Noel Edmonds has suggested that a cancer sufferer’s ill health is caused by his “negative attitude”.
The TV presenter is a user of the EMPpad, a machine which aims to stimulate “cellular resonance” in the body.
A simple box that slows ageing, reduces pain, lifts depression and stress and tackles cancer . Yep tackles cancer! pic.twitter.com/krL9sXlpby
— Noel Ernest Edmonds (@NoelEdmonds) June 7, 2016
Just looked at latest stats showing very soon 50% of us will get cancer. @EMP_Pad is one way of reducing your risk #selfhealth
— Noel Ernest Edmonds (@NoelEdmonds) June 7, 2016
But he did not take kindly to criticism from @VaunEarl, whose Twitter biography states he has kidney cancer, lymph node metastases and psoriatic arthritis.
Fucking idiot. This sort of quackery should be illegal if it isn't already @TeessideSitP https://t.co/h2Av2gLeCZ
— ((((Vaun Earl)))) (@VaunEarl) June 7, 2016
Edmonds quickly fired back that the Twitter user’s ill health could be caused by “negative attitude”.
Have you tried it? https://t.co/p31NPxZ1l6
— Noel Ernest Edmonds (@NoelEdmonds) June 7, 2016
@VaunEarl Scientific fact-disease is caused by negative energy. Is it possible your ill health is caused by your negative attitude? #explore
— Noel Ernest Edmonds (@NoelEdmonds) June 7, 2016
Deal Or No Deal presenter Edmonds is a long-time fan of the device and has previously called it a “miracle pad”, frequently recommending it to his followers.
He has said it can improve sleep, bring better health, reduce stress and even have an anti-ageing effect.
The TV presenter also claimed on Twitter that since he has started using the EMPpad he has been forced to cut his hair once a week.
EMPpad Limited said it does not pay Edmonds to advertise the product.
@VaunEarl’s full name appears to be Vaun Earl Norman, and he also runs a blog titled My Adventures in Cancerland. Understandably, he seems less than impressed by allegations of a “negative attitude”.
I think Noel Edmonds should stick to what he's good at. Presenting quiz shows and beard trimming, rather than curing cancer.
— ((((Vaun Earl)))) (@VaunEarl) June 7, 2016
Don't get me wrong I like Noel Edmonds, brilliant TV man. But much rather consult my Oncologist with 15 years experience than Mr Edmonds.
— ((((Vaun Earl)))) (@VaunEarl) June 7, 2016
I don't even mind Noel Edmonds using and offering "positivity" tools. But cancer cures is a step too far.
— ((((Vaun Earl)))) (@VaunEarl) June 7, 2016
Wow! How do you know I have a negative attitude. You have no idea who I am. #patronising #cancer https://t.co/qwHBvowFXR
— ((((Vaun Earl)))) (@VaunEarl) June 7, 2016
EMPpad Limited company director Maria Robertson has previously worked as an assistant to Edmonds.
In the acknowledgements section of his book Positively Happy, he wrote: “To Maria Robertson – heartfelt thanks and enduring gratitude for your support, commitment and love beyond the call of duty.”
Why are you making commenting on The Herald only available to subscribers?
It should have been a safe space for informed debate, somewhere for readers to discuss issues around the biggest stories of the day, but all too often the below the line comments on most websites have become bogged down by off-topic discussions and abuse.
heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment.
We are doing this to improve the experience for our loyal readers and we believe it will reduce the ability of trolls and troublemakers, who occasionally find their way onto our site, to abuse our journalists and readers. We also hope it will help the comments section fulfil its promise as a part of Scotland's conversation with itself.
We are lucky at The Herald. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories.
That is invaluable.
We are making the subscriber-only change to support our valued readers, who tell us they don't want the site cluttered up with irrelevant comments, untruths and abuse.
In the past, the journalist’s job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. Technology means that readers can shape a discussion. We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com
Comments & Moderation
Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers’ comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. You can make a complaint by using the ‘report this post’ link . We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments.
Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel