Skeptical Inquirer articles exposes Dreamhealer but not his identity

The Big Bird, the Big Lie, God and Science by Jill Neimark

Skeptical Inquirer - March/April 2006

A young man claims to have amazing distant-healing powers, but a skeptical look at the facts raises serious questions.

• Ms. Neimark has posted the full-text on her own web site.

Comments: Ms. Neimark protected Adam's identity, but the rest of the article was right on the mark.

• If this edition of the Skeptical Inquirer contains this article it may be posted in May 2006

Medical 'Miracles' Not Supported by Evidence

By Benjamin Radford

• Live Science Blog and Skeptical Inquirer - Editorial

July 29, 2006 A Canadian teenager named Adam Dreamhealer claims to cure cancer, coax the comatose to consciousness, and drive out infection. He has written books, sells DVDs, and offers seminars. Dreamhealer says he can heal people using his hands, mind, and mystical energies. Those who tout his powers include celebrities such as astronaut Edgar Mitchell and musician Ronnie Hawkins. Despite the fact that Dreamhealer has never proven his healing powers under controlled conditions, he claims that what he does can be explained by science.