Every week a new health product promises you the moon and a miracle cure. But do you know how to tell the difference between a scam and a cure? Take this quiz and find out!

1.	The Internet plays host to some of the most outrageous health frauds in the world; it also provides great information. You should ignore any Web site that promotes a treatment without studies.
		True
		False
2.	You should ignore any Web site that includes a "Buy Now!" button.
		True
		False
3.	You should ignore any Web site that promises it will work miracles.
		True
		False
4.	Licensing and regulation of alternative practitioners varies from state to state, however, a practitioner should never refuse to provide you with their written credentials.
		True
		False
5.	A practitioner should never offer to put you in contact with former patients.
		True
		False
6.	A practitioner should openly criticize your doctor.
		True
		False
7.	It's okay for a practitioner to begin a consultation talking about how you will pay for treatment.
		True
		False
8.	You should never feel guilty about discontinuing a treatment if it isn't working for you.
		True
		False
9.	You should believe practitioners when they say their treatments are harmless.
		True
		False
10.	Metabolic boosters, dietary supplements and hormones sold in health stores are completely safe.
		True
		False
11.	It's OK to purchase vitamins and herbs from companies that don't list contact information.
		True
		False
12.	Mixing herbal supplements and medication can be risky.
		True
		False

Useful Web Sites

	The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov Offers research-based answers about a variety of unconventional therapies.
	The American Heart Association www.americanheart.org Links to papers and studies that can help you evaluate therapies claiming to combat specific diseases.
	The American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
	To get the skinny on weight-loss scams, log on to www.dietfraud.com.