupuncuture by the easily distracted.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-12-12T08:35:07-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/444fe32311086842375c35c12816c532-61.html#unique-entry-id-61http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/444fe32311086842375c35c12816c532-61.html#unique-entry-id-61Mark CrislipacupunctureWhy did the Iceman die 5500 years ago? Quackcast 55. Homeopathetic Vaccinesknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-11-26T16:36:29-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/936d03e977b93c5bad022817ddbca65a-59.html#unique-entry-id-59http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/936d03e977b93c5bad022817ddbca65a-59.html#unique-entry-id-59Mark CrislipA review of the airquotes science end airquotes behind the homeopathetic vaccines/nosodes.Quackcast 53. Reflexology.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-09-27T21:15:02-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b61b3237738f1d21ea9c5d2e5cf2f075-58.html#unique-entry-id-58http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b61b3237738f1d21ea9c5d2e5cf2f075-58.html#unique-entry-id-58Reflexology. Quackcast 52. Good Journals Gone Bad.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-09-27T21:14:21-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/51066daac2779831e18c20b43ff66360-57.html#unique-entry-id-57http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/51066daac2779831e18c20b43ff66360-57.html#unique-entry-id-57Mark CrislipQuackcast 51. Short Attention Span Quackcastknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-09-27T21:13:42-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/2df8ed7c437f1cece003149e572550ec-56.html#unique-entry-id-56http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/2df8ed7c437f1cece003149e572550ec-56.html#unique-entry-id-56Mark CrislipacupunctureA hodgepodge of topics.Quackcast 50. NEJM and Acupuncture.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-09-27T21:12:34-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d2282bf3b20625bb82e08a9bbe833eb2-55.html#unique-entry-id-55http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d2282bf3b20625bb82e08a9bbe833eb2-55.html#unique-entry-id-55Mark CrislipEven the best can publish garbage. Quackcast 49. Bought and Sold. Who pays for CME.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-07-24T16:11:07-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f6f0f1142ca9fab53541b538de72101f-54.html#unique-entry-id-54http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f6f0f1142ca9fab53541b538de72101f-54.html#unique-entry-id-54Mark CrislipThe best and brightest nonsense money can buy.Quackcast 48. Acupuncture CMEknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-07-24T16:09:17-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b61ab432de9810cc09f4d6ae6c717dec-53.html#unique-entry-id-53http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b61ab432de9810cc09f4d6ae6c717dec-53.html#unique-entry-id-53Mark CrislipThe best and brightest nonsense money can buy.Quackcast 47 or so. More on Medical Voices.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-06-29T19:28:16-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/3bb662fa92246149d4cba0ae5a5783d5-52.html#unique-entry-id-52http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/3bb662fa92246149d4cba0ae5a5783d5-52.html#unique-entry-id-52Mark CrislipMedical Voices website has a variety of what could be considered misinformation. I look at the core fallacy, or nut, behind 20 essays on the site.Quackcast 46. Mumps.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-06-21T19:57:18-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a73ddcee9c3b17510364a881b6a69e32-51.html#unique-entry-id-51http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a73ddcee9c3b17510364a881b6a69e32-51.html#unique-entry-id-51Mark CrislipShould you get vaccinated or get the real disease? I suggest the former, Medical Voices suggests the latter. See why.Quackcast 45. The Vaccine Pseudo Controversy.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-06-06T18:48:25-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4c5cbe1943bf6fa9334624f0edc598b6-50.html#unique-entry-id-50http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4c5cbe1943bf6fa9334624f0edc598b6-50.html#unique-entry-id-50Mark CrislipA review of the the alleged side effects of the third greatest invention of all time. After clean water and the flush toilet.Quackcast 44. Nine questions, nine answers.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-05-10T19:47:01-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/6eea94f488e945a9412bc0db80b10032-49.html#unique-entry-id-49http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/6eea94f488e945a9412bc0db80b10032-49.html#unique-entry-id-49Mark CrislipA review of SCAM'sAn ND suggests there are 9 questions that pro-vaccine proponents can't answer. Ha. My 12 year old can find the answers.Quackcast 43. Literature update: Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-03-27T11:11:39-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/15bf58503b6fd3355b89fa2828223799-48.html#unique-entry-id-48http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/15bf58503b6fd3355b89fa2828223799-48.html#unique-entry-id-48Quackcast 42. The Tamiflu spin.