Why is homeopathy so popular?

The Halk · 3 Apr 2012 at 20:23

shadesofgrey said:
Arnica cream has nothing to do with homeopathy. It's herbalism.

The reasons why arnica helps to heal bruises is the active compounds in the arnica.

Again, not homeopathy but herbalism.
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Did you even bother to read the link? No? Didn't think so.

[FnG]magnolia · 3 Apr 2012 at 20:27

shadesofgrey in DIDN'T READ A SINGLE THING BUT HERE'S MY OPINION ANWAY! shocker.

More news at 11. Back to you, Ted.

Hatter The Mad · 4 Apr 2012 at 01:37

Why is homosexuality so popular

Threepwood · 4 Apr 2012 at 01:59

The Halk said:
Did you even bother to read the link? No? Didn't think so.

Yes, the link to homeopathic arnica use? Care to elaborate on what that has to do with the cream that the person you were calling a moron uses?

I can assure you... it has nothing to do with homeopathy. You are getting the two [homeopathy and herbablism] mixed up.

I guess that is why the wikki arnica page has separate parts for the medicinal useage and homeopathic uses...

Edit:

Mags: Keep on whining dude.

bam0 · 4 Apr 2012 at 08:14

shadesofgrey said:
Yes, the link to homeopathic arnica use? Care to elaborate on what that has to do with the cream that the person you were calling a moron uses?

I can assure you... it has nothing to do with homeopathy. You are getting the two [homeopathy and herbablism] mixed up.

I guess that is why the wikki arnica page has separate parts for the medicinal useage and homeopathic uses...

You have some scientific evidence for the efficacy of Arnica? Doesn't seem like there's any out there.

AshenShugar1873 · 4 Apr 2012 at 09:43

Just a follow up on my earlier post about Homeopathy being down to the placebo effect of a compassionate medical professional with more time to devote to the patient.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2012/apr/03/homeopathy-why-i-changed-my-mind?INTCMP=SRCH

Angilion · 4 Apr 2012 at 14:43

ringo747 said:
I know a number of GPs who are also practice in homeopathetic stuff. I wouldn't necessarily call these people stupid - they obviously aren't.

Me, I don't know anything about it.

It's pretty simple:

1) Take something that has at best hardly any beneficial effect in any dose.
2) Dilute it to such an extent that none of it is left.
3) Profit.

No, I am not joking. Homeopathic "treatments" are water or inert filler. If you're lucky. If you're unlucky, they're toxic.

They might have some benefit effect as a placebo. As will water or inert filler.

aardvark · 4 Apr 2012 at 14:45

ringo747 said:
I know a number of GPs who are also practice in homeopathetic stuff. I wouldn't necessarily call these people stupid - they obviously aren't.

they obviously are.

crinkleshoes · 4 Apr 2012 at 14:52

There are a scary number of stupid people out there... simples.

When you think you find someone of "average" intelligence... remember... half the population is even more stupid than them!

steve-h · 4 Apr 2012 at 14:57

aardvark said:
they obviously are seeing £ signs.

fixed

Sankari · 4 Apr 2012 at 14:59

Hmm, where is Dolph? He's usually quick to jump on these threads and start defending the merits of moon juice.

Elixir · 4 Apr 2012 at 15:17

The Halk said:
Did you even bother to read the link? No? Didn't think so.

You linked to the section of wikipedia talking about homeopathic preparations. That does not mean all preparations are homeopathic. I have no idea about the effectiveness of the cream, but it is certainly not homeopathy which follow strict rules of preparation.