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9/11 conspiracy theories
9/11 conspiracy theories are conspiracy theories that disagree with the widely accepted account that the September 11 attacks were perpetrated solely by al-Qaeda, without any detailed advanced k...
9/11 conspiracy theories are conspiracy theories that disagree with the widely accepted account that the September 11 attacks were perpetrated solely by al-Qaeda, without any detailed advanced k...
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an alternative medicine methodology originating in ancient China that treats patients by manipulating thin, solid needles that have been inserted into acupuncture points in the skin.
Acupuncture is an alternative medicine methodology originating in ancient China that treats patients by manipulating thin, solid needles that have been inserted into acupuncture points in the skin.
Adrenal fatigue
Adrenal fatigue or hypoadrenia is a term used in alternative medicine to describe the belief that the adrenal glands are exhausted and unable to produce adequate quantities of hormones, pr...
Adrenal fatigue or hypoadrenia is a term used in alternative medicine to describe the belief that the adrenal glands are exhausted and unable to produce adequate quantities of hormones, pr...
Age regression in therapy
Age regression is a controversial aspect of a number of therapies.
Age regression is a controversial aspect of a number of therapies.
AIDS denialism
AIDS denialism is the view held by a loosely connected group of people and organizations who deny that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome ...
AIDS denialism is the view held by a loosely connected group of people and organizations who deny that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome ...
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine is any practice claiming to heal "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine."
Alternative medicine is any practice claiming to heal "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine."
American College of Orgonomy
The American College of Orgonomy (A.C.O.) was formed as a nonprofit institution by Dr. Elsworth F. Baker in 1968.
The American College of Orgonomy (A.C.O.) was formed as a nonprofit institution by Dr. Elsworth F. Baker in 1968.
Anti-racist mathematics
Anti-racist mathematics is a branch of education reform theory that sees a need to form a curriculum to counter a perceived bias in mathematics.
Anti-racist mathematics is a branch of education reform theory that sees a need to form a curriculum to counter a perceived bias in mathematics.
Antigen leukocyte cellular antibody test
The antigen leukocyte cellular antibody test (ALCAT) is a procedure created by American Medical Testing Laboratories and now marketed by Cell Science Systems, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, ...
The antigen leukocyte cellular antibody test (ALCAT) is a procedure created by American Medical Testing Laboratories and now marketed by Cell Science Systems, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, ...
Antineoplaston
Antineoplaston, a word derived from neoplasm, is a name coined by Stanislaw Burzynski for a group of peptides, derivatives, and mixtures that he uses as an alternative cancer treatment.
Antineoplaston, a word derived from neoplasm, is a name coined by Stanislaw Burzynski for a group of peptides, derivatives, and mixtures that he uses as an alternative cancer treatment.
Applied kinesiology
Applied kinesiology (AK) is an alternative medicine method used for diagnosis and determination of therapy.
Applied kinesiology (AK) is an alternative medicine method used for diagnosis and determination of therapy.
Aristotelian physics
Aristotelian Physics the natural sciences, are described in the works of the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC).
Aristotelian Physics the natural sciences, are described in the works of the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC).
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognit...
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognit...
Astrological age
An astrological age is a time period which astrology postulates parallels major changes in the development of Earth's inhabitants, particularly relating to culture, society and politics.
An astrological age is a time period which astrology postulates parallels major changes in the development of Earth's inhabitants, particularly relating to culture, society and politics.
Astrology
Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world.
Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world.
Atomidine
Atomidine is a liquid iodine preparation that was recommended as a therapeutic measure in over 600 "readings" by Edgar Cayce.
Atomidine is a liquid iodine preparation that was recommended as a therapeutic measure in over 600 "readings" by Edgar Cayce.
Attachment therapy
Attachment therapy is the most commonly used term for a controversial category of alternative child mental health interventions intended to treat attachment disorders.
Attachment therapy is the most commonly used term for a controversial category of alternative child mental health interventions intended to treat attachment disorders.
Aura (paranormal)
In parapsychology and many forms of spiritual practice, an aura is a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounding a person or object (like the halo or aureola in religious art).
In parapsychology and many forms of spiritual practice, an aura is a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounding a person or object (like the halo or aureola in religious art).
Bach flower remedies
Bach flower remedies are homeopathic dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an English homeopath, in the 1930s.
Bach flower remedies are homeopathic dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an English homeopath, in the 1930s.
Bad Science (book)
Bad Science is a book by Ben Goldacre, criticising mainstream media reporting on health and science issues.
Bad Science is a book by Ben Goldacre, criticising mainstream media reporting on health and science issues.
Baraminology
Baraminology is a creationist taxonomic system that classifies animals into groups called "created kinds" or "baramins" according to the account of creation in the book of Genesis and other par...
Baraminology is a creationist taxonomic system that classifies animals into groups called "created kinds" or "baramins" according to the account of creation in the book of Genesis and other par...
BDORT
The Bi-Digital O-Ring Test (BDORT), characterized as a form of applied kinesiology, is a patented alternative medicine diagnostic procedure in which a patient forms an 'O' with his or her finger...
The Bi-Digital O-Ring Test (BDORT), characterized as a form of applied kinesiology, is a patented alternative medicine diagnostic procedure in which a patient forms an 'O' with his or her finger...
Bible Diet
The Bible Diet is a diet promoted on radio and in books by writer and motivational speaker Jordan S. Rubin, who says it is based on teachings from the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy and othe...
The Bible Diet is a diet promoted on radio and in books by writer and motivational speaker Jordan S. Rubin, who says it is based on teachings from the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy and othe...
Biodynamic agriculture
Biodynamic agriculture is a method of organic farming that emphasizes the holistic development and interrelationships of the soil, plants and animals as a self-sustaining system.
Biodynamic agriculture is a method of organic farming that emphasizes the holistic development and interrelationships of the soil, plants and animals as a self-sustaining system.
Biological terrain assessment
The biological terrain assessment or BTA is a set of tests used to measure the pH, resistivity, and redox of a person's urine, blood, and saliva.
The biological terrain assessment or BTA is a set of tests used to measure the pH, resistivity, and redox of a person's urine, blood, and saliva.
Bioresonance therapy
Bioresonance therapy is a form of electromagnetic therapy in alternative medicine.
Bioresonance therapy is a form of electromagnetic therapy in alternative medicine.
Biorhythm
Biorhythm is an attempt to predict various aspects of a person's life through simple mathematical cycles.
Biorhythm is an attempt to predict various aspects of a person's life through simple mathematical cycles.
Blacklight Power
Blacklight Power, Inc. of Cranbury, New Jersey is an alternative energy company founded by Randell L. Mills who claims to have discovered a new energy source.
Blacklight Power, Inc. of Cranbury, New Jersey is an alternative energy company founded by Randell L. Mills who claims to have discovered a new energy source.
Blood type diet
The blood type diet is a nutritional diet advocated by Peter D'Adamo, a naturopathic physician, and outlined in his book Eat Right 4 Your Type.
The blood type diet is a nutritional diet advocated by Peter D'Adamo, a naturopathic physician, and outlined in his book Eat Right 4 Your Type.
Blood types in Japanese culture
There exists a common, popular belief in Japan, Korea, and other East Asian countries that a person's ABO blood type or ketsueki-gata is predictive of his or her personality, temperament, and c...
There exists a common, popular belief in Japan, Korea, and other East Asian countries that a person's ABO blood type or ketsueki-gata is predictive of his or her personality, temperament, and c...
Body memory
Body memory is a hypothesis that the body itself is capable of storing memories, as opposed to only the brain.
Body memory is a hypothesis that the body itself is capable of storing memories, as opposed to only the brain.
Bovis scale
The Bovis scale, named after French radiesthesist André Bovis, is a concept used by dowsers and adherents of geomancy to quantify the strength of a postulated "cosmo-telluric energy" inherent in...
The Bovis scale, named after French radiesthesist André Bovis, is a concept used by dowsers and adherents of geomancy to quantify the strength of a postulated "cosmo-telluric energy" inherent in...
Brian Wansink
Brian Wansink (born 1960, Sioux City, Iowa) is an American professor in the fields of consumer behavior and nutritional science.
Brian Wansink (born 1960, Sioux City, Iowa) is an American professor in the fields of consumer behavior and nutritional science.
Cargo cult science
Cargo cult science refers to practices that have the semblance of being scientific, but do not in fact follow the scientific method The term was first used by the physicist Richard Feynman durin...
Cargo cult science refers to practices that have the semblance of being scientific, but do not in fact follow the scientific method The term was first used by the physicist Richard Feynman durin...
Cataclysmic pole shift hypothesis
The cataclysmic pole shift hypothesis states that there have been geologically rapid shifts in the relative positions of the modern-day geographic locations of the poles and the axis of rotation...
The cataclysmic pole shift hypothesis states that there have been geologically rapid shifts in the relative positions of the modern-day geographic locations of the poles and the axis of rotation...
Characterology
Characterology (from "character" and Greek, -logia) is a method of character reading that attempted to combine revised physiognomy, reconstructed phrenology and amplified pathognomy, with et...
Characterology (from "character" and Greek, -logia) is a method of character reading that attempted to combine revised physiognomy, reconstructed phrenology and amplified pathognomy, with et...
Charlatan
A charlatan is a person practicing quackery or some similar confidence trick in order to obtain money, fame or other advantages via some form of pretense or deception.
A charlatan is a person practicing quackery or some similar confidence trick in order to obtain money, fame or other advantages via some form of pretense or deception.
Charmstone
A charmstone is a mineral specimen believed by adherents of certain cultural or religious traditions to have healing, mystical or paranormal powers or energy.
A charmstone is a mineral specimen believed by adherents of certain cultural or religious traditions to have healing, mystical or paranormal powers or energy.
