Shipping Estimate
USA
- USA
- CAN
- USA
- CAN
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 13 - Jul 18
Promo Codes Available:
For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15
Description
Bad Medicine: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Distance Healing to Vitamin O"Christopher Wanjek uses a take no prisoners approach in debunkingthe outrageous nonsense being heaped on a gullible public in thename of science and medicine. Wanjek writes with clarity, humor, and humanity, and simultaneously informs and entertains." Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher, Skeptic magazine; monthlycolumnist, Scientific American; author of Why People Believe WeirdThings Prehistoric humans believed cedar ashes and incantations could curea
"Christopher Wanjek uses a take-no-prisoners approach in debunkingthe outrageous nonsense being heaped on a gullible public in thename of science and medicine. Wanjek writes with clarity, humor, and humanity, and simultaneously informs and entertains."-Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher, Skeptic magazine; monthlycolumnist,
Scientific American; author of Why People Believe WeirdThings Prehistoric humans believed cedar ashes and incantations could curea head injury. Ancient Egyptians believed the heart was the centerof thought, the liver produced blood, and the brain cooled thebody. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates was a big fan ofbloodletting. Today, we are still plagued by countless medicalmyths and misconceptions. Bad Medicine sets the record straight bydebunking widely held yet incorrect notions of how the body works, from cold cures to vaccination fears. Clear, accessible, and highly entertaining, Bad Medicine dispelssuch medical convictions as:
* You only use 10% of your brain: CAT, PET, and MRI scans all provethat there are no inactive regions of the brain . . . not evenduring sleep.
* Sitting too close to the TV causes nearsightedness: Your motherwas wrong. Most likely, an already nearsighted child sits close tosee better.
* Eating junk food will make your face break out: Acne is caused bydead skin cells, hormones, and bacteria, not from a pizza witheverything on it.
* If you don't dress warmly, you'll catch a cold: Cold viruses arethe true and only cause of colds. Protect yourself and the ones you love from bad medicine-the brainyou save may be your own.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 10/17/2002
ISBN: 9780471434993
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.16h x 5.97w x 0.72d
Review Citations: USA Today 12/02/2002 pg. 1
USA Today 12/06/2002 pg. 1
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
- Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
4.7 ★★★★★
Based on 2070 reviews
Sort
Product Reviews
★★★★★ 5
Doesn't work as advertised.
Size: 6 Outlets, Style: Desk Socket - Black
None of the 4 USB ports were supplying power. The merchant was extremely courteous and apologetic and offered full refund. I received the refund promptly. Merchant cares about their customers' satisfaction.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Goes perfectly under my kitchen cabinets
Size: 6 Outlets, Style: Desk Socket - White
Shipped on time super easy to install absolutely love it
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect if you need extra plugs
Size: 6 Outlets, Style: Desk Socket - White
Perfect for what I needed.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good for DIY projects
Color: Black, Size: 6 FT
Good quality. All works well and seems durable enough and like that it’s easy to replace in future if damaged.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Easy Install on my headboard frame. Clean product and design.
Color: Black, Size: 10 FT, Color: Black, Size: 10 FT
Amazing product. Installed easily. Love the surge protection as well.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026