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posted by Le Canard Noir
Deeside Water Quackery
Friday, January 16, 2009
The gullibility of British newspapers never ceases to amaze me. The British press today carried uncritical articles about the miracles of Deeside Mineral Water.
The Telegraph - a paper with no serious science credibility anymore - told us,
Scientists claim that Deeside Water can give drinkers a younger appearance and more radiant skin tone.
Those who drank the Scottish water, which is bottled from a spring near the Queen's Balmoral home, were 25 per cent more likely to report fewer wrinkles and better skin tone, the scientists found.
A separate study at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh showed that the minerals in Deeside fight free radicals - substances that can age cells.
Dr Mary Warnock, a lecturer in Dietectics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences at Queen Margaret University, said: "Free radicals are harmful to the body's cells and contribute to the ageing process. Reducing free radicals helps protect cells from damage.
"Deeside Mineral Water has some very unusual properties and we know that people have been drinking it for its curative benefits for centuries. The results from these tests are very exciting.
The Daily Mail went further,
The water was also found to beat other brands in hydrating the skin, making it appear more youthful and smoothing away wrinkles. If that were not enough, previous studies have credited the water with easing the pain of arthritis and thwarting the growth of cancerous cells.
This cancer claim, if made outside the 'reportage' of a newspaper would be illegal. We also see the press release copies onto the pages of the Sun and the Scotsman.
Shamefully, even the BBC carried a similar story some time ago on Deeside water. This time, Mineral water 'eases arthritis' we are told.
It is believed to have been a favourite of Queen Victoria, and has long been famed for its healing powers, supposedly helping to treat rheumatism, skin conditions and stomach complaints.Martin Simpson, managing director of the Deeside Water Company, stressed that his product was not a "miracle cure". But he said: "It produces these positive effects because of unusual natural characteristics." The water is filtered through layers of ancient granite for 50 years, and some believe this is the process that makes it so beneficial for health.
This all smells very fishy. Water with 'free radicals' in it? Arthritis relief? Cancer cures? Naturally, we have to go and have a dig.
And, wow, we do find some woo.
Whilst the newspaper reports are all full of scientific words and scientists' testimonials, the website of Deeside water takes a very different tack. It is worth reproducing their healthcare claims...
Deeside Mineral Water is used by complementary health therapists because it helps enhance their treatments. If you are a therapist, please test Deeside Mineral Water by your preferred method, whether Vega test, pendulum, intuition or any other. We are sure you will find positive results. If you would like to know more about the applications of Deeside Mineral Water in energy healing, please feel free to contact us.
Deeside Mineral Water is used in herbal essences, tinctures, creams and supplements, combined with other ingredients, to improve their performance. It is also used by many therapists as the water to be given to patients after a treatment and as the recommended water for their ongoing consumption, because of its properties.
Deeside Mineral Water has scientifically proven effects, understood in traditional circles, but also has great appeal in complementary fields because of its living energy and higher vibration than other waters. Water is the basis of all life and we understand its role at a much deeper level than most, having undertaken research into this area over many years. We have also investigated some of the less well know and alternative theories on water, energy and health. Ask your pendulum which water is the best for well-being!
Vega testing? Intuition? Living energy? Energy Healing? Higher Vibration? Ask your freekin' pendulum?
The Quackometer has exploded.
It gets better. This water is good for your pets too. "Birdline UK tested Deeside Mineral Water on troubled parrots and found a significant improvement in a short time." So, the water can also prevent Norwegian Blues from pushing up the daisies.
So, what of this new 'research'? Well, I can't find any. Maybe it is out there. The lead researcher in all this appears to be Dr Mary Warnock, of Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. She "carried out experiments designed to gauge the ability of various waters to mop-up free radicals." Her home page at the University does not list this amongst her published papers. Her bio page tells us that one of her research interests is in Complementary Medicine.
With the Balmoral connection, it is of course no surprise to find out that Prince Charles has got his organic mitts involved. Yes, his Dutchy Originals bottled water uses Deeside Water. Yes (I can't resist this) Deeside water has been passed by Prince Charles: "It embodies The Prince's commitment to what he calls a ‘virtuous circle’ of providing natural, high-quality organic and premium products, while helping to protect and sustain the countryside and wildlife."
Only one interesting question remains? What is the relationship between Dr Mary Warnock and Deeside water. A cryptic comment on the Scotsman website says,
Dr Mary Warnock, like no relation to Frank "Mad Frankie" Warnock of Deeside Mineral Water fame eh ? So mineral water slows aging does it ? What is the scientific word for pants ?
