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 What's the harm in applied kinesiology?Applied kinesiology is a variant of chiropractic that believes that muscle resistance can reveal body state.  (Do not confuse with regular kinesiologists, who study body motion). 
 Read more about applied kinesiology Here are 5 people who were harmed by someone not thinking critically. 
 
   
    |   Isabella DenleyAge: 13 monthsKew, Victoria, Australia
 | Died (untreated epilepsy)October 19, 2002
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    | Isabella was prescribed medications for her epilepsy. Instead of using them, her parents consulted an iridologist, an applied kinesiologist, a psychic and an osteopath. She was being treated purely with homeopathic medication when she died. Read more
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    | Diane ShepherdProvo, Utah | Died (untreated cancer)October 20, 2004
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    | She refused surgery for breast cancer and went to a naturopath. There she was diagnosed using muscle tests, treated with an energy machine and given homeopathic remedies. She died within five months. The naturopath was arrested. Read more |  
 
   
    | 2 Ontario childrenWillowdale, Ontario, Canada | Nearly died1988
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    | They sought help with their allergies. The doctor used techniques including applied kinesiology to determine it was safe for them to eat peanuts. When they tried, both collapsed and one nearly died. The doctor was suspended and later lost his license Read more
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    | "C.C." (woman)Age: 45West Palm Beach, Florida
 | Improper treatment, infectionDecember 1995 - January 1996
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    | Her "biological dentist" performed many unnecessary procedures on her including removing amalgam fillings and treating her with "autonomic response testing" and homeopathy. His license was revoked five years later. Read more |  
  
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