Chiropractic controversy and criticism
Throughout its history chiropractic has been the subject of internal and external controversy and criticism.
Throughout its history chiropractic has been the subject of internal and external controversy and criticism.
Chromotherapy
Chromotherapy, sometimes called color therapy, colorology or cromatherapy, is a complementary medicine method.
Chromotherapy, sometimes called color therapy, colorology or cromatherapy, is a complementary medicine method.
Church of the SubGenius
The Church of the SubGenius is a "parody religion" organization that satirizes religion, conspiracy theories, unidentified flying objects, and popular culture.
The Church of the SubGenius is a "parody religion" organization that satirizes religion, conspiracy theories, unidentified flying objects, and popular culture.
Cloudbuster
A cloudbuster is a device designed by Austrian psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich that could - according to the pseudoscientific principles of orgone theory - manipulate orgone energy present in the at...
A cloudbuster is a device designed by Austrian psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich that could - according to the pseudoscientific principles of orgone theory - manipulate orgone energy present in the at...
Colon cleansing
Colon cleansing encompasses a number of alternative medical therapies intended to remove feces and nonspecific toxins from the colon and intestinal tract.
Colon cleansing encompasses a number of alternative medical therapies intended to remove feces and nonspecific toxins from the colon and intestinal tract.
Colorpuncture
Colorpuncture, or color light acupuncture, is an alternative medicine practice asserting that colored lights can be used to stimulate acupuncture points to promote healing and better health.
Colorpuncture, or color light acupuncture, is an alternative medicine practice asserting that colored lights can be used to stimulate acupuncture points to promote healing and better health.
Conception chart
The conception chart has its origins in 13th-century China.
The conception chart has its origins in 13th-century China.
Cooties
Cooties is, in American childlore, a kind of infectious disease.
Cooties is, in American childlore, a kind of infectious disease.
Crackpot index
The crackpot index is a number that rates scientific claims or the individuals that make them, in conjunction with a method for computing that number.
The crackpot index is a number that rates scientific claims or the individuals that make them, in conjunction with a method for computing that number.
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is an alternative medicine therapy used by physiotherapists, osteopaths, massage therapists, naturopaths, and chiropractors.
Craniosacral therapy is an alternative medicine therapy used by physiotherapists, osteopaths, massage therapists, naturopaths, and chiropractors.
Crank (person)
"Crank" is a pejorative term used for a person who unshakably holds a belief that most of his or her contemporaries consider to be false.
"Crank" is a pejorative term used for a person who unshakably holds a belief that most of his or her contemporaries consider to be false.
Creation Evidence Museum
The Creation Evidence Museum, originally Creation Evidences Museum, is a museum in Glen Rose in Somervell County in central Texas, USA. Founded in 1984 by Carl Baugh for the purpose of res...
The Creation Evidence Museum, originally Creation Evidences Museum, is a museum in Glen Rose in Somervell County in central Texas, USA. Founded in 1984 by Carl Baugh for the purpose of res...
Creation geophysics
According to the United States National Academy of Sciences, creation geophysics, and creation science generally, fails to meet the key criteria of science because it lacks empirical support, s...
According to the United States National Academy of Sciences, creation geophysics, and creation science generally, fails to meet the key criteria of science because it lacks empirical support, s...
Creation Science
Creation Science or scientific creationism is a branch of creationism that attempts to provide scientific support for the Genesis creation narrative in the Book of Genesis and disprove gen...
Creation Science or scientific creationism is a branch of creationism that attempts to provide scientific support for the Genesis creation narrative in the Book of Genesis and disprove gen...
Crop circle
A crop circle is a sizable pattern created by the flattening of a crop such as wheat, barley, rye, maize, or rapeseed.
A crop circle is a sizable pattern created by the flattening of a crop such as wheat, barley, rye, maize, or rapeseed.
Crop circle hoax
The crop circle hoax of 1978-1991 was started by Doug Bower and Dave Chorley.
The crop circle hoax of 1978-1991 was started by Doug Bower and Dave Chorley.
Cryptid
In cryptozoology and sometimes in cryptobotany, a cryptid is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but is unrecognized by scientific consensus and often regarded as highly un...
In cryptozoology and sometimes in cryptobotany, a cryptid is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but is unrecognized by scientific consensus and often regarded as highly un...
Cryptobotany
Cryptobotany is the study of various exotic plants which are not believed to exist by the scientific community, but which exist in myth, literature or unsubstantiated reports.
Cryptobotany is the study of various exotic plants which are not believed to exist by the scientific community, but which exist in myth, literature or unsubstantiated reports.
Crystal healing
Crystal healing is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine technique that employs stones and crystals as healing tools.
Crystal healing is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine technique that employs stones and crystals as healing tools.
Daffy's Elixir
Daffy's Elixir (also sometimes known as Daffey's Elixir or Daffye's Elixir) is a name that has been used by several patent medicines over the years.
Daffy's Elixir (also sometimes known as Daffey's Elixir or Daffye's Elixir) is a name that has been used by several patent medicines over the years.
Danah Zohar
Danah Zohar (born 1945) is a management thought leader, physicist, philosopher and author.
Danah Zohar (born 1945) is a management thought leader, physicist, philosopher and author.
Debunker
A debunker is a person who attempts to expose or discredit claims which are false, exaggerated or pretentious.
A debunker is a person who attempts to expose or discredit claims which are false, exaggerated or pretentious.
Dermo-optical perception
Dermo-optical perception (DOP)—also known as dermal vision, dermo-optics, eyeless sight, eyeless vision, skin vision, skin reading, finger vision,...
Dermo-optical perception (DOP)—also known as dermal vision, dermo-optics, eyeless sight, eyeless vision, skin vision, skin reading, finger vision,...
Detoxification (alternative medicine)
Detoxification is an alternative medicine approach that proponents claim rids the body of "toxins", accumulated harmful substances that are alleged to exert undesirable effects on individual health.
Detoxification is an alternative medicine approach that proponents claim rids the body of "toxins", accumulated harmful substances that are alleged to exert undesirable effects on individual health.
Detoxification foot pads
Detoxification foot pads are adhesive foot pads or patches that manufacturers claim can dramatically improve health when placed on feet during sleep.
Detoxification foot pads are adhesive foot pads or patches that manufacturers claim can dramatically improve health when placed on feet during sleep.
Dianetics
Dianetics is a set of ideas and practices regarding the metaphysical relationship between the mind and body that was invented by the science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard and is practiced by fol...
Dianetics is a set of ideas and practices regarding the metaphysical relationship between the mind and body that was invented by the science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard and is practiced by fol...
Donna Kossy
Donna J. Kossy (born 1957) is a U.S. writer, zine publisher, and online used book dealer based in Portland, Oregon.
Donna J. Kossy (born 1957) is a U.S. writer, zine publisher, and online used book dealer based in Portland, Oregon.
Dowsing
Dowsing is a type of divination employed in attempts to locate ground water, buried metals or ores, gemstones, oil, gravesites, and many other objects and materials, as well as so-called current...
Dowsing is a type of divination employed in attempts to locate ground water, buried metals or ores, gemstones, oil, gravesites, and many other objects and materials, as well as so-called current...
Dressed to Kill (book)
Dressed to Kill is a book by Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer that proposes a link between bras and breast cancer.
Dressed to Kill is a book by Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer that proposes a link between bras and breast cancer.
Dunstan Baby Language
Dunstan Baby Language is a claim about infantile speech patterns and language acquisition in humans.
Dunstan Baby Language is a claim about infantile speech patterns and language acquisition in humans.
E-rays
E-rays (from German Erdstrahlung) are a supposed form of radiation, emitted outwards from the earth possibly from (or diffracted by) water veins, ostensibly only detectable by means of dowsing.
E-rays (from German Erdstrahlung) are a supposed form of radiation, emitted outwards from the earth possibly from (or diffracted by) water veins, ostensibly only detectable by means of dowsing.
Ear candling
Ear candling, also called ear coning or thermal-auricular therapy, is an alternative medicine practice claimed to improve general health and well-being by lighting one end of a hollo...
Ear candling, also called ear coning or thermal-auricular therapy, is an alternative medicine practice claimed to improve general health and well-being by lighting one end of a hollo...
Earth immune system
The Earth immune system is a controversial proposal, claimed to be a consequence of the Gaia hypothesis.
The Earth immune system is a controversial proposal, claimed to be a consequence of the Gaia hypothesis.
Earthquake cloud
Earthquake clouds are clouds claimed to be signs of imminent earthquakes.
Earthquake clouds are clouds claimed to be signs of imminent earthquakes.
Earthquake light
An earthquake light is an unusual luminous aerial phenomenon that reportedly appears in the sky at or near areas of tectonic stress, seismic activity, or volcanic eruptions.
An earthquake light is an unusual luminous aerial phenomenon that reportedly appears in the sky at or near areas of tectonic stress, seismic activity, or volcanic eruptions.
Eight-circuit model of consciousness
The eight-circuit model of consciousness (sometimes capitalized) is a theory in psychology, first proposed by Timothy Leary.
The eight-circuit model of consciousness (sometimes capitalized) is a theory in psychology, first proposed by Timothy Leary.
Electro Physiological Feedback Xrroid
Electro Physiological Feedback Xrroid (EPFX), also known as Quantum Xrroid Consciousness Interface (QXCI), is an "energy medicine" device which claims to read the body’s reacti...
Electro Physiological Feedback Xrroid (EPFX), also known as Quantum Xrroid Consciousness Interface (QXCI), is an "energy medicine" device which claims to read the body’s reacti...
Electroacupuncture according to Voll
Electroacupuncture according to Voll or EAV is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine device purportedly used to diagnose ailments, but for which no credible evidence of diagnostic capabi...