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-02-20T17:57:14-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/5f8fe2576cabc31d196001224e9cf499-47.html#unique-entry-id-47http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/5f8fe2576cabc31d196001224e9cf499-47.html#unique-entry-id-47Mark CrislipAtlantis, er, I mean the Atlantic discusses the use of Tamiflu and is as reliable as Plato.Quackcast 41. YOU, acupuncture and the military.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-01-23T21:52:45-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ec2847a21cfc7fb80efb240e9a6737e8-46.html#unique-entry-id-46http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ec2847a21cfc7fb80efb240e9a6737e8-46.html#unique-entry-id-46Mark CrislipAn acupuncture update.Quackcast 40. Literature update. Chiropractic and Ginkgo.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2010-01-09T17:06:13-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a53bfb1942a4c7146e8dd7309bf71f24-45.html#unique-entry-id-45http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a53bfb1942a4c7146e8dd7309bf71f24-45.html#unique-entry-id-45Mark CrislipQuackcast 40. Literature update. Chiropractic and Ginkgo.Quackcast 39. Measles Update.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-12-27T18:57:15-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8e585d38e09e2605027c8057acb9a0cc-44.html#unique-entry-id-44http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8e585d38e09e2605027c8057acb9a0cc-44.html#unique-entry-id-44Mark CrislipMeasles Update.The MMR doesn’t cause autism. Duh. But it does protect from autism. WTH?Quackcast 38. Mesotherapy.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-12-14T20:30:24-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e19af3dc90c3aa6dbe9a892720869067-43.html#unique-entry-id-43http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e19af3dc90c3aa6dbe9a892720869067-43.html#unique-entry-id-43Mark CrislipDo you really think injecting artichoke into your skin will make fat go away? Really?Quackcast 37. Acai.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-12-09T17:05:49-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/33be40d2901ad9f5c2c077a772d436a4-42.html#unique-entry-id-42http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/33be40d2901ad9f5c2c077a772d436a4-42.html#unique-entry-id-42Mark Crislipskeptic,medicineAcai. Spanish for take the money and run.Quackcast 36. Hi Ho Silver.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-10-24T21:52:09-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/636ead026c471e4ac3a48337f474c1c6-39.html#unique-entry-id-39http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/636ead026c471e4ac3a48337f474c1c6-39.html#unique-entry-id-39Mark CrislipThe data to support the use of colloidal silver is less than WMD's in Iraq.Quackcast 35. Flu vaccine efficacy. Plus 18 taradiddles.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-10-18T18:59:22-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f2277a0af523503f391b2f6a015e84b7-38.html#unique-entry-id-38http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f2277a0af523503f391b2f6a015e84b7-38.html#unique-entry-id-38Mark CrislipDoes the flu vaccine work? Is the earth an oblate spheroid? Yep. Find out how we know (the vaccine, not the earth). Plus 18 flu related taradiddles.Quackcast 34. Flu Woo for You.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-09-16T10:24:32-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/341db343788d464e419ef4315f969abd-37.html#unique-entry-id-37http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/341db343788d464e419ef4315f969abd-37.html#unique-entry-id-37Mark Crislipskeptic,alternative,medicineA tediously long exposition on but a fraction of the flu woo.Quackcast 33. Update on Acupuncture, Chiropractic and Herbal Remediesknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-07-05T19:47:41-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ff93b606a368d1dc75df33e7e22dae00-35.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/ff93b606a368d1dc75df33e7e22dae00-35.html#unique-entry-id-35Mark CrislipQuackcast 32. Huffpo. 32 Sentences and 57 taradiddles.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-05-14T15:36:57-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d07df2d67ff7f1c61a0b6288771f84fb-34.html#unique-entry-id-34http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d07df2d67ff7f1c61a0b6288771f84fb-34.html#unique-entry-id-34Mark CrislipHow many taradiddles can a single post contain?Quackcast 31. Green our SCAM.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-04-13T20:43:51-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a937005dd9adeed6c79f19c57a228d7f-33.html#unique-entry-id-33http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a937005dd9adeed6c79f19c57a228d7f-33.html#unique-entry-id-33Mark CrislipChinese medicine is bad for you and bad for the earth.Quackcast 30. Lets Kill The Children or A Defense of Vaccines.