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Tag Archives: scams
1.28.2013
One Weird Trick to Rule Them All
Hey, you there. Sitting at your computer, clicking away. Times are tough, right? You’re feeling lethargic and a bit overweight, yes? Your skin has gotten blotchy and your teeth aren’t as white as they used to be. You’ve got a / read more…
Posted in Conspiracy Theories / Pseudoscience
Tagged in dr. oz / free energy / internet ads / one weird trick / scams / weight loss
12.17.2012
On the Fringes of MS
The number of Americans living with some form of chronic illness is estimated to be around 133 million. They run a wide spectrum, from obesity to genetic abnormalities to cancer. Many can be managed through a combination of medicine and / read more…
Posted in Alternative Medicine / Health / Pseudoscience
Tagged in cleansing / fad diets / miracle cures / multiple sclerosis / scams
11.30.2012
Anatomy of a Weight Loss Site
SensaSlim was one of many “miracle” weight loss products that have come and gone. It was an Australian company “headquartered” in Switzerland led by folks who had a history of weight loss scams. At the end of 2011 is was / read more…
Posted in Health / Pseudoscience
Tagged in scams / sensaslim / spray / weight loss
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