by April Fulton

12:00 pm

July 17, 2009

 

As the costs of health care spiral, people sometimes turn to the Wild West world of homeopathic remedies and faddish diet plans to address their self-diagnosed problems.

While some of these natural remedies have been proven effective, I think most of us would rather be in an ER equipped with an EKG than one stocking essential oils.

Enter a couple of British satirists David Mitchell and Robert Webb — a.k.a. That Mitchell and Webb Look, who make us appreciate the value of science and medicine on this sunny Friday afternoon.

Here's a spoof of how an emergency room visit without medical equipment might go. Click here for a video of the pair, posing as phony "lifestyle nutritionists" who panic when faced with an educated consumer.

Thanks to the Science-Based Medicine blog for pointing us to the videos.

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