| Health Ministry pans psychic healer's claim
Dubai: A psychic healer who claims that he can treat illnesses, including HIV/Aids, diabetes and cancer, has drawn flak from health authorities, who are warning the public not to fall for his claims. The Dubai Department of Health and Medical Services (Dohms) and the Ministry of Health are warning the public against Mohammad Ali Akbari, a psychic healer from Iran, brought in by Nili Health and Wellness Centre, an alternative medicine centre. Akbari claims he is able to heal or treat any illnesses through the "supernatural" power of his mind as a complement to mainstream medical treatment. "The energy comes from my brain and I channel it through my hands," he said, adding that his treatment worked best on patients who were open-minded. Sahel Nazari, vice chairman of the Nili Group, said Akbari would start meeting patients at the clinic in September.
Psychic, ‘lottery’ are latest scams
"BBB Scambusters" is a consumer advice column from the Northeastern Indiana Better Business Bureau. It appears twice a month in Business Monday. ♦Miss Elizabeth, Psychic, is sending letters to Hoosiers guaranteeing her services: "Every prophecy I reveal shall be 100% accurate. You will experience instant miracles. I will solve any problem in 36 hours. Your every prayer will be answered, your every wish granted, your every problem solved." Miss Elizabeth guarantees a 100 percent refund if not satisfied and claims to be "the world's most powerful spiritual and psychic adviser." She has the bureau's lowest rating. ♦Maximizer Health Products is advertising on TV offering a free week trial of their ExtenZe male enhancement product. When an Indianapolis woman ordered the product, she was asked for her bank account number to pay the $5.95 shipping and handling.
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