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Homeopathy: from skeptic to activist

I am a believer in logic and reasoning. I believe in things that can be scientifically tested and proven by independent non-biased parties. Things, in short, most unlike homeopathy.

Homeopathy is an alternative "remedy" system from the 18th century based on the bizarre conjecture that to dilute something to virtually nothing will increase its effectiveness. It relies on such nonsense as water having a "memory" so that it can "remember" what has been added to it even after it has been diluted so many times that it can no longer have any trace of the intentional ingredient.

Until recently, if you mentioned homeopathy to me, my mind would have conjured up an image of a dusty old shop with small windows in lonely back street. I certainly did not imagine that homeopathy was on sale bright and cheerful in every high street in the country!

Homeopathy for sale at Boots

Thanks to the 10:23 campaign i have learnt a lot more about homeopathy. This saturday, 30th january, at 10:23 hundreds of demonstrators will "overdose" on homeopathy remedies outside branches of Boots across England. This is in order to show that homeopathy does not work, and to raise awareness of what it really is.

I hope that the demonstration will put pressure on Boots to stop selling this nonsense. Homeopathy is not something that a reputable chemist should be indulging in. Paul Bennett, the professional standards director at Boots has even admitted that there is no evidence that homeopathy works. Paul Bennett cites "consumer choice" as an appropriate reason to sell and profit from the little pills.

Interestingly enough, some homeopaths are in support of the 10:23 campaign. They say that homeopathy needs to treat the person as a whole, and is to be given with consultation of a "trained" homeopath! Either way, we're in agreement that this stuff should not be available over the counter on the high street!

If you want to add your support to the cause, whichever side you're on, go to www.1023.org.uk where you'll find plenty of resources and more information.

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Homeopathy is an effective treatment method but i don't know why the Medical doctors don't admit the importance of Homeopathy.

amishfurniture

If there’s one thing i dislike about the 10:23 campaign, it’s that it’s forcing people who know that homeopathy is all smoke and mirrors and fairy dust to side with annoyed people from pharmaceutical areas that believe they are profiteering any less than homeopathists.

Freda

Curing the root cause of the disease is the call of the homeopathic, although much sloe yet very affective way of curing diseases, I liked the post very much!

Machwan

I don't think homoeopathy is an effective treatment. I have tested it twice, but no successful results found. I think it is just a state of mind which pushes a person to think that "the small white balls he is taking is much effective than others without a side effect."

Machwan

I don't know much about homoeopathy, but seen lots & lots of people are using it. may be it gives some good results to them. I don't know whether it is the right therapy or not. But, i have no positive results as i have also tried it twice. So how to trust on it?.

12michael12

Once a homeopath finds the right treatment, patients can find relief. Because treatments are extremely individualized, clinical research in homeopathy is difficult

Thank you for this informative article

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12michael12

Once a homeopath finds the right treatment, patients can find relief. Because treatments are extremely individualized, clinical research in homeopathy is difficult.

Thank you for this informative article

Living With Crohns

That seems incredibly odd. I've heard the word "homeopathy" before, but I never realized it was actually in reference to a concept so ridiculous! People will believe in anything given a slick enough salesman, or presented with enough OTHER people who believe in it. I know very little about 10:23 but based on what I've read here I'm sure after I take a look at their site I'll wholeheartedly support the movement!

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panglimalaga

Thank you for this informative article, and for the very helpful tips. I really appreciate it!!
Best regards,

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I am with Aimee. We must make an effort to stop the selling of homeopathic "remedies" Its real danger comes from actually neglecting traditional medicines that works. I mean, you can argue that homeopathy has placebo, but so does traditional medicine.

I also used to joke that the only good thing about homeopathy is that it has no side-effects.

gaban

Well, aside from taking money from those who can least afford to pay, replacing effective medicine with ineffective medicine only makes no difference if there was never anything real to treat.

i like this

nada

i like your statement belwo

I am a believer in logic and reasoning. I believe in things that can be scientifically tested and proven by independent non-biased parties

i think a agree with you

aimee

Thank you. That statement is really important to me, and basically the reason that i am an atheist now, after being brought up as a Christian. Science can explain so many fascinating and exciting things without the need for magic or mystery ... or god.

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this healing technique is very popular in india

John Sturdy

Of course, if homeopathy worked, surely it would be an underdose that would be dangerous?

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Homeopathy works on the rule of dilute something to virtually nothing will increase its effectiveness. Most of the homeopaths are in the support of the 10:23 campaign. They are of the view that homeopathy needs to treat the person as a whole. The prescription which is needed to be followed must be by "trained" homeopath only. The article creates good awareness regarding the branch of medicine which is so effective in curing the ailment. Thanks for sharing so fruitful information.

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I have seen a lot of cases where homeopathy has been successful, even in my family....it has no side effects and brings about complete cure, though it will take time.

sarahharris818

My mother believes in homeopathy and it drives me a little nuts. I feel like it should be called hocus pocus. She takes all of these odd supplements and she has even tried to get me to go to appointments at her Dr. who charges an arm and a leg for all this weird medicine. But whatever, to each his own.

andrew112

The post is great , I Like it. Information is very usefull. I'll continue to follow your articles.

Freda

Homeopathy is a great source of healing, I would like to say very simple thing that homeopathic is the method of cure that treat the disease from the very root.

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10:23 needs more people talking about it

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Read today that the government want to scrap homeopathy funding through the NHS

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