Peter C. Gøtzsche

None of the most popular alternative remedies are effective

And it can be deadly to believe that they work

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Peter C. Gøtzsche
Feb 22, 2026
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In a previous article,1 I discussed the general principles and findings and the lack of logic that characterises alternative medicine. In this article, I review some of the most popular remedies: manipulation of the spine, massage, reflexology, acupuncture, healing, craniosacral therapy, and homoeopathy. I looked for evidence of their beneficial effects…

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