British academic degrees in homeopathy and complementary medicine have been called ‘pseudoscience’ and attacked in the science magazine Nature.
According to the journal, there has been a rapid increase in the number of British universities offering bachelor of science (BSc) degrees in alternative and complementary medicine over the past decade.
Scientists are now reportedly “increasingly concerned” that such courses give homeopathy and homeopaths “undeserved scientific credibility” within the British education system and have begun campaigning to get the label removed, on the basis that the benefits from such practices are not scientifically proven.
However, homeopaths involved in the university courses have argued that they teach students scientific principles, including the critical analysis of evidence.
Outside Britain, homeopathy is often taught in universities as a small part of medical degrees but is not classed as a science.
British academic degrees in homeopathy and complementary medicine have been called ‘pseudoscience’ and attacked in the science magazine Nature.
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health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is
thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community
leisure facilities in the UK.
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were
appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into
a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for
individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the
community.
British academic degrees in homeopathy and complementary medicine have been called ‘pseudoscience’ and attacked in the science magazine Nature.
According to the journal, there has been a rapid increase in the number of British universities offering bachelor of science (BSc) degrees in alternative and complementary medicine over the past decade.
Scientists are now reportedly “increasingly concerned” that such courses give homeopathy and homeopaths “undeserved scientific credibility” within the British education system and have begun campaigning to get the label removed, on the basis that the benefits from such practices are not scientifically proven.
However, homeopaths involved in the university courses have argued that they teach students scientific principles, including the critical analysis of evidence.
Outside Britain, homeopathy is often taught in universities as a small part of medical degrees but is not classed as a science.
British academic degrees in homeopathy and complementary medicine have been called ‘pseudoscience’ and attacked in the science magazine Nature.
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a
health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is
thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community
leisure facilities in the UK.
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were
appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into
a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for
individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the
community.