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Warpy

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9. Unlike the herbs & vitamin crowd, they get to take their "remedies" in hospital

Reply to Saviolo (Original post)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 04:37 PM

Aug 2013

Docs know they're paying exorbitant prices for water, but that placebo effect is real and they'll take it, especially when there is absolutely no chance the stuff will react to any other drug they need to be on.

I'd advise the video, you miss most of the venomous sarcasm in reading the words.

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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