The Skeptic Zone #507 - 8.July.2018
0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 The Diet Skeptic Report - With Mandy-Lee Noble This week the Diet Skeptic and special guest Dr Chris Noble PhD will be looking at psychological acupuncture, a counselling therapy referred to as Emotional Freedom Techniques often abbreviated to EFT or more commonly described as tapping. EFT is being used for a plethora of physical and mental health conditions as well as life coaching and self-improvement but this report will examine the evidence for reducing food cravings and weight loss. 0:15:30 You belong in Oakland Zoo - With Dr Eugenie Scott Join Richard Saunders and Dr Eugenie Scott as they wander around this impressive zoo in the city of Oakland, California. http://www.oaklandzoo.org/ 0:34:00 TGA’s new complaint system fails the Ease-a-cold test By Dr Ken Harvey Stimulated by an article in “The Conversation” on Pharmacare Laboratories Ease-a-Cold, Dr Ken Harvey decided to try the TGA’s new complaint system. http://www.medreach.com.au/?p=2654 https://theconversation.com/science-or-snake-oil-does-easeacold-really-help-to-shorten-your-cold-98311 Also... Australian Skeptics National Convention 2018 https://convention.skeptics.com.au Sydney Skeptics in the Pub - 12th of July https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/AustSkeptics/