Electroacupuncture according to Voll or EAV is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine device purportedly used to diagnose ailments, but for which no credible evidence of diagnostic capabi...
Electrohomeopathy
Electrohomoeopathy is a derivative of homeopathy that had its origins in the 19th century with the claims of Count Cesare Mattei.
Electrohomoeopathy is a derivative of homeopathy that had its origins in the 19th century with the claims of Count Cesare Mattei.
Electronic voice phenomenon
Electronic voice phenomena are electronically generated noises that resemble speech, but are supposedly not the result of intentional voice recordings or renderings.
Electronic voice phenomena are electronically generated noises that resemble speech, but are supposedly not the result of intentional voice recordings or renderings.
Emotional Freedom Technique
Emotional Freedom Technique is an alternative intervention technique, described by some proponents as "energy psychology".
Emotional Freedom Technique is an alternative intervention technique, described by some proponents as "energy psychology".
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a form of counseling intervention that draws on various theories of alternative medicine including acupuncture, neuro-linguistic programming, energy medicin...
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a form of counseling intervention that draws on various theories of alternative medicine including acupuncture, neuro-linguistic programming, energy medicin...
Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups.
Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience
The Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience (2000), edited by Dr William F. Williams, "identifies, defines and explains terms and concepts related to the world of "almost science".
The Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience (2000), edited by Dr William F. Williams, "identifies, defines and explains terms and concepts related to the world of "almost science".
Energo-Chromo-Kinese
Energo-Chromo-Kinese, also named ECK, is a pseudo-scientific and esoteric-oriented new religious movement founded in October 1987 in Villefranche-sur-Mer by Patrick Véret, a former acupunc...
Energo-Chromo-Kinese, also named ECK, is a pseudo-scientific and esoteric-oriented new religious movement founded in October 1987 in Villefranche-sur-Mer by Patrick Véret, a former acupunc...
Energy (esotericism)
The term energy has been widely used by writers and practitioners of various esoteric forms of spirituality and alternative medicine to refer to a variety of phenomena.
The term energy has been widely used by writers and practitioners of various esoteric forms of spirituality and alternative medicine to refer to a variety of phenomena.
Energy Catalyzer
The Energy Catalyzer (also called E-Cat) is a purported cold fusion or Low-Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR) heat source built by inventor Andrea Rossi, with support from physicist Sergio Focardi.
The Energy Catalyzer (also called E-Cat) is a purported cold fusion or Low-Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR) heat source built by inventor Andrea Rossi, with support from physicist Sergio Focardi.
Energy field disturbance
Energy field disturbance is a nursing diagnosis listed by NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) that is rooted in energy medicine and alternative medicine.
Energy field disturbance is a nursing diagnosis listed by NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) that is rooted in energy medicine and alternative medicine.
Energy medicine
Energy medicine, energy therapy or energy healing is a branch of complementary and alternative medicine that holds the belief that a healer is able to channel healing energy into the...
Energy medicine, energy therapy or energy healing is a branch of complementary and alternative medicine that holds the belief that a healer is able to channel healing energy into the...
Enneagram of Personality
The Enneagram of Personality is a model of human personality which is principally used as a typology of nine interconnected personality types.
The Enneagram of Personality is a model of human personality which is principally used as a typology of nine interconnected personality types.
Etidorhpa
Etidorhpa, or, the end of the earth: the strange history of a mysterious being and the account of a remarkable journey is the title of a scientific allegory or science fiction novel by John ...
Etidorhpa, or, the end of the earth: the strange history of a mysterious being and the account of a remarkable journey is the title of a scientific allegory or science fiction novel by John ...
Eugenics
Eugenics is the "applied science or the bio-social movement which advocates the use of practices aimed at improving the genetic composition of a population", usually referring to the manipulatio...
Eugenics is the "applied science or the bio-social movement which advocates the use of practices aimed at improving the genetic composition of a population", usually referring to the manipulatio...
Exoconsciousness
Exoconsciousness is the study and practical applications of the extraterrestrial origins, dimensions and abilities of human consciousness.
Exoconsciousness is the study and practical applications of the extraterrestrial origins, dimensions and abilities of human consciousness.
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed is a 2008 documentary film, directed by Nathan Frankowski and hosted by Ben Stein.
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed is a 2008 documentary film, directed by Nathan Frankowski and hosted by Ben Stein.
Extrasensory perception
Extrasensory perception (ESP) involves reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind.
Extrasensory perception (ESP) involves reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind.
Extraterrestrial hypothesis
The extraterrestrial hypothesis is the hypothesis that some unidentified flying objects are best explained as being extraterrestrial life or non-human aliens from other planets occupying physica...
The extraterrestrial hypothesis is the hypothesis that some unidentified flying objects are best explained as being extraterrestrial life or non-human aliens from other planets occupying physica...
Facilitated communication
Facilitated communication (FC) is a process by which a facilitator supports the hand or arm of a communicatively impaired individual while using a keyboard or other devices with the aim of helpi...
Facilitated communication (FC) is a process by which a facilitator supports the hand or arm of a communicatively impaired individual while using a keyboard or other devices with the aim of helpi...
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science, also known just as In the Name of Science, was Martin Gardner's second book, and has become a classic in the literature of entertaining s...
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science, also known just as In the Name of Science, was Martin Gardner's second book, and has become a classic in the literature of entertaining s...
Fallacy of prescience
The fallacy of prescience is a term used by Smith, DeShaye and Stoicheff to describe an erroneous exploratory research technique in which the experimental scaffolding embeds assumptions about wh...
The fallacy of prescience is a term used by Smith, DeShaye and Stoicheff to describe an erroneous exploratory research technique in which the experimental scaffolding embeds assumptions about wh...
Fan death
Fan death is a widely held belief in South Korea that an electric fan left running overnight in a closed room can cause the death of those inside.
Fan death is a widely held belief in South Korea that an electric fan left running overnight in a closed room can cause the death of those inside.
Fashionable Nonsense
Fashionable Nonsense: Postmodern Intellectuals' Abuse of Science is a book by professors Alan Sokal and Jean Bricmont.
Fashionable Nonsense: Postmodern Intellectuals' Abuse of Science is a book by professors Alan Sokal and Jean Bricmont.
Fit for Life
Fit for Life (FFL) is a diet and lifestyle stemming from the principles of natural hygiene, an offshoot of naturopathic medicine.
Fit for Life (FFL) is a diet and lifestyle stemming from the principles of natural hygiene, an offshoot of naturopathic medicine.
Flat Earth Society
The Flat Earth Society is an organization that seeks to further the belief that the Earth is flat instead of an oblate spheroid.
The Flat Earth Society is an organization that seeks to further the belief that the Earth is flat instead of an oblate spheroid.
Flood geology
Flood geology is the interpretation of the geological history of the Earth in terms of the global flood described in Genesis 6–9.
Flood geology is the interpretation of the geological history of the Earth in terms of the global flood described in Genesis 6–9.
Fringe science
There are differing definitions of fringe science.
There are differing definitions of fringe science.
Fringe theory
A fringe theory is an idea or a collection of ideas that departs significantly from the prevailing or mainstream view.
A fringe theory is an idea or a collection of ideas that departs significantly from the prevailing or mainstream view.
Fruit enzyme
Fruit enzyme is an alternative medicine made by adding lemon and sugar to pieces of other fruit and letting it ferment at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks.
Fruit enzyme is an alternative medicine made by adding lemon and sugar to pieces of other fruit and letting it ferment at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks.
Gabriel G. Nahas
Gabriel G. Nahas of Columbia University and later New York University, born 1920, is a retired anesthesiologist and former active member of the French Resistance who conducted numerous studies o...
Gabriel G. Nahas of Columbia University and later New York University, born 1920, is a retired anesthesiologist and former active member of the French Resistance who conducted numerous studies o...
Gai'Chi
Gai'Chi is the art of healing through the elemental energy of the earth and the power of the pure energy of Angels.
Gai'Chi is the art of healing through the elemental energy of the earth and the power of the pure energy of Angels.
Game brain
Game brain is a term coined by Akio Mori referring to the human brains affected by the long term effect of playing video games.
Game brain is a term coined by Akio Mori referring to the human brains affected by the long term effect of playing video games.
Geist Group
Ghosts and Entities Investigations Group (GEIST) is an organization based in Santa Rosa, California, USA that serves primarily as paranormal investigators.
Ghosts and Entities Investigations Group (GEIST) is an organization based in Santa Rosa, California, USA that serves primarily as paranormal investigators.
Ghost Hunters
Ghost Hunters is an American paranormal reality television series that premiered on October 6, 2004, on Syfy.
Ghost Hunters is an American paranormal reality television series that premiered on October 6, 2004, on Syfy.
Ghost hunting
Ghost Hunting is the process of investigating locations that are reported to be haunted by ghosts.
Ghost Hunting is the process of investigating locations that are reported to be haunted by ghosts.
God helmet
The "God Helmet" refers to an experimental apparatus originally called the "Koren helmet" after its inventor Stanley Koren.
The "God Helmet" refers to an experimental apparatus originally called the "Koren helmet" after its inventor Stanley Koren.
Gold artifacts with wings
In the Gold Museum of Bogota, Colombia is a Pijaos collection of ancient gold jewelry, that among others contain tiny gold artifacts with wings.
In the Gold Museum of Bogota, Colombia is a Pijaos collection of ancient gold jewelry, that among others contain tiny gold artifacts with wings.
Grand supercycle
A Grand Supercycle is the longest period, or wave, in the growth of a financial market as described by the Elliott Wave Principle, originally proposed by Ralph Nelson Elliott.