The Quackometer
posted by Le Canard Noir
Deeside Water Quackery
Friday, January 16, 2009
The gullibility of British newspapers never ceases to amaze me. The British press today carried uncritical articles about the miracles of Deeside Mineral Water.
The Telegraph - a paper with no serious science credibility anymore - told us,
Scientists claim that Deeside Water can give drinkers a younger appearance and more radiant skin tone.
Those who drank the Scottish water, which is bottled from a spring near the Queen's Balmoral home, were 25 per cent more likely to report fewer wrinkles and better skin tone, the scientists found.
A separate study at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh showed that the minerals in Deeside fight free radicals - substances that can age cells.
Dr Mary Warnock, a lecturer in Dietectics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences at Queen Margaret University, said: "Free radicals are harmful to the body's cells and contribute to the ageing process. Reducing free radicals helps protect cells from damage.
"Deeside Mineral Water has some very unusual properties and we know that people have been drinking it for its curative benefits for centuries. The results from these tests are very exciting.
The Daily Mail went further,
The water was also found to beat other brands in hydrating the skin, making it appear more youthful and smoothing away wrinkles. If that were not enough, previous studies have credited the water with easing the pain of arthritis and thwarting the growth of cancerous cells.
This cancer claim, if made outside the 'reportage' of a newspaper would be illegal. We also see the press release copies onto the pages of the Sun and the Scotsman.
Shamefully, even the BBC carried a similar story some time ago on Deeside water. This time, Mineral water 'eases arthritis' we are told.
It is believed to have been a favourite of Queen Victoria, and has long been famed for its healing powers, supposedly helping to treat rheumatism, skin conditions and stomach complaints.Martin Simpson, managing director of the Deeside Water Company, stressed that his product was not a "miracle cure". But he said: "It produces these positive effects because of unusual natural characteristics." The water is filtered through layers of ancient granite for 50 years, and some believe this is the process that makes it so beneficial for health.
This all smells very fishy. Water with 'free radicals' in it? Arthritis relief? Cancer cures? Naturally, we have to go and have a dig.
And, wow, we do find some woo.
Whilst the newspaper reports are all full of scientific words and scientists' testimonials, the website of Deeside water takes a very different tack. It is worth reproducing their healthcare claims...
Deeside Mineral Water is used by complementary health therapists because it helps enhance their treatments. If you are a therapist, please test Deeside Mineral Water by your preferred method, whether Vega test, pendulum, intuition or any other. We are sure you will find positive results. If you would like to know more about the applications of Deeside Mineral Water in energy healing, please feel free to contact us.
Deeside Mineral Water is used in herbal essences, tinctures, creams and supplements, combined with other ingredients, to improve their performance. It is also used by many therapists as the water to be given to patients after a treatment and as the recommended water for their ongoing consumption, because of its properties.
Deeside Mineral Water has scientifically proven effects, understood in traditional circles, but also has great appeal in complementary fields because of its living energy and higher vibration than other waters. Water is the basis of all life and we understand its role at a much deeper level than most, having undertaken research into this area over many years. We have also investigated some of the less well know and alternative theories on water, energy and health. Ask your pendulum which water is the best for well-being!
Vega testing? Intuition? Living energy? Energy Healing? Higher Vibration? Ask your freekin' pendulum?
The Quackometer has exploded.
It gets better. This water is good for your pets too. "Birdline UK tested Deeside Mineral Water on troubled parrots and found a significant improvement in a short time." So, the water can also prevent Norwegian Blues from pushing up the daisies.
So, what of this new 'research'? Well, I can't find any. Maybe it is out there. The lead researcher in all this appears to be Dr Mary Warnock, of Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. She "carried out experiments designed to gauge the ability of various waters to mop-up free radicals." Her home page at the University does not list this amongst her published papers. Her bio page tells us that one of her research interests is in Complementary Medicine.
With the Balmoral connection, it is of course no surprise to find out that Prince Charles has got his organic mitts involved. Yes, his Dutchy Originals bottled water uses Deeside Water. Yes (I can't resist this) Deeside water has been passed by Prince Charles: "It embodies The Prince's commitment to what he calls a ‘virtuous circle’ of providing natural, high-quality organic and premium products, while helping to protect and sustain the countryside and wildlife."
Only one interesting question remains? What is the relationship between Dr Mary Warnock and Deeside water. A cryptic comment on the Scotsman website says,
Dr Mary Warnock, like no relation to Frank "Mad Frankie" Warnock of Deeside Mineral Water fame eh ? So mineral water slows aging does it ? What is the scientific word for pants ?
