A User's Guide to Cheating Death

"Caveat de emptor" Yes, these are topics that are in dire need of illumination from an unbiased source. This task is epic as virtually every source of data is biased, even with noble intentions. Wherever we are on the bunker- de-bunker spectrum, we tend to believe what fits our individual grasp of "reality"...affecting gifted researchers to kindergartners.

What I would like to see addressed (which may have as I have not watched all episodes) is the incalculable damage to the public trust, wealth and health by the tsunami of blatantly bad information that has been disseminated at a seemingly exponential volume, ie The Food Pyramid, any political campaign, "most folks don't bother with flood insurance around here", etc etc. This has resulted in a corresponding level of skepticism/cynicism regarding mainstream wisdom, which in turn results in our throwing the baby out with the bath water or just throwing our hands in the air and tuning EVERYTHING out. As to Dr Caufields serial "campfire wizzer" schtick, a little more young with the yang would be cool.

For those familiar with Professor Caulfield's books ("A Cure for Everything" and "Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong about Everything?") you will know that he is an unapologetic debunker of health myths. This series is an artful expression and extension of the concepts in those books.

In the series, Professor Caulfield traverses the globe in a never ending quest to challenge baseless health beliefs. He does so in a humorous, often self-deprecating way, while always ensuring that science remains the star.

The production value is very high and is somewhat in the style of Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown". It is intimate, informative, and always insightful.

In the end, you might not be able to cheat death, but you will learn how to live a more balanced and healthy life and, for those reasons, the show is well worth the watch.

Loved this series! I am sad I can't seem to find it anywhere to re-watch. I would buy this series if I could-as a counselor with an eating disorder specialty, I would love to have this resource in my collection.

I love the interesting and comical way the various crazes are not only investigated but tested. The show is a fun way to learn the truth behind some of these therapies; good and bad.

This is very well done. Most (not all) of the people who don't like it are angry that someone doesn't agree with their delusions. I'm sure half of them think claims on Goop are legitimate.