Homeopathy 'biologically implausible'

Ok, so which homeopathic "cures" work? Informative link - At Best, the "Remedies" Are PlacebosHomeopathic products are made from minerals, botanical substances, and several other sources. If the original substance is soluble, one part is diluted with either nine or ninety-nine parts of distilled water and/or alcohol and shaken vigorously (succussed); if insoluble, it is finely ground and pulverized in similar proportions with powdered lactose (milk sugar). One part of the diluted medicine is then further diluted, and the process is repeated until the desired concentration is reached. Dilutions... [More]

I don't know what else to say except that I know it has worked on a range of ailments that I have had and that my son has had and that friends and relatives have had, so I couldn't care less what 'science' has to say on the subject. I find it strange that some people are so desperately anti-homeopathy without trying it themselves. I also find it strange that so many people are so scathing about placeboes .... if it WORKS(for some people), shouldn't we be celebrating the fact?

I don't know what else to say except that I know it has worked on a range of ailments that I have had and that my son has had and that friends and relatives have had, so I couldn't care less what 'science' has to say on the subject. I find it strange that some people are so desperately anti-homeopathy without trying it themselves. I also find it strange that so many people are so scathing about placeboes .... if it WORKS(for some people), shouldn't we be celebrating the fact? I don't think you understand what a placebo is. Should we celebrate sugar pills because they work for some people?The t... [More]

It's important to remember that regular medicine (like tylonal) both benefits from the placebo effect and has a real effect. Placebo doesn't cure anything, you trick yourself into feeling better, which can help you with certain problems, but more serious problems need to be treated by more than just magic water. For those who think it's just "Big Pharma" wanting you to buy meds... keep in mind not only are homeopathic medications usually fairly expensive, I've seen costs up to 30 dollars and more for what amounts to water or sugar pills (and bizarely includes remedies derived from light reflec... [More]

It's important to remember that regular medicine (like tylonal) both benefits from the placebo effect and has a real effect. Placebo doesn't cure anything, you trick yourself into feeling better, which can help you with certain problems, but more serious problems need to be treated by more than just magic water. For those who think it's just "Big Pharma" wanting you to buy meds... keep in mind not only are homeopathic medications usually fairly expensive, I've seen costs up to 30 dollars and more for what amounts to water or sugar pills (and bizarely includes remedies derived from light reflec... [More]

Think about what you've said there ......... isn't that wonderful? Isn't that amazing that millions of people can cure themselves with a 'sugar pill'? Sure. Placebo effect is real, but doesnt really cure anything. It covers it. Millions of kids believe in Santa.

Heavens! You didn't even read the post you've responded to . My point is: millions of people find that IT WORKS FOR THEM ...... so why would they stop using it because 'science' can't prove HOW it works? More people believed that bleeding worked than believe in homeopathy, that doesn't mean it worked.

I remember reading a book, and I'm sorry I don't recall the author or title, where scientists had done a study of homeopathy and found it to be (as I recall) more effective than a mere placebo effect, though the study left them scratching their heads because, as I believe has been pointed out, probably not even one molecule of the original (infusion?) remained. Just my two cents worth. And I give a respectful salute to Simbi Laveau.

I remember reading a book, and I'm sorry I don't recall the author or title, where scientists had done a study of homeopathy and found it to be (as I recall) more effective than a mere placebo effect, though the study left them scratching their heads because, as I believe has been pointed out, probably not even one molecule of the original (infusion?) remained. Just my two cents worth. And I give a respectful salute to Simbi Laveau. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc7mS4N2r3U Sorry, I had to.

I don't know what else to say except that I know it has worked on a range of ailments that I have had and that my son has had and that friends and relatives have had, so I couldn't care less what 'science' has to say on the subject. I find it strange that some people are so desperately anti-homeopathy without trying it themselves. I also find it strange that so many people are so scathing about placeboes .... if it WORKS(for some people), shouldn't we be celebrating the fact? Read up on Matthias Rath and then tell me we should be celebrating using sugar pills in place of researched, understood... [More]