A Grand Supercycle is the longest period, or wave, in the growth of a financial market as described by the Elliott Wave Principle, originally proposed by Ralph Nelson Elliott.
Graphology
Graphology is the pseudoscientific study and analysis of handwriting, especially in relation to human psychology.
Graphology is the pseudoscientific study and analysis of handwriting, especially in relation to human psychology.
GT200
The GT200 and its many iterations have been sold to a number of countries for a cost of up to £22,000 per unit, but the devices have been criticised as little more than a "divining rod" which la...
The GT200 and its many iterations have been sold to a number of countries for a cost of up to £22,000 per unit, but the devices have been criticised as little more than a "divining rod" which la...
Harmonic Concordance
The Harmonic Concordance is defined by the positions in our sky of the Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the planetoid Chiron on November 8 and 9, 2003.
The Harmonic Concordance is defined by the positions in our sky of the Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the planetoid Chiron on November 8 and 9, 2003.
Hexagonal water
Hexagonal water is a term used in a marketing scam that claims the ability to create a certain configuration of water that is better for the body.
Hexagonal water is a term used in a marketing scam that claims the ability to create a certain configuration of water that is better for the body.
Hieronymus machine
A Hieronymus Machine is any of the patented Radionics devices invented by electrical engineer Dr. Thomas Galen Hieronymus.
A Hieronymus Machine is any of the patented Radionics devices invented by electrical engineer Dr. Thomas Galen Hieronymus.
History of pseudoscience
The history of pseudoscience is the study of pseudoscientific theories over time.
The history of pseudoscience is the study of pseudoscientific theories over time.
Hollow Earth
The Hollow Earth hypothesis proposes that the planet Earth is either wholly hollow or otherwise contains a substantial interior space.
The Hollow Earth hypothesis proposes that the planet Earth is either wholly hollow or otherwise contains a substantial interior space.
Hollow Moon
The hollow Moon theory is a pseudoscientific theory that suggests that Earth's Moon is a large hollow sphere.
The hollow Moon theory is a pseudoscientific theory that suggests that Earth's Moon is a large hollow sphere.
Hologram bracelet
A hologram bracelet is a small rubber wristband fitted with a hologram.
A hologram bracelet is a small rubber wristband fitted with a hologram.
Hologram therapy
Hologram therapy is the pseudoscientific practice of adorning oneself with hologram jewelry for enhancement of athletic performance.
Hologram therapy is the pseudoscientific practice of adorning oneself with hologram jewelry for enhancement of athletic performance.
Hongcheng Magic Liquid
The Hongcheng Magic Liquid incident was a scam in China where Wang Hongcheng, a bus driver from Harbin with no scientific education, claimed in 1983 that he could turn regular water into a fuel ...
The Hongcheng Magic Liquid incident was a scam in China where Wang Hongcheng, a bus driver from Harbin with no scientific education, claimed in 1983 that he could turn regular water into a fuel ...
Hoodoo science
Hoodoo science is an expression used by conservative sociologists to refer to bad faith and junk science or pseudoscience related to the science of sociology, such as used in the collected socio...
Hoodoo science is an expression used by conservative sociologists to refer to bad faith and junk science or pseudoscience related to the science of sociology, such as used in the collected socio...
Horoscope
In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, the astrological aspects, and sensitive angles at the time of an event, such as the moment o...
In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, the astrological aspects, and sensitive angles at the time of an event, such as the moment o...
House of Numbers
House of Numbers is a controversial 2009 documentary film about human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome produced and directed by Brent Leung.
House of Numbers is a controversial 2009 documentary film about human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome produced and directed by Brent Leung.
Indigo children
Indigo children is a term used to describe children who are believed to possess special, unusual and sometimes supernatural traits or abilities.
Indigo children is a term used to describe children who are believed to possess special, unusual and sometimes supernatural traits or abilities.
Innate intelligence
Innate Intelligence is a chiropractic term to describe the organizing properties of living things.
Innate Intelligence is a chiropractic term to describe the organizing properties of living things.
Insulin potentiation therapy
Insulin potentiation therapy (IPT) is an alternative cancer treatment using insulin and low-dose chemotherapy.
Insulin potentiation therapy (IPT) is an alternative cancer treatment using insulin and low-dose chemotherapy.
Integral Theory
Integral Theory is a philosophy posited by Ken Wilber that seeks a synthesis of the best of pre-modern, modern, and postmodern reality.
Integral Theory is a philosophy posited by Ken Wilber that seeks a synthesis of the best of pre-modern, modern, and postmodern reality.
Integrative medicine
Integrative medicine or integrative health is a neologism coined by practitioners to describe the combination of practices and methods of alternative medicine with conventional medicine.
Integrative medicine or integrative health is a neologism coined by practitioners to describe the combination of practices and methods of alternative medicine with conventional medicine.
Intelligent design
Intelligent design is a form of creationism promulgated by the Discovery Institute.
Intelligent design is a form of creationism promulgated by the Discovery Institute.
Intelligent design and science
The relationship between Intelligent design and science has been a contentious one.
The relationship between Intelligent design and science has been a contentious one.
International Conference on Creationism
The International Conference on Creationism is a quadrennial conference in support of young earth creationism, sponsored by the Creation Science Fellowship.
The International Conference on Creationism is a quadrennial conference in support of young earth creationism, sponsored by the Creation Science Fellowship.
Ionized bracelet
Ionized bracelets, or ionic bracelets, are a type of metal jewelry purported to affect the chi of the wearer, though no claims to effectiveness—or the basis for such claims—have been subst...
Ionized bracelets, or ionic bracelets, are a type of metal jewelry purported to affect the chi of the wearer, though no claims to effectiveness—or the basis for such claims—have been subst...
Iridology
Iridology (also known as iridodiagnosis or iridiagnosis is an alternative medicine technique whose proponents claim that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can b...
Iridology (also known as iridodiagnosis or iridiagnosis is an alternative medicine technique whose proponents claim that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can b...
Irlen filters
Irlen Filters or Irlen Lenses, are coloured overlay filters or tinted lenses that are intended to help people with learning disabilities to improve their ability to read.
Irlen Filters or Irlen Lenses, are coloured overlay filters or tinted lenses that are intended to help people with learning disabilities to improve their ability to read.
Irving Dardik
Irving Dardik - Is a vascular surgeon who was the founding chairman of the US Olympic Sports Medicine Committee.
Irving Dardik - Is a vascular surgeon who was the founding chairman of the US Olympic Sports Medicine Committee.
Jack Sarfatti
Dr. Jack Sarfatti (born September 14, 1939) is a proponent of Quantum mysticism and a UFO enthusiast.
Dr. Jack Sarfatti (born September 14, 1939) is a proponent of Quantum mysticism and a UFO enthusiast.
Japhetic theory
Japhetic theory is a term used to describe a linguistic theory developed by the Soviet linguist Nikolay Yakovlevich Marr (1864–1934).
Japhetic theory is a term used to describe a linguistic theory developed by the Soviet linguist Nikolay Yakovlevich Marr (1864–1934).
Judith Reisman
Judith A. Reisman (; born Judith Ann Gelernter on 11 April 1935) is an American cultural conservative writer.
Judith A. Reisman (; born Judith Ann Gelernter on 11 April 1935) is an American cultural conservative writer.
Junk science
Junk science is a term used in U.S. political and legal disputes that brands an advocate's claims about scientific data, research, or analyses as spurious.
Junk science is a term used in U.S. political and legal disputes that brands an advocate's claims about scientific data, research, or analyses as spurious.
Keraunography
Keraunography or keranography refers to the belief that lightning, when striking an object (generally a human body), can leave behind markings which constitute a photographic image of surr...
Keraunography or keranography refers to the belief that lightning, when striking an object (generally a human body), can leave behind markings which constitute a photographic image of surr...
Kevin Trudeau
Kevin Mark Trudeau (born February 6, 1963) is an American author, radio personality, and infomercial salesman who promotes various health, diet and financial remedies.
Kevin Mark Trudeau (born February 6, 1963) is an American author, radio personality, and infomercial salesman who promotes various health, diet and financial remedies.
Klee Irwin
Klee Irwin is known for his infomercials for Dual-Action Cleanse.
Klee Irwin is known for his infomercials for Dual-Action Cleanse.
Kozyrev Mirror
Kozyrev Mirror - is a device made from aluminum (sometimes from glass, or reflecting mirror-like material) spiral shape surfaces, which, according to a hypothesis, suggested by a famous astro-ph...
Kozyrev Mirror - is a device made from aluminum (sometimes from glass, or reflecting mirror-like material) spiral shape surfaces, which, according to a hypothesis, suggested by a famous astro-ph...
Kronos: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Synthesis
Kronos: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Synthesis published articles on a wide range of subjects as diverse as ancient history, catastrophism and mythology.
Kronos: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Synthesis published articles on a wide range of subjects as diverse as ancient history, catastrophism and mythology.
Laundry ball
A laundry ball or washing ball is a product that is promoted as a substitute for detergent used in laundry.
A laundry ball or washing ball is a product that is promoted as a substitute for detergent used in laundry.
Law of Truly Large Numbers
The Law of Truly Large Numbers, attributed to Persi Diaconis and Frederick Mosteller, states that with a sample size large enough, any outrageous thing is likely to happen.
The Law of Truly Large Numbers, attributed to Persi Diaconis and Frederick Mosteller, states that with a sample size large enough, any outrageous thing is likely to happen.
Law of truly large numbers
The Law of Truly Large Numbers, attributed to Persi Diaconis and Frederick Mosteller, states that with a sample size large enough, any outrageous thing is likely to happen.
The Law of Truly Large Numbers, attributed to Persi Diaconis and Frederick Mosteller, states that with a sample size large enough, any outrageous thing is likely to happen.
