The Gazette (Montreal) - Science doesn't back miracle cures

From Dr. Joe Schwarcz's Saturday column:

"Malaria, AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, cancer. Terrible diseases. That's why thousands and thousands of scientists around the world, armed with advanced degrees, are engaged in research projects aimed at finding a cure. Now, ask yourself this question: What is the chance of a gold prospector, with no training in the health sciences, tackling a problem and finding an answer that has eluded the world's most renowned researchers?

Furthermore, it's simple to administer, readily available and destroys the H1N1 virus, clears up acne, eliminates heavy metals and cures the common cold to boot. I can tell you what probability I would attach to this miracle solution performing as claimed. Let me see now, how does "zero" sound? There's nothing subtle about the name of this purported wonder: 'Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS)!' Well, there are no miracles to be had."