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In reply to the discussion: Homeopathy Again Strikes Out In Style (Dr. Oz) [View all]MattBaggins
(7,894 posts)65. You need to use google with a critical mind
There maybe many people out there on the outskirts of ethics that believe there is a "debate" or a "controversy", but no legitimate research institute or organization would allow a study that did not inform a participant that they might be receiving the placebo.
You are just plain wrong and if you believe it is OK to lie to people, you are also, I'm sorry to say, unethical.
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As a general rule of thumb, anyone with a 'show' or an 'infomercial' should be discounted.
randome
Feb 2013
#11
It is dilution. The particles of (whatever) get farther and farther apart and fewer and fewer.
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#20
Oh wow, so if I want to create graphene, I can just dilute some pencil lead in water.
EOTE
Feb 2013
#28
Nevah hoid of Dr. Oz, but I do know that the best medicine comes from Republican owned corporations.
Dr Fate
Feb 2013
#40