Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Simon says

British science popularizer Simon Singh has discovered just how risky it can be to question the evidentiary basis of the alternative health practice known as Chiropractic. The offending piece he wrote for The Guardian has been removed from public view, pending the outcome of a libel trial brought by the British Chiropractic Association; but it has been reproduced elsewhere by a sympathetic supporter. A full, unfettered airing of Singh's views on "alt med" can be found in his book Trick or Treatment.

My own domestic situation has frequently landed me in hot water on this very issue through the years, too, though no formal litigation so far. My view is that chiropractic is successfully therapeutic for some, though the verdict is still out on exactly why... because the science is still inconclusive. No one should be sued for saying that. Good luck, Simon

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