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Meta
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
United States6228 Posts
June 15 2010 23:37 GMT
#201
Any medicine that claims caffine will induce sleeping has got to be bullshit on principal. Considering the scientific testing of homeopathic medicine vs placebos showed no statistical significance, and considering James Randi's wonderful explanation above, I'm going to offer my opinion that it's bullshit. Everybody who's bought into it are suckers, and they'll vouch for it because they don't want to admit they're suckers.
good vibes only
Orome
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Switzerland11984 Posts
June 15 2010 23:46 GMT
#202
On June 16 2010 08:12 midgettoes wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 16 2010 07:57 Orome wrote:
I'm a little confused now because while I knew that scientific research had generally shown that homeopathic treatment doesn't work, I didn't know just how ridiculous the whole thing is. Why then would the Swiss health care system cover homepathic treatment?


According to the internet (read: Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy]). This was withdrawn in 2005 - "The Swiss government, after a 5-year trial, withdrew homeopathy and four other complementary treatments in 2005, stating that they did not meet efficacy and cost-effectiveness criteria."


Yeah you're right, but I remember there was a huge uproar over them taking it out. I guess that also explains why it was in in the first place.
On a purely personal note, I'd like to show Yellow the beauty of infinitely repeating Starcraft 2 bunkers. -Boxer
mrproper
Profile Joined April 2010
Romania93 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-15 23:58:26
June 15 2010 23:49 GMT
#203
+ Show Spoiler +
Romanian sarcasm on

Ya dude, homeopathy totally works, I lost several friends, they overdosed on their homeopathic medication when they stopped taking it.

The doctors said that the diluted solution they still had in their body was getting way too diluted (thus stronger) as no new pills were ingested. So they died because of the powerful therapeutic effects the medication has.

WARNING: NEVER STOP TAKING YOUR HOMEOPATHIC MEDICATION, YOU WILL DIE!!!
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Romanian sarcasm off


Well, the only problem I see, is that you will spend your money on expensive medicine (50-2000% extra per suggested dose) for the rest of your life, when instead you could buy cheaper and better medication. Some people consider paying more for less, a virtue, something that they can be proud of, so much, that the more you spend for the less you get, makes the item you spend it on, so much more important, truthful and useful.
tellthenightcomes
Profile Joined April 2008
Canada66 Posts
June 15 2010 23:55 GMT
#204
I have tried homeopathy with very little results if any at all. I have also tried chinese medicine which has worked. I take things for insomnia and also things for inflammation and have found good results with little to no side effects. I have tired mainstream medicine and found ok results with lots of side effect which is not worth it.
Lefnui
Profile Joined November 2008
United States753 Posts
June 16 2010 00:00 GMT
#205
On June 16 2010 08:37 Meta wrote:
Any medicine that claims caffine will induce sleeping has got to be bullshit on principal.

I also like how snake venom is used for stiffness. lol
Destro
Profile Joined September 2009
Netherlands1206 Posts
June 16 2010 00:07 GMT
#206
i like how the google ads for this thread are for homeopathic medicine with guaranteed results!
bring back weapon of choice for hots!
Lexpar
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
1813 Posts
June 16 2010 00:12 GMT
#207
On June 16 2010 01:28 APurpleCow wrote:


Show them this? James Randi explaining why Homeopathy is BS.


Whoa thanks for that! Dr. Light really breaks it down into simple, understandable terms.
pyr0ma5ta
Profile Joined May 2010
United States458 Posts
June 16 2010 00:28 GMT
#208
If you believe in homeopathy, you deserve to die from whatever it is you've dying from. This goes for Jehova's Witnesses' who believe in the lack of treatment as well.

I'm sorry, but saving stupid people is tantamount to deliberately weakening the human gene pool. I have no patience for people who let their faith or beliefs get in the way of life-saving treatments.

User was banned for this post.
"I made you a zergling, but I eated it." - Defiler
Djzapz
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada10681 Posts
June 16 2010 00:32 GMT
#209
On June 16 2010 08:55 tellthenightcomes wrote:
I have tried homeopathy with very little results if any at all. I have also tried chinese medicine which has worked. I take things for insomnia and also things for inflammation and have found good results with little to no side effects. I have tired mainstream medicine and found ok results with lots of side effect which is not worth it.

