Category Archives: patrick holford
Patrick Holford, YorkTest and a Migraine Study
Former Visiting Professor Patrick Holford but still Head of Science and Education at Biocare has an enthusiasm for interventions that we wish we might share but, too frequently, when we examine the studies on which he relies, the results do … Continue reading
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Oxford University, Food for the Brain, Alzheimer’s Disease and a Curious Test
The People’s Medical Journal (aka Daily Mail) has a touching faith in the value of early diagnosis and screening tests. It would be rather charming to note that their history of being wrong has not as yet reduced them to … Continue reading
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The Independent confuses algal DHA with fish oil
If media science coverage from experienced, professional journalists is so poor that an amateur with a quarter of an hour to kill before heading to bed can highlight clear errors, there certainly is a real need for reflection. Continue reading
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British Chiropractic Association: poor quality research on posture
The British Chiropractic Association uses ‘consumer research’ on posture in unfortunate ways. Continue reading
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Holford claims a study shows his recommendations reduce Alzheimer’s risk
Holford claims a study shows his recommendations reduce Alzheimer’s risk. It’s a bit more complicated than that. Continue reading
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Food for the Brain still describing Holford as a Teesside Visiting Professor
The charity Food for the Brain are currently referring to Holford as “Visiting Professor at the University of `Teesside, School of Social Sciences and Law” Continue reading
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Holford, Burne and homeopathy on the NHS
Jerome Burne posts on Patrick Holford’s blog about the need to “Save NHS money on ineffective drugs, not homeopathy”. Some self-reflection would be helpful, here. Continue reading
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Patrick Holford: Why Did BBC Oxford Radio Give Him Free Advertising?
BBC Radio Oxford broadcast an infomercial for Patrick Holford’s books and his commercial diet programme. They did not invite any experts to discuss his diet or claims, question whether the ‘free diet trial’ involved purchasing supplements or blood tests, nor ask for detail of the ‘science’ that he claims supports his advice. Continue reading
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Not-so-super Times article on Holford and superfoods
Uncritical and rather tedious Times article on Holford, superfoods, etc. Continue reading
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Holford: “Research has shown that women in particular tend to put on 7 pounds a year”
In the holiday season, people often worry about weight gain. I’m not sure that things quite add up with Holford’s blog’s contribution to the discussion, though. A contributor has blogged that Research has shown that women in particular tend to … Continue reading
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