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2009-02-22T15:09:15-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/113cfcf25cc697aff71f4a21ac1af68b-32.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/113cfcf25cc697aff71f4a21ac1af68b-32.html#unique-entry-id-32Mark CrislipWhy vaccines, to quote Mr. Pooh, "Are a Good Thing."QuackCast 29. Reiki and Theraputic Touchknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2008-11-23T15:10:43-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f518e1e7a59b8c5208b182ee104c3d56-31.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f518e1e7a59b8c5208b182ee104c3d56-31.html#unique-entry-id-31Mark CrislipEnergy Therapies abound in SCAM’s. Here are two. Reiki and Theraputic Touch. Copyright 2008, Creative Commons.QuackCast 28. Vitamin C and the Common Coldknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2008-08-31T17:29:08-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8165f1280f2253ba507ac6e96f0e07e9-30.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/8165f1280f2253ba507ac6e96f0e07e9-30.html#unique-entry-id-30Mark CrislipBecause the Peter Principle rules, millions were spent to demonstate clearly that Vitamin C has minimal effects on the common cold. Someone needs to return his Nobel prize. Copyright 2008, Creative Commons.Quackcast 27. Acupuncture and Chiropractic Updateknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2008-07-01T13:25:50-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d9245bf07ad6d889d1367d7d81dd9db5-29.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/d9245bf07ad6d889d1367d7d81dd9db5-29.html#unique-entry-id-29Mark CrislipA review of Supplements, Complementary and Alternative Medicine ie SCAMS. Copywrite 2008, Pusware LLC under creative commons. This podcasts reviews 2 papers on acupuncture and pain, and one on chiropractic and stroke.QuackCast 26. Alternative Aviationknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2008-05-26T15:27:02-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e9bb00aeaaf4d398fb6d1f1f5c612fdf-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e9bb00aeaaf4d398fb6d1f1f5c612fdf-28.html#unique-entry-id-28Mark CrislipRecycled material from the Scienced Based Medicine Blog. Green and copyright 2008, Pusware LLC.QuackCast 25. Fungi Shuiknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2008-05-12T17:04:30-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/6508dcf0b121d46fefd2ddd1a6de835c-27.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/6508dcf0b121d46fefd2ddd1a6de835c-27.html#unique-entry-id-27Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeQuackCast 24. The Yeast Dis Connectionknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2008-03-02T20:46:26-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/6bd4160de4f60ab025d7e91e9047ca7c-26.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/6bd4160de4f60ab025d7e91e9047ca7c-26.html#unique-entry-id-26Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeQuackCast 23. Trust No One. But meknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2008-01-20T20:46:00-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f695ec77df8e92e26a6deb16fa70ae45-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/f695ec77df8e92e26a6deb16fa70ae45-25.html#unique-entry-id-25Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeWhat an article says and what people say it says, and what people say it says it says etc are often not the same thing. I tediously dissect a medical paper and comment of what two commentators say it says. If this kind of description, much less the podcast, is not itself a near death experience, I do not know what is. Copyright 2008, creative commons.QuackCast 22. Boost your immune system And dieknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-12-27T21:01:00-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/894d5b80ccfc62b0ba13c19b243fa4fa-24.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/894d5b80ccfc62b0ba13c19b243fa4fa-24.html#unique-entry-id-24Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeA cursory review of the immune system and then a review of some medical literature that suggests boosting it will cause you to die die die die die die die die die die die die die........ Got carried away. Were all gonna DIE!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry. I panic easily. Copyright 2007, Creative commons license and Pusware LLC.QuackCast 21. Acupuncture updateknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-11-20T21:01:00-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4c72791d47f917028917742d14ddaaee-23.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4c72791d47f917028917742d14ddaaee-23.html#unique-entry-id-23Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeQuackcast 21, my podcast can now drink in Oregon. A review of the medical literature of SCAMS: supplements, complementary and alternative medicine. Copywrite 2007, creative commons.QuackCast 20. Influenza mythsknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-10-22T21:01:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/45d0736a9afdeb0d4fc45901f9963a0e-22.