kathy sykes

As a scientist, I used to think crystal energy therapy was hokum. Not any more! As a scientist, I was always sceptical of alternative therapies. You see, I am used to thinking in terms of trials and all manner of sciency things, which are not commonly found in the alternative medical sphere...

....if any of us can stand her simpering at the camera any more. Yes, this time it's hypnotherapy. . Not entirely woo of course, but grossly over-hyped. Didn't I see the other week the new NICE guidance on smoking cessation, which said hypnosis is useless? Can't find it now!

Ben Goldacre tells us Simon Singh's complaint against this series was upheld. Read all about it. One small victory in the war.

From the programme blurb Apparently, they control the placebo response