/oss/taxonomy/term/1871/all en /oss/article/controversial-science-health-news/healing-code <p>You would think it’s a Saturday Night Live skit. And it would be funny if it didn’t have a serious side. Just picture this. Using different fingers, a man points at four specific parts of his body in a seemingly predetermined sequence. Looks like some bizarre ritual. But it’s not. It’s an attempt to rid the body of some disease according to specific instructions embodied in an epic piece of work called the “Healing Code.” Depending on the ailment, a different pattern of finger wagging is indicated. No pills or supplements to take, no scalpel to fear.</p> Mon, 29 Sep 2014 02:10:01 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2198 at /oss