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The Skeptics Guide #971 - Feb 17 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Reiki Transition and Critique

Exploring a nurse's journey from skepticism to practitioner of Reiki, highlighting the impact and critique of the practice as faith healing. Critiquing the lack of scientific validation in Reiki studies and questioning reputable medical institutions like Mayo Clinic's inclusion of alternative medicine content. Analyzing the disbelief towards pseudoscientific practices like homeopathy and the challenge of addressing their infiltration into mainstream media.

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