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“Is It A Scam?” Is Now Retired

When LisaBarger.com began, I truly believed that if I, as an insider, spoke up against the scam artists of “natural” health, you would listen. I never expected to be the final word; I simply wanted to counter all the miracle claims and “buy mine” messages.

I have always held myself accountable for my words by using my real name. And I’ve always encouraged my readers to bring their own opinions to the table. But instead of fielding letters that begin with, “Well I use this product and I disagree with you,” I often find myself deleting profanity-laden threats or attacks against my readers.

I know that many of you will think I’ve “caved”. And you’d be right. But that’s the unvarnished truth. I hope you understand.


Sunday
Oct182009

Ionized Water

Updated on Mon, November 23, 2009 by Registered CommenterLisa Barger

In my opinion, “ionized water”—as it’s being marketed by the health food industry—is a scam.

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Monday
Jul202009

Copper Bracelets

“Do copper bracelets work for arthritis or are they a scam?”

Well, I’m not ready to pronounce them a complete scam but, in my opinion, copper bracelets probably do not work for arthritis. They are certainly not the miracle cures some “natural” writers would have us believe.

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Tuesday
Jun232009

Supple

“I saw this new drink called Supple and I was wondering what you thought of it.”

With the Larry-King-like set and their puppy-dog-eyed presenters, it would be easy to dismiss Supple® as just another late-night scam.

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Sunday
Jun142009

Tooth Soap

“I read your thing on tooth soap but if you didn’t say if it was a scam or not. Is it?”

In our opinion, it’s not an outright scam, but as you read in our original article on tooth soap, some of the claims being made by people who make it are NOT true

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Wednesday
Jun102009

Salba

“Is salba flour for real or this another one of those miracle food scams?”

Despite all the glowing reviews popping up around the internet, Salba® is neither new nor all that amazing.

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Wednesday
Jun032009

Nopalea

“Have you had a chance to try Trivita’s new Nopalea drink yet?”

What’s that old expression? “It it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck … ” Nopalea definitely quacks.

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Tuesday
May262009

AloeCure

Updated on Mon, November 23, 2009 by Registered CommenterLisa Barger

“What do you think about the aloe cure stuff on tv?”

I’m very interested in seeing what happens to AloeCure, especially as they make it onto the FDA’s “radar”. At first glance, it seems intriguing but we have some real problems with the way it’s being marketed.

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Tuesday
May262009

DrFloras

“Do you think Dr. Flora’s colon cleanser is a scam?”

Well, let me ask YOU a question. Dr. Floras claims to help you lose the “old waste matter” that’s supposedly stuck in your digestive tract, “scrape” your intestines clean and cleanse “toxins and buildup”.

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Wednesday
May132009

Magnetized Water

“Have you heard of something called magnetized water? Do you think it’s a scam?”

Yes, “magnetized” water is a scam.

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Monday
Apr062009

Bowtrol

“Is Bowtrol a scam? I see they use the built-up fecal matter line.”

Well, any colon cleanser that uses “built-up fecal matter” to sell us a bottle of herbs definitely doesn’t make it to our “Recommended” list. Here’s what we like and don’t like about Bowtrol.

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