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/45d0736a9afdeb0d4fc45901f9963a0e-22.html#unique-entry-id-22Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeThe flu can kill you. What YOU can do to prevent it. Tonight on the 10 o'clock news. Plus, the truth behind Brittany's hair. Copywrite 2007, creative commons. Pusware LLC. QuackCast 19. Iridologyknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-09-19T20:46:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/625360be9b9bb107b3229b48a591d1e0-21.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/625360be9b9bb107b3229b48a591d1e0-21.html#unique-entry-id-21Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeA look at the iridology, a form of fiction mistaken as a diganostic modality. Copywrite 2007 Pusware LLC and Creative Commons.QuackCast 18. Update 2 Echinacea Meta Anal Ysisknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-08-16T20:46:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/5e87fceac0f48842348dc93841c3bb7d-20.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/5e87fceac0f48842348dc93841c3bb7d-20.html#unique-entry-id-20Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeThe Lancet published a meta anal ysis of echinacea and concluded it was effective. Is it true? Well, what is truth? Listen to the podcast and hear my truth. Copywrite 2007 Pusware LLC.QuackCast 17. Update 1 NUCCA and Hypertensionknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-06-28T20:46:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/62e33ef96628f89df165f4e20b835e3a-19.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/62e33ef96628f89df165f4e20b835e3a-19.html#unique-entry-id-19Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeAn evaluation of "Atlas vertebrae realignment and achievement of arterial pressure goal in hypertensive patients: a pilot study." Published in 2007 in the journal of Human Hypertention. Podcast copyright 2007, PuswareLLC and creative commons.QuackCast 16. Probioticsknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-05-15T20:46:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/40847a3bb6054add9cd56a366bf1a9b8-18.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/40847a3bb6054add9cd56a366bf1a9b8-18.html#unique-entry-id-18Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeA review of probiotics: theory, use and complications. Copyright 2007 Creative CommonsQuackCast 15. Magnet ‘Therapy’knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-04-02T20:46:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/47e56df802040f1ab0c9c78b9c7ec553-17.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/47e56df802040f1ab0c9c78b9c7ec553-17.html#unique-entry-id-17Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeA review of magnets as a medical intervention. I really should have called it the crap cast, because this is crap. Not the podcast. Magnetic therapy. Copyright 2007 Creative Commons.QuackCast 14. Naturopathy Quacks of all trades, masters of noneknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-02-27T20:46:00-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/2561d00c42f6bf5b0cd5fcddebbbe0c3-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/2561d00c42f6bf5b0cd5fcddebbbe0c3-16.html#unique-entry-id-16Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeA review of the practice of naturopathy, not particularly favorable for some odd reason. Copyright 2007, Pusware LLC and Mark Crislip.QuackCast 13. Herbal "Remedies". Like "Fresh" Fish.knowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2007-01-22T20:46:00-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/94ce3d5324e48f4161aa7d956e49305b-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/94ce3d5324e48f4161aa7d956e49305b-15.html#unique-entry-id-15Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeA tour of some popular herbs. Reviewing the medical literature with commentary of the following herbs: echinacea, ginkgo, st johns wort, black cohash, saw palmetto, and glucosamine/chondrotin. Copyright 2007 Mark Crislip.QuackCast 12. How to Identify Quackery and Homeopathic Horrorsknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-12-24T21:01:00-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e2a6265bc72c0d830af2f2206bb6d513-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/e2a6265bc72c0d830af2f2206bb6d513-14.html#unique-entry-id-14Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeSeven rules of thumb to identify quackery, with examples. Also more on the potential dangers of homeopathy. Copyright 2006, creative commons. QuackCast 11. Evidence to Support Efficacy and Complications of Chiropracticknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-11-20T20:45:00-08:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4c798f11463a65bc887a9e80b372b915-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/4c798f11463a65bc887a9e80b372b915-13.html#unique-entry-id-13Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeDoes Chiropractic work for low back pain? Other diseases? Is it safe? What does it take to get into Chiropractic School? The answer to all this and more in this podcast. Copyright 2006, creative commonsQuackCast 10. History and Theory of Chiropracticknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-09-30T20:45:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/03d6e43e1309f46ea67b0f0f99628b4d-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/03d6e43e1309f46ea67b0f0f99628b4d-12.html#unique-entry-id-12Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternativeThe theory of chiropractic is reviewed and found to be wanting when compared with reality. It has no biologic or physiologic plausibility. But it doesn't stop the AMA having its legal rear handed them by the Chiropractors. Copyright 2006 creative common.org.QuackCast 9. Lies, Damn Lies and the use of alt medknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-08-31T20:45:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/da381a7f79ed1d025f4de37b25f4e625-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/da381a7f79ed1d025f4de37b25f4e625-11.html#unique-entry-id-11Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic, alternative34% to 42% of Americans use alternative medicine each year. True? Of course not. See how data is misrepresented to support nonsense. QuackCast 8. Acupuncture's Efficacyknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-08-05T20:45:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/cb943853d21ea2cf22fe66161256f1e9-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/cb943853d21ea2cf22fe66161256f1e9-10.html#unique-entry-id-10Mark Crislipmedicine,skeptic,alternativeThe efficacy of acupuncture is reviewed and found to be wanting when compared with reality. It doesn't work and has the potential to cause real harm. copyright 2006 Mark Crislip Creative Commons.QuackCast 7. Theory of Acupunctureknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-07-11T21:01:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/eb68e57f80ff3a7ed55d102c0f304595-9.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/eb68e57f80ff3a7ed55d102c0f304595-9.html#unique-entry-id-9Mark CrislipMedicine,skeptic, alternativeThe theory of acupuncture is reviewed and found to be wanting when compared with reality. It has no biologic or physiologic plausibility.QuackCast 6. Prayerknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-06-25T21:01:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b9ad97360964c5f9ca69751030ea78f6-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/b9ad97360964c5f9ca69751030ea78f6-8.html#unique-entry-id-8Mark CrislipMedicine,skeptic, alternative A review of the medical literature suggests that prayer is not an efficacious therapeutic intervention for medical illnesses. And I am almost certainly going to h e double toothpicks, if you know what I mean. QuackCast 5. Placebo Effectknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-05-22T21:01:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/bc72f58ee17de43860b4147b9e45cad6-7.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/bc72f58ee17de43860b4147b9e45cad6-7.html#unique-entry-id-7Mark CrislipMedicine,skeptic, alternativeAlt.med effects are often attributed to the placebo effect. Turns out the placebo effect does not exist. So when the effect of alt.med is equal to placebo effect, it is the same as saying it is equal to nothing. How true, how true.QuackCast 4. Homeopathy Clinical Trialsknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-05-12T21:00:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/077c17cfb5bb4f80cb4a008246563446-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/077c17cfb5bb4f80cb4a008246563446-6.html#unique-entry-id-6Mark CrislipMedicine,skeptic, alternativeClinical trials of homeopathy are of poor quality and treat self limited diseases. The better the study, the less well homeopathy does. In the best meta analysis to date, it is concluded that homeopathy doesn't work. Duh.QuackCast 3. Homeopathic Theoryknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-05-07T21:00:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/11c5a4dac62d295cde8650b554935da8-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/11c5a4dac62d295cde8650b554935da8-5.html#unique-entry-id-5Mark CrislipMedicine,skeptic, alternativeOf all the kinds of alt.med available, Homeopathy has to be the most retarded. And thats saying something. Listen and see why.QuackCast 1. Opening Salvoknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-05-04T21:00:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a9c52c8fd63fce7e126f310f63a06e53-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/a9c52c8fd63fce7e126f310f63a06e53-4.html#unique-entry-id-4Mark CrislipMedicine,skeptic, alternativeA review of Supplements, Complementary and Alternive Medicine (SCAMS)An occasional skeptical and sarcastic review of alternative medicine. Today: General approach to human stupidity.QuackCast 2. Echinaceaknowitallmac@gmail.comEnhanced Podcasts (m4a)2006-05-06T21:00:00-07:00http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/af7ceab37f32deb4b8c1e2d2a4227a23-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.quackcast.com/epodcasts/files/af7ceab37f32deb4b8c1e2d2a4227a23-3.html#unique-entry-id-3Mark CrislipMedicine,skeptic,alternativeA review of Supplements, Complementary and Alternive Medicine (SCAMS) Echinacea. A useful adjunct or a load of crap. What do you think I’m going to say? Crap.