Leuchter report
The Leuchter report is a pseudoscientific document authored by American execution technician Fred A. Leuchter.
The Leuchter report is a pseudoscientific document authored by American execution technician Fred A. Leuchter.
Ley line
Ley lines are alleged alignments of a number of places of geographical and historical interest, such as ancient monuments and megaliths, natural ridge-tops and water-fords.
Ley lines are alleged alignments of a number of places of geographical and historical interest, such as ancient monuments and megaliths, natural ridge-tops and water-fords.
Linda Burfield Hazzard
Linda Hazzard (born 1867 in Carver County, Minnesota, died of self-starvation in 1938) was a doctor convicted of killing at least one of her patients.
Linda Hazzard (born 1867 in Carver County, Minnesota, died of self-starvation in 1938) was a doctor convicted of killing at least one of her patients.
Linda Hazzard
Linda Hazzard (born 1867 in Carver County, Minnesota, died of self-starvation in 1938) was a doctor convicted of killing at least one of her patients.
Linda Hazzard (born 1867 in Carver County, Minnesota, died of self-starvation in 1938) was a doctor convicted of killing at least one of her patients.
Lipid therapy
Lipid therapy, fat therapy, or therapeutic lipovenous injections is a controversial medical technique that entails the injection and expulsion of fats and lipids, which proponents cl...
Lipid therapy, fat therapy, or therapeutic lipovenous injections is a controversial medical technique that entails the injection and expulsion of fats and lipids, which proponents cl...
Liquid Oxygen (supplement)
Liquid Oxygen is the name of a product that is a solution of hydrogen peroxide and other compounds including sodium chloride (common salt) that claims to help with, "Jet lag, fatigue, altitude s...
Liquid Oxygen is the name of a product that is a solution of hydrogen peroxide and other compounds including sodium chloride (common salt) that claims to help with, "Jet lag, fatigue, altitude s...
Live blood analysis
Live blood analysis, live cell analysis, Hemaview or nutritional blood analysis is the use of high-resolution dark field microscopy to observe live blood cells in vitro.
Live blood analysis, live cell analysis, Hemaview or nutritional blood analysis is the use of high-resolution dark field microscopy to observe live blood cells in vitro.
Living dinosaur
In cryptozoology, living dinosaurs are hypothetical non-bird dinosaurs that survived the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event and continue to exist today.
In cryptozoology, living dinosaurs are hypothetical non-bird dinosaurs that survived the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event and continue to exist today.
Long Island Medium
Long Island Medium is an American reality television series that currently airs on TLC. It premiered in September 2011.
Long Island Medium is an American reality television series that currently airs on TLC. It premiered in September 2011.
Long range locator
A long range locator is a device purported to be a type of metal detector used to detect deposits of gold or similar precious materials; most are said to operate on a principle of resonance with...
A long range locator is a device purported to be a type of metal detector used to detect deposits of gold or similar precious materials; most are said to operate on a principle of resonance with...
Low level laser therapy
Low-level laser therapy is a medical and veterinary treatment that uses low-level lasers or light-emitting diodes to alter cellular function.
Low-level laser therapy is a medical and veterinary treatment that uses low-level lasers or light-emitting diodes to alter cellular function.
Lunaception
Lunaception is a practice that purports to enable a woman to know ahead of time when she will be fertile each month, based on practices found in many non-urban cultures.
Lunaception is a practice that purports to enable a woman to know ahead of time when she will be fertile each month, based on practices found in many non-urban cultures.
Lunar effect
The lunar effect is the theory that there is correlation between specific stages of the Earth's lunar cycle and deviant behavior in human beings that cannot simply be explained by variation in l...
The lunar effect is the theory that there is correlation between specific stages of the Earth's lunar cycle and deviant behavior in human beings that cannot simply be explained by variation in l...
Lysenkoism
Lysenkoism, or Lysenko-Michurinism, also denotes the biological inheritance principle which Trofim Lysenko subscribed to and which derive from theories of the heritability of acquired ...
Lysenkoism, or Lysenko-Michurinism, also denotes the biological inheritance principle which Trofim Lysenko subscribed to and which derive from theories of the heritability of acquired ...
Magnet therapy
Magnet therapy, magnetic therapy, or magnotherapy is an alternative medicine practice involving the use of static magnetic fields.
Magnet therapy, magnetic therapy, or magnotherapy is an alternative medicine practice involving the use of static magnetic fields.
Magnetic water treatment
Magnetic water treatment is a marketed, but scientifically refuted pseudoscientific method of reducing the effects of hard water, as a non chemical alternative to water softening.
Magnetic water treatment is a marketed, but scientifically refuted pseudoscientific method of reducing the effects of hard water, as a non chemical alternative to water softening.
Manatee of Helena
The Manatee of Helena is a cryptid believed to have once inhabited the coast of St. Helena.
The Manatee of Helena is a cryptid believed to have once inhabited the coast of St. Helena.
Mars effect
The Mars effect is a name often used to refer to a reported statistical correlation between athletic eminence and the position of the planet Mars relative to the horizon at time and place of birth.
The Mars effect is a name often used to refer to a reported statistical correlation between athletic eminence and the position of the planet Mars relative to the horizon at time and place of birth.
Masaru Emoto
Masaru Emoto is a Japanese author and entrepreneur, best known for his claims that human consciousness has an effect on the molecular structure of water.
Masaru Emoto is a Japanese author and entrepreneur, best known for his claims that human consciousness has an effect on the molecular structure of water.
Mecca Time
Mecca Time is a time standard that uses the line of longitude 39°49′34″ E should become the Prime Meridian.
Mecca Time is a time standard that uses the line of longitude 39°49′34″ E should become the Prime Meridian.
Medical astrology
Medical astrology (traditionally known as Iatromathematics) is an ancient medical system that associates various parts of the body, diseases, and drugs as under the influence of the sun, m...
Medical astrology (traditionally known as Iatromathematics) is an ancient medical system that associates various parts of the body, diseases, and drugs as under the influence of the sun, m...
Melanin theory
Melanin theory is a pseudoscientific, racist theory, founded in the distortion of the known physical properties of melanin, a natural polymer and organic semiconductor.
Melanin theory is a pseudoscientific, racist theory, founded in the distortion of the known physical properties of melanin, a natural polymer and organic semiconductor.
Mental literacy
Mental literacy is a pseudoscientific and popular psychological term coined by Tony Buzan.
Mental literacy is a pseudoscientific and popular psychological term coined by Tony Buzan.
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic medicine treatment.
Mesotherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic medicine treatment.
Michel Gauquelin
Michel Gauquelin was a French psychologist and statistician.
Michel Gauquelin was a French psychologist and statistician.
Mind control
Mind control refers to a process in which a group or individual "systematically uses unethically manipulative methods to persuade others to conform to the wishes of the manipulator, often to the...
Mind control refers to a process in which a group or individual "systematically uses unethically manipulative methods to persuade others to conform to the wishes of the manipulator, often to the...
Miracle Mineral Supplement
Miracle Mineral Supplement, often referred to as Miracle Mineral Solution or MMS, is the colloquial product name for an aqueous solution of 28% sodium chlorite in distilled water.
Miracle Mineral Supplement, often referred to as Miracle Mineral Solution or MMS, is the colloquial product name for an aqueous solution of 28% sodium chlorite in distilled water.
Moon landing conspiracy theories
Different Moon landing conspiracy theories claim that some or all elements of the Apollo program and the associated Moon landings were hoaxes staged by NASA and members of other organizations.
Different Moon landing conspiracy theories claim that some or all elements of the Apollo program and the associated Moon landings were hoaxes staged by NASA and members of other organizations.
Morphopsychology
Morphopsychology is a field of alternative science that proposes a correspondence between human facial morphology (the shape and configuration of the face) and individual personality.
Morphopsychology is a field of alternative science that proposes a correspondence between human facial morphology (the shape and configuration of the face) and individual personality.
Mucoid plaque
Mucoid plaque or mucoid rope is a term used by some alternative medicine advocates to describe a combination of allegedly harmful mucus-like material and food residue that they say coats t...
Mucoid plaque or mucoid rope is a term used by some alternative medicine advocates to describe a combination of allegedly harmful mucus-like material and food residue that they say coats t...
Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) purport to be an alternative diagnosis and treatment of allergies and related disorders.
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) purport to be an alternative diagnosis and treatment of allergies and related disorders.
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques claim to be an alternative diagnosis and treatment of allergies and related disorders.
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques claim to be an alternative diagnosis and treatment of allergies and related disorders.
Naprapathy
Naprapathy is a branch of alternative medicine, a manipulative therapy that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
Naprapathy is a branch of alternative medicine, a manipulative therapy that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
Natal astrology
Natal astrology, also known as genethliacal astrology, is the system of astrology based on the concept that each individual's personality or path in life can be determined by constructing ...
Natal astrology, also known as genethliacal astrology, is the system of astrology based on the concept that each individual's personality or path in life can be determined by constructing ...
National mysticism
National mysticism is a form of nationalism which raises the nation to the status of numen or divinity.
National mysticism is a form of nationalism which raises the nation to the status of numen or divinity.
Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About
Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About is a book by Kevin Trudeau, a convicted felon, promoting a variety of non-drug and non-surgical purported cures for many diseases.
Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About is a book by Kevin Trudeau, a convicted felon, promoting a variety of non-drug and non-surgical purported cures for many diseases.
Negative Calorie beverage
A negative calorie beverage is a drink that is purported to require more food energy to be digested than it provides.
A negative calorie beverage is a drink that is purported to require more food energy to be digested than it provides.
Negative calorie food
A negative calorie food is a food that is purported to require more food energy to be digested than it provides.
A negative calorie food is a food that is purported to require more food energy to be digested than it provides.