Until you have something even moderately serious.
"My incompetence with power tools had been increasing exponentially over the course of 20 years spent inhaling experimental oven cleaners"
Lefnui
Profile Joined November 2008
United States753 Posts
June 16 2010 00:34 GMT
#210
On June 16 2010 09:07 Destro wrote:
i like how the google ads for this thread are for homeopathic medicine with guaranteed results!

And it's an ADHD remedy. Probably diluted crack.
Sadir
Profile Blog Joined December 2005
Vatican City State1176 Posts
June 16 2010 00:43 GMT
#211
On June 16 2010 09:28 pyr0ma5ta wrote:
If you believe in homeopathy, you deserve to die from whatever it is you've dying from. This goes for Jehova's Witnesses' who believe in the lack of treatment as well.

I'm sorry, but saving stupid people is tantamount to deliberately weakening the human gene pool. I have no patience for people who let their faith or beliefs get in the way of life-saving treatments.


I believe in homeopathy, so I deserve to die?
I don't think so

I take it for not so serious things, where conventional medicine fails to help me
for me and my sister it worked most of the time, so I don't give a shit it's only the placebo effect or whatever - it helps so its good

I actually had to make a little report for my english classe at university
I did a little research on the topic and scientifically speaking you have to say that it seems to be more of a hocus-pocus, then on the other hand, it's effect are so impressive and really astonishing that you don't know what to say O_o

I personlly wouldn't trust it when it's a serious sickness, but on the other hand, why shouldn't I try it for not so serious things?
seppolevne
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Canada1681 Posts
June 16 2010 00:48 GMT
#212
On June 16 2010 09:43 Sadir wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 16 2010 09:28 pyr0ma5ta wrote:
If you believe in homeopathy, you deserve to die from whatever it is you've dying from. This goes for Jehova's Witnesses' who believe in the lack of treatment as well.

I'm sorry, but saving stupid people is tantamount to deliberately weakening the human gene pool. I have no patience for people who let their faith or beliefs get in the way of life-saving treatments.


I believe in homeopathy, so I deserve to die?
I don't think so

I take it for not so serious things, where conventional medicine fails to help me
for me and my sister it worked most of the time, so I don't give a shit it's only the placebo effect or whatever - it helps so its good

I actually had to make a little report for my english classe at university
I did a little research on the topic and scientifically speaking you have to say that it seems to be more of a hocus-pocus, then on the other hand, it's effect are so impressive and really astonishing that you don't know what to say O_o

I personlly wouldn't trust it when it's a serious sickness, but on the other hand, why shouldn't I try it for not so serious things?

Did you even read what he said?
from whatever it is you've dying from.

While it certainly isn't the most PC of thoughts, at least address it correctly.
And how does conventional medicine fail to help? At worst, it also has a placebo effect, making it equal to homeopathy. And what does "you have to say it's more of a hocus pocus" even mean? The results of homeopathy are NOT impressive, they are NOT astonishing, and you would be a fool and a liar to say so.
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pyr0ma5ta
Profile Joined May 2010
United States458 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-16 01:02:19
June 16 2010 00:59 GMT
#213
On June 16 2010 09:43 Sadir wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 16 2010 09:28 pyr0ma5ta wrote:
If you believe in homeopathy, you deserve to die from whatever it is you've dying from. This goes for Jehova's Witnesses' who believe in the lack of treatment as well.

I'm sorry, but saving stupid people is tantamount to deliberately weakening the human gene pool. I have no patience for people who let their faith or beliefs get in the way of life-saving treatments.


I believe in homeopathy, so I deserve to die?
I don't think so

I take it for not so serious things, where conventional medicine fails to help me
for me and my sister it worked most of the time, so I don't give a shit it's only the placebo effect or whatever - it helps so its good

I actually had to make a little report for my english classe at university
I did a little research on the topic and scientifically speaking you have to say that it seems to be more of a hocus-pocus, then on the other hand, it's effect are so impressive and really astonishing that you don't know what to say O_o

I personlly wouldn't trust it when it's a serious sickness, but on the other hand, why shouldn't I try it for not so serious things?


