The Skeptic Zone #507 - 8.July.2018

Published: July 8, 2018, 8:55 a.m.

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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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.

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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/

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TGA\\u2019s new complaint system fails the Ease-a-cold test

By Dr Ken Harvey

Stimulated by an article in \\u201cThe Conversation\\u201d on Pharmacare Laboratories Ease-a-Cold, Dr Ken Harvey decided to try the TGA\\u2019s 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

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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/

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