Neuro-linguistic programming
Neuro-linguistic programming is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created in the 1970s.
Neuro-linguistic programming is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created in the 1970s.
New Age
The New Age movement is a Western spiritual movement that developed in the second half of the 20th century.
The New Age movement is a Western spiritual movement that developed in the second half of the 20th century.
New Chronology (Fomenko)
The New Chronology is a fringe theory in history, which argues that the conventional chronology is fundamentally flawed, that events attributed to antiquity such as the histories of Rome, Greece...
The New Chronology is a fringe theory in history, which argues that the conventional chronology is fundamentally flawed, that events attributed to antiquity such as the histories of Rome, Greece...
Nibiru (Babylonian astronomy)
The Nibiru collision is a supposed disastrous encounter between the Earth and a large planetary object which certain groups believe will take place in the early 21st century.
The Nibiru collision is a supposed disastrous encounter between the Earth and a large planetary object which certain groups believe will take place in the early 21st century.
Nibiru cataclysm
The Nibiru cataclysm is a supposed disastrous encounter between the Earth and a large planetary object which certain groups believe will take place in the early 21st century.
The Nibiru cataclysm is a supposed disastrous encounter between the Earth and a large planetary object which certain groups believe will take place in the early 21st century.
Nibiru collision
The Nibiru collision is a supposed disastrous encounter between the Earth and a large planetary object (either a collision or a near-miss) which certain groups believe will take place in the ear...
The Nibiru collision is a supposed disastrous encounter between the Earth and a large planetary object (either a collision or a near-miss) which certain groups believe will take place in the ear...
Nordic race
The Nordic race was one of the three sub-categories into which the Caucasian race was divided by anthropologists in the first half of the 20th century.
The Nordic race was one of the three sub-categories into which the Caucasian race was divided by anthropologists in the first half of the 20th century.
Numerology
Numerology is any study of the purported divine, mystical or other special relationship between a count or measurement and life.
Numerology is any study of the purported divine, mystical or other special relationship between a count or measurement and life.
Nuwaubian Nation
The Nuwaubian Nation or Nuwaubian movement, is a religious organization founded and led by Malachi York.
The Nuwaubian Nation or Nuwaubian movement, is a religious organization founded and led by Malachi York.
Nuwaubianism
Nuwaubianism is a term used to describe the various doctrines and practices of the followers of Dwight York, though it is not a term that they use themselves.
Nuwaubianism is a term used to describe the various doctrines and practices of the followers of Dwight York, though it is not a term that they use themselves.
Odic force
The Odic force is the name given in the mid-19th century to a hypothetical vital energy or life force by Baron Carl von Reichenbach.
The Odic force is the name given in the mid-19th century to a hypothetical vital energy or life force by Baron Carl von Reichenbach.
Oil pulling
Oil pulling or oil swishing, in alternative medicine, is a traditional Indian folk remedy that involves swishing oil in the mouth for claimed oral and systemic health benefits.
Oil pulling or oil swishing, in alternative medicine, is a traditional Indian folk remedy that involves swishing oil in the mouth for claimed oral and systemic health benefits.
Ontogenetic depth
Ontogenetic depth is a pseudoscientific idea proposed in February 2003 by Paul Nelson, an American philosopher of science, young Earth creationist and intelligent design advocate; he is employed...
Ontogenetic depth is a pseudoscientific idea proposed in February 2003 by Paul Nelson, an American philosopher of science, young Earth creationist and intelligent design advocate; he is employed...
Orgone
Orgone energy is a discredited, fringe science theory originally proposed in the 1930s by Wilhelm Reich.
Orgone energy is a discredited, fringe science theory originally proposed in the 1930s by Wilhelm Reich.
Oscillococcinum
Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic alternative medicine marketed to relieve influenza-like symptoms.
Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic alternative medicine marketed to relieve influenza-like symptoms.
Pap-Ion Magnetic Inductor
Pap-Ion Magnetic Inductor (PAP-IMI or Papimi) is an electromagnetic "energy medicine" device manufactured in Greece.
Pap-Ion Magnetic Inductor (PAP-IMI or Papimi) is an electromagnetic "energy medicine" device manufactured in Greece.
Paranormal television
Paranormal television is a genre of popular reality television programming.
Paranormal television is a genre of popular reality television programming.
Past life regression
Past life regression is a technique that uses hypnosis to recover what practitioners believe are memories of past lives or incarnations, though others regard them as fantasies or delusions.
Past life regression is a technique that uses hypnosis to recover what practitioners believe are memories of past lives or incarnations, though others regard them as fantasies or delusions.
Patrick Flanagan
Gillis Patrick Flanagan (born 11 October 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American inventor.
Gillis Patrick Flanagan (born 11 October 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American inventor.
Pensée (Immanuel Velikovsky Reconsidered)
Pensée: Immanuel Velikovsky Reconsidered ("IVR") was a special series of ten issues of the magazine Pensée produced to "encourage continuing critical analysis of all questions raised by Veli...
Pensée: Immanuel Velikovsky Reconsidered ("IVR") was a special series of ten issues of the magazine Pensée produced to "encourage continuing critical analysis of all questions raised by Veli...
Peter Brock
Peter Geoffrey Brock, AM otherwise known as "Peter Perfect", "The King of the Mountain" or simply as "Brocky" was one of Australia's best-known and most successful motor racing drivers.
Peter Geoffrey Brock, AM otherwise known as "Peter Perfect", "The King of the Mountain" or simply as "Brocky" was one of Australia's best-known and most successful motor racing drivers.
Phiten
Phiten products use a proprietary technology to change various metals into ionic states.
Phiten products use a proprietary technology to change various metals into ionic states.
Phrenology
Phrenology is a pseudoscience primarily focused on measurements of the human skull, based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind, and that certain brain areas have localized, spe...
Phrenology is a pseudoscience primarily focused on measurements of the human skull, based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind, and that certain brain areas have localized, spe...
Physiognomy
Physiognomy is the assessment of a person's character or personality from his outer appearance, especially the face.
Physiognomy is the assessment of a person's character or personality from his outer appearance, especially the face.
Pigasus Award
The Pigasus Award is the name of an annual tongue-in-cheek award presented by noted skeptic James Randi.
The Pigasus Award is the name of an annual tongue-in-cheek award presented by noted skeptic James Randi.
Pole shift hypothesis
The cataclysmic pole shift hypothesis states that there have been geologically rapid shifts in the relative positions of the modern-day geographic locations of the poles and the axis of rotation...
The cataclysmic pole shift hypothesis states that there have been geologically rapid shifts in the relative positions of the modern-day geographic locations of the poles and the axis of rotation...
Polygraph
A polygraph measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions.
A polygraph measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions.
Popular psychology
The term popular psychology refers to concepts and theories about human mental life and behavior that are purportedly based on psychology and that attain popularity among the general population.
The term popular psychology refers to concepts and theories about human mental life and behavior that are purportedly based on psychology and that attain popularity among the general population.
Power Balance
Power Balance is a brand of hologram bracelet once claimed by its manufacturers and vendors to "use holographic technology" to "resonate with and respond to the natural energy field of the body"...
Power Balance is a brand of hologram bracelet once claimed by its manufacturers and vendors to "use holographic technology" to "resonate with and respond to the natural energy field of the body"...
Power therapies
Power Therapies (also known pejoratively as alphabet therapies) is a term coined by professor Charles Figley, Florida State University Traumatology Institute, to group several novel treatm...
Power Therapies (also known pejoratively as alphabet therapies) is a term coined by professor Charles Figley, Florida State University Traumatology Institute, to group several novel treatm...
Pre-Columbian Jet
Pre-Columbian Jet is a collection of ancient gold jewelry, with strikingly similar forms of a delta-winged jet, they are considered OOPArt or artifacts that do not belong in a particular place a...
Pre-Columbian Jet is a collection of ancient gold jewelry, with strikingly similar forms of a delta-winged jet, they are considered OOPArt or artifacts that do not belong in a particular place a...
Pseudoarchaeology
Pseudoarchaeology — also known as alternative archaeology, fringe archaeology, fantastic archaeology, or cult archaeology — refers to interpretations of the past from out...
Pseudoarchaeology — also known as alternative archaeology, fringe archaeology, fantastic archaeology, or cult archaeology — refers to interpretations of the past from out...
Pseudohistory
Pseudohistory is a pejorative term applied to a type of historical revisionism, often involving sensational claims whose acceptance would require rewriting a significant amount of commonly a...
Pseudohistory is a pejorative term applied to a type of historical revisionism, often involving sensational claims whose acceptance would require rewriting a significant amount of commonly a...
Pseudomathematics
Pseudomathematics is a form of mathematics-like activity that does not work within the framework, definitions, rules, or rigor of formal mathematical models.
Pseudomathematics is a form of mathematics-like activity that does not work within the framework, definitions, rules, or rigor of formal mathematical models.
Pseudorationalism
Pseudorationalism describes beliefs and stances that present themselves as rational but are in fact unscientific.
Pseudorationalism describes beliefs and stances that present themselves as rational but are in fact unscientific.
Pseudoscience
Pseudoscience is a claim, belief, or practice which is presented as scientific, but does not adhere to a valid scientific method, lacks supporting evidence or plausibility, cannot be reliably te...
Pseudoscience is a claim, belief, or practice which is presented as scientific, but does not adhere to a valid scientific method, lacks supporting evidence or plausibility, cannot be reliably te...
Pseudoscientific language comparison
Pseudoscientific language comparison is a form of pseudoscholarship that has the objective of establishing historical associations between languages by naive postulations of similarities between...
Pseudoscientific language comparison is a form of pseudoscholarship that has the objective of establishing historical associations between languages by naive postulations of similarities between...