Yes, you do deserve to die. If you think it's doing something for you, then you're simply fooling yourself. There is to some extent a mind-over-matter factor (otherwise known as placebo effect), but any "doctor" can prescribe you tap water for that. If you want that, why don't you start sending me money and I can start sending you water medicine in Aquafina bottles. I'll PM you my paypal.

If you just use it for non-serious stuff, then just remember the old adage: "a fool and his money are soon parted." If you use it for serious stuff, then yes, you do deserve to die.
"I made you a zergling, but I eated it." - Defiler
Twisted
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Netherlands13554 Posts
June 16 2010 01:15 GMT
#214
On June 16 2010 07:59 Lefnui wrote:
How have I been trolling? What are you talking about?

You've avoided the question twice now so I'll repeat it:

Do you believe that diluting something makes it stronger?



I think I have stated like 4 times in this topic that I don't. What more do you want. I'm done with this topic though. Just a bunch of people screaming IT'S DRINKING WATER without having an open mind about it.
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Ichabod
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1659 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-16 01:27:19
June 16 2010 01:19 GMT
#215
Homeopathy is designed on the concept of vaccines (getting a few bacterial cells so your body can make antibodies if infected by the bacteria.)

The dilution strength stuff is complete BS, but that isn't reason to condemn the field as a whole.
PanN
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States2828 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-06-16 01:27:55
June 16 2010 01:20 GMT
#216
On June 16 2010 05:42 snowbird wrote:
It works. My mother is an alternative practioner (chinese medicine, acupuncture, homepathy, etc.) and she's helped a lot of people who were almost beyond repair due to being a chemical waste dump thanks to "scientific medicine".

Scientific medicine = let's treat the symptoms, people will see results and think it helps (plus we can make $$$ because ppl keep coming back).

Chinese medicine = let's treat the cause, there may be no immediate visible effect, but it will actually cure the disease.

Edit:
Personally I don't let my mother treat me because I'm just too lazy and rather take some pill and be done with it. Homeopathic treatment is more than just taking some pill, it usually involves more involvement (diet change, change of habits / sleeping pattern), because it takes a look at the whole body system and not just one symptom.





No it doesn't work, you're lying.

On top of this, you're mother is a scam artist and gives people false hope, when in reality shes doing nothing but raking in cash while people still remain sick. You should be ashamed, not proud.

I also laugh at how you put scientific medicine in quotes, as if it isn't relevant, or real. How can you possibly ignore all the information proving it is false? Because you've "seen" it work? No, what you saw was a placebo effect, because your mother takes advantage of stupid people.

Also, you say real homeopathy medicine includes diet change, habit change, and sleeping pattern change. Well genius, did you know eating healthier, having healthier habits, and getting more sleep means you're HEALTHIER?!

"Scientific medicine = let's treat the symptoms, people will see results and think it helps (plus we can make $$$ because ppl keep coming back)."

Uh, people see results and think it works? How about results mean it IS working. Biggest fuckin face palm ever.

"Chinese medicine = let's treat the cause, there may be no immediate visible effect, but it will actually cure the disease."

No it won't, because it doesn't work. Also, if I'm taking medicine, and I notice it's not helping, I should probably change medicines.

You're a disgrace honestly, promoting this shit isn't just ignorant, it's CRUEL. How dare your mother give false treatments to people with the hope for cures.

--

Also, you still haven't stated which diseases she supposedly cures.

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EndlessRain
Profile Joined July 2009
140 Posts
June 16 2010 01:24 GMT
#217
Homeopathic medicine, what a joke. I pity the fools who are gullible/ignorant/stupid enough to buy into this garbage.

Also, a lot of people here seem to be confusing naturopathic medicine with homeopathic.
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Hidden_MotiveS
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada2562 Posts
June 16 2010 01:52 GMT
#218
You can mention it to your parents and about a year later they may act like they thought of it.
Twisted
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Netherlands13554 Posts
June 16 2010 01:53 GMT
#219
Topic sucks now.
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Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27180 Posts
June 16 2010 06:41 GMT
#220
A lot of doctors in this thread apparently.
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