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eShirl

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7. My problem is when stores mix them on the shelves with regular OTC remedies and herbs.

Reply to TheBlackAdder (Reply #5)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 03:11 PM

Aug 2013

Homeopathic stuff should be available to anyone who wants it, just don't trick me into buying it thinking it's a regular OTC remedy. (Yes, I know, read the entire label including the fine print before I buy something new.)

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Lots of people rely on homeopathy. Can they all be wrong? Yes [View all] Saviolo Aug 2013 OP

Its the only snake oil that completely stops my gall bladder attacks when they happen. boomer55 Aug 2013 #1

Is it an herbal remedy Saviolo Aug 2013 #2

its the ones in the blue tubes...little round white pills. boomer55 Aug 2013 #3

From the article: Saviolo Aug 2013 #4

Some work, some don't. Just like the Big PhRMA medicines. TheBlackAdder Aug 2013 #5

Nothing wrong with herbal remedies Saviolo Aug 2013 #6

My problem is when stores mix them on the shelves with regular OTC remedies and herbs. eShirl Aug 2013 #7

This OpEd piece relies far more on opinion than fact. Big Blue Marble Aug 2013 #8

Fact or faith? Saviolo Aug 2013 #10

Your response does not speak to the bias of the writer or your own. Big Blue Marble Aug 2013 #12

I'm not a fan of big pharma Saviolo Aug 2013 #13

Did you read the links? Big Blue Marble Aug 2013 #14

Taking my time Saviolo Aug 2013 #15

Have you ever actually met or worked with a homeopathic physician? Big Blue Marble Aug 2013 #16

I've known several, in fact Saviolo Aug 2013 #17

Unlike the herbs & vitamin crowd, they get to take their "remedies" in hospital Warpy Aug 2013 #9

Fantastic Saviolo Aug 2013 #11

Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind SheilaT Aug 2013 #18

Yes Indeed. CanSocDem Aug 2013 #19