Pseudoskepticism
Pseudoskepticism refers to arguments which use scientific-sounding language to disparage or refute given beliefs, theories, or claims, but which in fact fail to follow the precepts of convention...
Pseudoskepticism refers to arguments which use scientific-sounding language to disparage or refute given beliefs, theories, or claims, but which in fact fail to follow the precepts of convention...
Psychic
A psychic (; from the Greek ψυχικός psychikos—"of the mind, mental" some times spelled phycics) is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses throu...
A psychic (; from the Greek ψυχικός psychikos—"of the mind, mental" some times spelled phycics) is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses throu...
Psychohistory
Psychohistory is the dubious study of the psychological motivations of historical events.
Psychohistory is the dubious study of the psychological motivations of historical events.
Psychomagic
Psychomagic can refer to both a kind of entertainment magic and to a therapeutic technique.
Psychomagic can refer to both a kind of entertainment magic and to a therapeutic technique.
Psychomagic (psychotherapy)
Psychomagic the name of a therapeutic practice used by Alejandro Jodorowsky.
Psychomagic the name of a therapeutic practice used by Alejandro Jodorowsky.
Pyramid inch
The pyramid inch, infrequently called the sacred Jewish inch, is a unit of measure claimed by pyramidologists to have been used in ancient times.
The pyramid inch, infrequently called the sacred Jewish inch, is a unit of measure claimed by pyramidologists to have been used in ancient times.
Quackery
Quackery is a derogatory term used to describe the promotion of unproven or fraudulent medical practices.
Quackery is a derogatory term used to describe the promotion of unproven or fraudulent medical practices.
R-peak
The R-peak is a type of Cargo cult science where experimental features are obtained from a scientific data set, in any given field of research, with little or no scientific merit.
The R-peak is a type of Cargo cult science where experimental features are obtained from a scientific data set, in any given field of research, with little or no scientific merit.
Radiesthesia
Radiesthesia is the claimed pseudoscientific, paranormal or parapsychological ability to detect "radiation" within the human body.
Radiesthesia is the claimed pseudoscientific, paranormal or parapsychological ability to detect "radiation" within the human body.
Radionics
Radionics is a neologism originated in medicine during the early 20th century which, according to some sources, is credited to Dr. Albert Abrams (1863–1924) and his followers.
Radionics is a neologism originated in medicine during the early 20th century which, according to some sources, is credited to Dr. Albert Abrams (1863–1924) and his followers.
Red Earth, White Lies
Red Earth, White Lies: Native Americans and the Myth of Scientific Fact is a book by Native American author Vine Deloria, originally published in 1995.
Red Earth, White Lies: Native Americans and the Myth of Scientific Fact is a book by Native American author Vine Deloria, originally published in 1995.
Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques witho...
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques witho...
Regression fallacy
The regression (or regressive) fallacy is an informal fallacy.
The regression (or regressive) fallacy is an informal fallacy.
Reiki
Reiki is a spiritual practice developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui, which since has been adapted by various teachers of varying traditions.
Reiki is a spiritual practice developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui, which since has been adapted by various teachers of varying traditions.
Reincarnation research
Reincarnation research is a branch of parapsychology.
Reincarnation research is a branch of parapsychology.
Remote viewing
Remote viewing is the practice of seeking impressions about a distant or unseen target using paranormal means, in particular, extra-sensory perception or "sensing with mind".
Remote viewing is the practice of seeking impressions about a distant or unseen target using paranormal means, in particular, extra-sensory perception or "sensing with mind".
Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator
The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator is an Enneagram of Personality psychometric test.
The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator is an Enneagram of Personality psychometric test.
Rolfing
Rolfing is a therapy system created by The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration and is a system whereby the alleged manipulation of the fasciae by specific methods is believed to yield thera...
Rolfing is a therapy system created by The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration and is a system whereby the alleged manipulation of the fasciae by specific methods is believed to yield thera...
Scientific foreknowledge in sacred texts
Scientific foreknowledge in sacred texts is the belief that certain sacred texts document an awareness of the natural world that was later discovered by technology and science.
Scientific foreknowledge in sacred texts is the belief that certain sacred texts document an awareness of the natural world that was later discovered by technology and science.
Scientific racism
Scientific racism is the use of scientific techniques and hypotheses to sanction the belief in racial superiority, inferiority or racism.
Scientific racism is the use of scientific techniques and hypotheses to sanction the belief in racial superiority, inferiority or racism.
Scriptural geologists
Scriptural geologists (or mosaic geologists) were "a heterogeneous group of writers" in the early nineteenth century, who claimed "the primacy of literalistic biblical exegesis" and a shor...
Scriptural geologists (or mosaic geologists) were "a heterogeneous group of writers" in the early nineteenth century, who claimed "the primacy of literalistic biblical exegesis" and a shor...
Seth Material
The Seth Material is a collection of metaphysical texts dictated by the American author and psychic Jane Roberts from late 1963 until her death.
The Seth Material is a collection of metaphysical texts dictated by the American author and psychic Jane Roberts from late 1963 until her death.
Sexual orientation change efforts
Sexual orientation change efforts are methods that aim to eliminate a same-sex sexual orientation.
Sexual orientation change efforts are methods that aim to eliminate a same-sex sexual orientation.
Silva Method
The Silva Method is the name given to a self help program developed by José Silva, which claims to increase an individual's IQ and sense of personal well-being by developing their higher brain f...
The Silva Method is the name given to a self help program developed by José Silva, which claims to increase an individual's IQ and sense of personal well-being by developing their higher brain f...
Sluggishly progressing schizophrenia
Sluggishly progressing schizophrenia or sluggish schizophrenia was a category of schizophrenia diagnosed by psychiatrists in the Soviet Union to justify involuntary treatment of political ...
Sluggishly progressing schizophrenia or sluggish schizophrenia was a category of schizophrenia diagnosed by psychiatrists in the Soviet Union to justify involuntary treatment of political ...
Society for Interdisciplinary Studies
The Society for Interdisciplinary Studies is a membership-based organization "formed in 1974 in response to the growing interest in the works of modern catastrophists, notably the highly controv...
The Society for Interdisciplinary Studies is a membership-based organization "formed in 1974 in response to the growing interest in the works of modern catastrophists, notably the highly controv...
Society for Scientific Exploration
The Society for Scientific Exploration, or SSE, is a professional organization of scientists and other scholars committed to studying unusual and unexplained phenomena that cross tradition...
The Society for Scientific Exploration, or SSE, is a professional organization of scientists and other scholars committed to studying unusual and unexplained phenomena that cross tradition...
Somatotype and constitutional psychology
Constitutional psychology is a theory, developed in the 1940s by American psychologist William Herbert Sheldon, associating body types with human temperament types.
Constitutional psychology is a theory, developed in the 1940s by American psychologist William Herbert Sheldon, associating body types with human temperament types.
Spaceship Moon Theory
The Spaceship Moon Theory, also known as the Vasin-Shcherbakov Theory, is a pseudoscientific theory that claims the Earth's moon may actually be an alien spacecraft.
The Spaceship Moon Theory, also known as the Vasin-Shcherbakov Theory, is a pseudoscientific theory that claims the Earth's moon may actually be an alien spacecraft.
Spiritual intelligence
Spiritual intelligence is a term used to indicate a spiritual correlate to IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient).
Spiritual intelligence is a term used to indicate a spiritual correlate to IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient).
Spiritual quotient
Spiritual quotient (SQ) is described as a measure that looks at a person's spiritual intelligence in the same way as intelligence quotient (IQ) looks at cognitive intelligence.
Spiritual quotient (SQ) is described as a measure that looks at a person's spiritual intelligence in the same way as intelligence quotient (IQ) looks at cognitive intelligence.
Sporalogy
Sporalogy is a jocular pseudoscience invented by Finnish physics and astronomy professor Nils Mustelin in the 1980s as a parody of astrology.
Sporalogy is a jocular pseudoscience invented by Finnish physics and astronomy professor Nils Mustelin in the 1980s as a parody of astrology.
Statement analysis
Statement Analysis, also called "statement validity assessment", "content analysis", "investigative discourse analysis", and "scientific content analysis" is a technique proponents claim can be ...
Statement Analysis, also called "statement validity assessment", "content analysis", "investigative discourse analysis", and "scientific content analysis" is a technique proponents claim can be ...
Sun Language Theory
The Sun Language Theory (Güneş Dil Teorisi) was a pseudoscientific linguistic hypothesis proposing that all human languages are descendants of one Central Asian primal language.
The Sun Language Theory (Güneş Dil Teorisi) was a pseudoscientific linguistic hypothesis proposing that all human languages are descendants of one Central Asian primal language.
Sungazing
Sungazing is a practice that includes gazing at the sun for nourishment or as a spiritual practice.
Sungazing is a practice that includes gazing at the sun for nourishment or as a spiritual practice.
Superstition
Superstition is a belief in supernatural causality: that one event leads to the cause of another without any physical process linking the two events; a false conception of causality that contrad...
Superstition is a belief in supernatural causality: that one event leads to the cause of another without any physical process linking the two events; a false conception of causality that contrad...
Synchronicity
Synchronicity is the experience of two or more events that are apparently causally unrelated or unlikely to occur together by chance, yet are experienced as occurring together in a meaningful manner.
Synchronicity is the experience of two or more events that are apparently causally unrelated or unlikely to occur together by chance, yet are experienced as occurring together in a meaningful manner.
Tasseography
Tasseography (also known as tasseomancy or tassology) is a divination or fortune-telling method that interprets patterns in tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments.
Tasseography (also known as tasseomancy or tassology) is a divination or fortune-telling method that interprets patterns in tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments.
