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Depression: The myths & falseness of Sadhguru’s quotes

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh19th August 201820th August 2018

“The main cause of depression in the world today is too much eating, not enough physical activity.” Jaggi Vasudev, a spritual guru also known as Sadhguru, frequently gives twitter sermons on depression….

Depression is not ‘low mood’: Misleading advice from the Ministry of Health

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh29th June 20189th July 2018

“#Depression is a state of low mood that affects a person’s thought, behaviour, feeling & sense of well-being. One must take up activities that keep him or her boosted in…

No, homeopathic pill Gelsemium 200 will not protect you from Nipah virus infection

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh30th May 20184th June 2019

“Gelsemium 200, Homeopathy medicine for Nipah Virus, Weekly 3 doses for 3 weeks. It can protect you from the virus. Please do share it with your friends and family…May you…

Do the AYUSH based treatments for autism stand up to scientific scrutiny?

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh15th May 201811th July 2018

Alternative treatments Ayurveda, Siddha, Naturopathy, Yoga & Homeopathy are being increasingly promoted as the legitimate and only treatments for Autism by the ministry of AYUSH, a government body, and private…

Is Homeopathy an effective form of treatment?

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh15th April 2018

Samuel Hahnemann, born on the 10th of April 1755 in Meissen, a small town in Eastern Germany was the father of homeopathy whose ideas have been documented, referred to and…

Scientific research ascertains mercury toxicity but Sadhguru continues to endorse it for Indian traditional medicines

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh26th February 201810th April 2018

The Union cabinet of India approves the ratification of Minamata Convention on mercury to ban its usage. Sadhguru (Isha foundation) endorses mercury use in Ayurveda and Siddha medicines. Sadhguru indulges…

Why is it dangerous for AYUSH practitioners to prescribe modern medicine?

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh13th January 201825th January 2018

On October 25th, 2017, a pair of quacks running a hospital were held on charges of medical negligence after a woman died in their facility. Later, on November 15th, 2017,…

Are AYUSH supported BGR-34 and IME-9 drugs safe and effective for diabetes?

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh13th August 201715th August 2017

In November 2014, the Modi govt. created a new ministry called the AYUSH, which stands for the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, with Shripad Yesso…

No, P-500 Paracetamol tablet doesn’t contain Machupo virus

Alt News Desk5th August 201712th August 2019

A message that warns people against the use of the paracetamol P/500 has resurfaced on social media. The text of the hoax states, “URGENT WARNING! Be careful not to take…

An eye injury in Haryana that almost led to blindness from using cow urine treatment

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh1st July 20171st July 2017

¨A 24-year-old male presented with complaints of pain, difficulty in opening and blurred vision in both eyes for the last 48 hours. The symptoms had started right after instillation of…

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Misleading video claiming dry ginger can cure Omicron is scientifically baseless

Magical stone melting metal nails? No, the nails are made of gallium