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In reply to the discussion: Cuba promotes homeopathy as effective 'weapon' against the coronavirus [View all]OnlinePoker
(5,726 posts)10. Show me peer reviewed scientific research proving this.
It is pseudoscientific claptrap.
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Cuba promotes homeopathy as effective 'weapon' against the coronavirus [View all]
Jose Garcia
Apr 2020
OP
So why is it all and I do mean ALL scientific studies of homeopathy turn out to be woo?
Archae
Apr 2020
#20
There is actually a government organization that was created to study crap like this
Coleman
Apr 2020
#64
Homeopathy is fake medicine with no scientific validity whatsoever.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2020
#76
It is in in the same category as miricle recoveries that have nothing to due with it effectiveness.
olegramps
Apr 2020
#87
I don't necessarily consider homeopathics to be preventative but I do consider them to be
in2herbs
Apr 2020
#2
Did you get a chance to read about this? 1/3 of peer reviewed results can't be replicated.
JudyM
Apr 2020
#77
I'm not an advocate for homeopathy. I feel that too many ascribe "truth" to western medicine when
JudyM
Apr 2020
#86
Fair point :) But if the studies aren't done, there's never enough data so they're besmirched.
JudyM
Apr 2020
#75
Watched a PBS special on Saturday about Cuba's medical society. The topic discussed
in2herbs
Apr 2020
#46
I watched this episode. It was fascinating. They threw out the first chapter in cancer research...
kysrsoze
Apr 2020
#68
Let's not forget The Placebo Effect: If a patient or recipient of treatment believes that what they
abqtommy
Apr 2020
#5
Certainly there are truly beneficial homeopathic treatments but my op concerning The Placebo
abqtommy
Apr 2020
#26
I could say the same thing in the opposite. If they have success what's it to you!?
Thekaspervote
Apr 2020
#11
Your source, the Herald, has pandered to the right-wing reactionary element of the Cuban community
Judi Lynn
Apr 2020
#34
One of so many:Cuba's extraordinary global medical record shames the US blockade
Judi Lynn
Apr 2020
#37
Homeopathy is bullshit quackery. It's outrageously priced water which does literally nothing
NYC Liberal
Apr 2020
#42
The only thing a homeopathic 'solution' might be able to prevent is dehydration. n/t
Captain Stern
Apr 2020
#47
Homeopathy is a choice. Just like abortion is a choice. DU is supposedly progressive site.
in2herbs
Apr 2020
#49
So if I choose to go with evidence, and reject what has been shown to be bullshit...
Archae
Apr 2020
#54
Don't count this out until studies are done. This week's NOVA episode was on Cuba's cancer efforts
kysrsoze
Apr 2020
#67
I think you misinterpreted me. I'm saying NOT to count this potential treatment out until
kysrsoze
Apr 2020
#102
In Communist-run Cuba, the private sector helps the needy as coronavirus spreads
Judi Lynn
Apr 2020
#89
Covid-19: Cuba Deserves Relief From US Sanctions Humanitarian deterrence of the virus, not Cold War-
Judi Lynn
Apr 2020
#93
It's what their Republican Congressional whores would want! Cha-ching. Thank you! ❤️️
Judi Lynn
Apr 2020
#100
Whenever I smash a finger, toe or other bodily appendage I reach for Rescue Remedy. It has arnica
in2herbs
Apr 2020
#103
If big bidness can't completely control it and make monstrous profit, everyone must ignore it.
Judi Lynn
Apr 2020
#105