Terence McKenna
Terence Kemp McKenna was an American philosopher, psychonaut, researcher, teacher, lecturer and writer on many subjects, such as human consciousness, language, psychedelic drugs, the evolution o...
Terence Kemp McKenna was an American philosopher, psychonaut, researcher, teacher, lecturer and writer on many subjects, such as human consciousness, language, psychedelic drugs, the evolution o...
Terrain theory
The terrain theory is the theory of disease proposed by Antoine Béchamp that a diseased body, the "terrain", will attract germs to come as scavengers of the weakened or poorly defended tissue.
The terrain theory is the theory of disease proposed by Antoine Béchamp that a diseased body, the "terrain", will attract germs to come as scavengers of the weakened or poorly defended tissue.
The Beginning Was the End
The Beginning Was the End is a 1971 pseudo-scientific book written by Oscar Kiss Maerth that claims that humankind evolved from cannibalistic apes.
The Beginning Was the End is a 1971 pseudo-scientific book written by Oscar Kiss Maerth that claims that humankind evolved from cannibalistic apes.
The Halo Effect (business book)
The Halo Effect is a 2007 book by business academic Phil Rosenzweig that criticizes pseudoscientific tendencies in the explanation of business performance.
The Halo Effect is a 2007 book by business academic Phil Rosenzweig that criticizes pseudoscientific tendencies in the explanation of business performance.
The Passing of the Great Race
The Passing of The Great Race; or, The racial basis of European history was an influential book of scientific racism written by the American eugenicist, lawyer, and amateur anthropologist Ma...
The Passing of The Great Race; or, The racial basis of European history was an influential book of scientific racism written by the American eugenicist, lawyer, and amateur anthropologist Ma...
The Secret Life of Plants
The Secret Life of Plants is a book by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird.
The Secret Life of Plants is a book by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird.
The War of the Worldviews (book)
War of the Worldviews is a book published by Harmony Books in 2011 by Deepak Chopra and Leonard Mlodinow, on the debate between Science and Spirituality.
War of the Worldviews is a book published by Harmony Books in 2011 by Deepak Chopra and Leonard Mlodinow, on the debate between Science and Spirituality.
Theory of multiple intelligences
The theory of multiple intelligences was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 as a model of intelligence that differentiates intelligence into various specific modalities, rather than seeing it as...
The theory of multiple intelligences was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 as a model of intelligence that differentiates intelligence into various specific modalities, rather than seeing it as...
Therapeutic touch
Therapeutic touch, also known as Non-Contact Therapeutic Touch, is an energy therapy which practitioners claim promotes healing and reduces pain and anxiety.
Therapeutic touch, also known as Non-Contact Therapeutic Touch, is an energy therapy which practitioners claim promotes healing and reduces pain and anxiety.
Timeline of Reiki history
Below is a time line of Reiki's history, including events and information regarding prominent Reiki characters who helped develop the system into what is known as modern day Reiki.
Below is a time line of Reiki's history, including events and information regarding prominent Reiki characters who helped develop the system into what is known as modern day Reiki.
Tin foil hat
A tin foil hat is a piece of headgear made from one or more sheets of aluminium foil or similar material.
A tin foil hat is a piece of headgear made from one or more sheets of aluminium foil or similar material.
Tobacco smoke enema
The tobacco smoke enema, an insufflation of tobacco smoke into the rectum by enema, was a medical treatment employed by European physicians for a range of ailments.
The tobacco smoke enema, an insufflation of tobacco smoke into the rectum by enema, was a medical treatment employed by European physicians for a range of ailments.
Toftness device
The Toftness Device is an instrument used by certain chiropractic practitioners.
The Toftness Device is an instrument used by certain chiropractic practitioners.
Tommy Golden
Tommy Golden is an experimental artist and researcher in Electronic Voice Phenomena Thomas "Tommy" Daniel Golden was born in Kennesaw, Georgia in 1974 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital He is a dir...
Tommy Golden is an experimental artist and researcher in Electronic Voice Phenomena Thomas "Tommy" Daniel Golden was born in Kennesaw, Georgia in 1974 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital He is a dir...
Tondemo-bon
Tondemo means "outrageous" or "preposterous" in Japanese.
Tondemo means "outrageous" or "preposterous" in Japanese.
Tongue map
The tongue map or taste map is a common misconception that different sections of the tongue are exclusively responsible for different basic tastes.
The tongue map or taste map is a common misconception that different sections of the tongue are exclusively responsible for different basic tastes.
Trofim Lysenko
Trofim Denisovich Lysenko was a Soviet pseudoscientist of Ukrainian origin, who was director of Soviet biology under Joseph Stalin.
Trofim Denisovich Lysenko was a Soviet pseudoscientist of Ukrainian origin, who was director of Soviet biology under Joseph Stalin.
Tuttle Bottoms Monster
The Tuttle Bottoms Monsteris a legendary creature said to inhabit a swampy area, north of Harrisburg, Illinois on the Saline River watershed, usually described as ape-like, hairy bipedal humanoi...
The Tuttle Bottoms Monsteris a legendary creature said to inhabit a swampy area, north of Harrisburg, Illinois on the Saline River watershed, usually described as ape-like, hairy bipedal humanoi...
Unicru
Unicru is an American computer software company that produces software for Human Resources departments.
Unicru is an American computer software company that produces software for Human Resources departments.
Universal Intelligence
Universal Intelligence is a term used by some to describe what they see as organization, or order of the universe.
Universal Intelligence is a term used by some to describe what they see as organization, or order of the universe.
Uriel's Machine
Uriel's Machine:The Ancient Origins of Science is a book published in 2000 by Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas.
Uriel's Machine:The Ancient Origins of Science is a book published in 2000 by Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas.
Vega machine
Vega machines are a type of electroacupuncture device used in Vega testing, which proponents claim can diagnose allergies and other illnesses.
Vega machines are a type of electroacupuncture device used in Vega testing, which proponents claim can diagnose allergies and other illnesses.
Very minimum-shift keying
VMSK, for very minimum shift keying modulation, is one of several "ultra narrow-band modulation" (UNBM) methods claimed to send high-speed digital data through very low bandwidth (or narro...
VMSK, for very minimum shift keying modulation, is one of several "ultra narrow-band modulation" (UNBM) methods claimed to send high-speed digital data through very low bandwidth (or narro...
Vibrational medicine
Vibrational medicine is an alternative therapy based on the belief that illness is caused by energy imbalances.
Vibrational medicine is an alternative therapy based on the belief that illness is caused by energy imbalances.
Vril
Vril, the Power of the Coming Race is a 1871 science fiction novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, originally printed as The Coming Race.
Vril, the Power of the Coming Race is a 1871 science fiction novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, originally printed as The Coming Race.
Walter Bradley (engineer)
Walter Bradley is a retired professor of engineering, lecturer, old Earth creationist and an advocate of the concept of intelligent design.
Walter Bradley is a retired professor of engineering, lecturer, old Earth creationist and an advocate of the concept of intelligent design.
Water (2006 film)
Water (Великая тайна воды) is a 2006 documentary film directed by Anastaysia Popova about the memory of water.
Water (Великая тайна воды) is a 2006 documentary film directed by Anastaysia Popova about the memory of water.
Water ionizer
A water ionizer is an appliance that ionizes water.
A water ionizer is an appliance that ionizes water.
Water memory
Water memory is the claimed ability of water to retain a "memory" of substances previously dissolved in it to arbitrary dilution.
Water memory is the claimed ability of water to retain a "memory" of substances previously dissolved in it to arbitrary dilution.
Water vein
A water vein is a pseudoscientific and popularly applied term to a body of flowing, streaming groundwater.
A water vein is a pseudoscientific and popularly applied term to a body of flowing, streaming groundwater.
Water-fuelled car
A water-fuelled car is a automobile that derives its energy directly from water.
A water-fuelled car is a automobile that derives its energy directly from water.
Web Bot
Web Bot, or the Web Bot Projct, refers to an Internet bot software program that is claimed to be able to predict future events by tracking keywords entered on the Internet.
Web Bot, or the Web Bot Projct, refers to an Internet bot software program that is claimed to be able to predict future events by tracking keywords entered on the Internet.
What the Bleep Do We Know!?
What the Bleep Do We Know!? is a 2004 film that combines documentary-style interviews, computer-animated graphics, and a narrative that posits a spiritual connection between quantum physics ...
What the Bleep Do We Know!? is a 2004 film that combines documentary-style interviews, computer-animated graphics, and a narrative that posits a spiritual connection between quantum physics ...
Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time
Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time is a book by Michael Shermer.
Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time is a book by Michael Shermer.
Witch doctor
A witch doctor originally referred to a type of cunning man who treated ailments believed to be caused by witchcraft.
A witch doctor originally referred to a type of cunning man who treated ailments believed to be caused by witchcraft.
Worlds in Collision
Worlds in Collision is a book written by Immanuel Velikovsky and first published April 3, 1950.
Worlds in Collision is a book written by Immanuel Velikovsky and first published April 3, 1950.
Włodzimierz Sedlak
Włodzimierz Sedlak - was born on 31 October 1911 in Sosnowiec, and died on 17 February 1993 in Radom, Polish priest, professor at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, father of polish bio...
Włodzimierz Sedlak - was born on 31 October 1911 in Sosnowiec, and died on 17 February 1993 in Radom, Polish priest, professor at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, father of polish bio...
Young Earth creationism
Young Earth creationism is the religious belief that the Universe, Earth, and all life on Earth were created by direct acts of the Abrahamic God during a relatively short period, sometime betwee...
Young Earth creationism is the religious belief that the Universe, Earth, and all life on Earth were created by direct acts of the Abrahamic God during a relatively short period, sometime betwee...