Comments on: Caution: Manure Spreaders at Work (by Albus)

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By: Albus

Albus — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:57:39 +0000

The Canadians are closing on chiropractic. Take a look at
http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/local/story.html?id=4b04dbff-93c5-45cb-928a-736d3e2993e1

Our neighbors to the north are getting fed up with the junk science approach.

By: Albus

Albus — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:54:37 +0000

I’m not the only concerned about taking kids to see chiropractors. Take a look at this, from Canada:
http://www.centerforinquiry.net/blogs/entry/keep_chiropractors_away_from_children/

Now you can see why this blog is titled “Caution – Manure Spreaders at Work”.

By: Alfalfanator

Alfalfanator — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:07:52 +0000

Oh. My. Gawd. Thank you so much for starting my day off with a health-promoting belly laugh to massage my innards. After reading the MSNBC article at the link you provided, my insatiable curiosity led me to Google “bahlaqeem”–which is what this nut job calls his technique. At http://www.bahlaqeem.com I learned that although Jim Burda’s chiro license was pulled as a result of his time travel treatments, he has apparently expanded his bahlaqeem practice. It appears his is one of the several disciplines in “quantum healing.”

My “take away” from this morning’s excursion through Loonville is this: At least I am assured that the Ohio State Chiropractic Board has drawn a line somewhere between the generic load of chiro crapola and the schizophrenic delusions of “quantum healing.”

By: Albus

Albus — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:44:37 +0000

If it all gets to be too much, you can always go back in time to straighten things out, like this chiropractor claimed to do:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12208638/

By: Alfalfanator

Alfalfanator — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:44:16 +0000

I wish I could share your optimism. Many things are fast approaching, but reason, I fear, ain’t one of them. Especially if it involves government on any level.

By: Albus

Albus — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:31:40 +0000

This is strange stuff. In its infinitesimal wisdom, the Wisconsin State Legislature put its stamp of approval on chiropractic, mandating insurance payment of chiro claims, despite the Milwaukee Journal’s editorial in June 1987 strongly advising against it. See http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19870606&id=3F8aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CSsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6669,4328646

All through history, obdurate belief trumps factual evidence in forming public policy. I’m (probably delusionly) hopeful that we are soon approaching the point where science will dominate discussions of reality.

By: Alfalfanator

Alfalfanator — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:46:18 +0000

Oh, Albus! I think I’m in love!

I think I was about 3 when I learned if it looks like a “road apple,” and it smells like a “road apple,” it’s probably…ummm… A ROAD APPLE! And if all observers attest to the same, one may safely conclude, it is definitely a road apple. If someone comes along and paints it red in an effort to get you to take a bite…well, it’s still a road apple.

And there you have the allegory of the road apple. Applied to chiropractic, well…without the empirical evidence, chiropractic claims remain in the realm of magical thinking. And there is no such thing as magic–only science. When it comes to chiropractic, I want to see the science, not the science fiction.

By: Albus

Albus — Sat, 01 May 2010 19:24:47 +0000

Once again, “live here”, you have misdiagnosed me. I am actually truly happy when I am not complaining about something, because that means “all is well”! I am unhappy when complaining, becuase that means something is not right, and needs to be fixed.

The issue here is not my relative happiness, but the persistent stream of claims from Gress Chiropractic that they successfully treat ear ache, allergies, asthma, and the like, with spinal manipulations, all without any supporting evidence. I would have nothing to complain about if they either (1) stopped making these ridiculous claims, or (2) backed the claims up with verifiable scientific evidence. After all, we insist that medical equipment manufacturers, drug companies, oncology treatment methods, surgical techniques, and other medical health care factors provide evidence of effectiveness and safety, right? Why should chiropractors be exempt from such a requirement?

My skepticism is not merely idle curiosity and mild ignorance, to be assuaged by a little chat and personal charm. The Prime Directive for skeptics is, “Those who make extraordinary claims, must provide extraordinary evidence.” We are not dissuaded by personal testimonials and anecdotal evidence. We want data. What’s so unreasonable about that?

By: live here

live here — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:20:24 +0000

Well from reading your other postings, you are probably one of the only people who sounds truly unhappy unless you are complaining about something. The Wellness Center doesn’t make you do anything, you can research what they tell you before you have any adjustments done. They sit down and talk, tell you and show you the pros and cons, maybe you being the skeptical one should go and talk to Mr. McCabe, I’m sure he will answer and of you 1,000′s of questions you can ask. And I sure hope everyone does do research before doing anything with their bodies, even going on meds, I hope they research that just as well. As most of us know if its not natural it’s not supposed to be good for us. Reading and understanding help with issues like yours.