Killing Us Softly: The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative MedicineMore people than ever are using alternative medicine. But, as expert Dr Paul Offit explains, these untested therapies are ineffective, expensive and even deadly. Now that homeopathic remedies are offered on the NHS, its clear that various therapies once considered alternative or complementary, have become mainstream prescribed to burn fat, shrink prostates, alleviate colds, reduce stress, eliminate pain and prevent cancer. But as Paul Offit reveals,