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In reply to the discussion: Do you use Homeopathic "remedies"? Do you understand just what it is you are taking? [View all]JanMichael
(24,885 posts)113. You are aware as a Feline Veterinarian that the term "medical advice"
is a grey area as defined by law, correct? The OP wasn't discussing "merits," s/he was implying knowledge of OTC eye drops. Perhaps you should be more concerned with their degrees, or area of expertise.
I AM aware of how you FEEL about homeopathy where animal husbandry is concerned; however there are veterinarians with the same degree that you have, the same science undergrad who feel differently. We choose to not use these products, however, if others do....unless it is one of your feline patients, it is frankly none of your business.
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Do you use Homeopathic "remedies"? Do you understand just what it is you are taking? [View all]
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
OP
umm. a belief in god defies reality. but I still respect people who believe in god.
robinlynne
Feb 2013
#302
That's not true, as far as I know. Modern medicine is derived from homemade plant medications
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#305
I've been studying the history of homeopathy in America - it's actually rather fascinating
derby378
Feb 2013
#5
It is quite fascinating. And the way people have been duped into believing it works is not unlike
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#13
I would feel differently about an extract of AM, but any Homeopathic version is cause for alarm.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#20
He knows that. Most would recognize ridiculous comments like that for what they are.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#105
You would rather drop a chemical in your eye than drop a chemical in your eye?
MattBaggins
Feb 2013
#26
I agree, but don't you think people are implying a slightly different meaning?
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#102
To be fair, in a homeopathic application, there would be no chemicals at all.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#52
It also rots pipes and fish make love in it. That's why I won't drink it or put it in my eyes.
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2013
#316
It can be scary when one of your family members choses homeopathic over traditional medicine
liberal_at_heart
Feb 2013
#43
I don't care how people spend their money. I do care that ignorant people are being scammed.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#309
I think we should realize the same is true of baptism (and holy water if catholic)
Dragonfli
Feb 2013
#292
No, I use herbs and nutrition. I went to a homeopath once, when I was like 22, and
Zorra
Feb 2013
#27
So to keep things interesting (since some posters don't want you to talk about this)...
randome
Feb 2013
#50
Capsasin/Cayenne pep. diluted with cold cream for the feets. Apply 3X in 1 hour with socks. ahhhhh.
lonestarnot
Feb 2013
#55
Yes. 1 teaspoon red pep to 1 small jar ponds cold cream (not the big un.) :)
lonestarnot
Feb 2013
#60
If you mix up some crap yourself and you can't by it, it's homeopathic by my definition and you
lonestarnot
Feb 2013
#75
Maybe a less controversial word for what you prepared would be "home remedy", not homeopathic?
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#121
WTF, indeed, you are arguing because you cannot be bothered to learn what homeopathy means....?
xocet
Feb 2013
#235
You probably won't want to sell cars for a living then. What? I have to look up homeopathic to
lonestarnot
Feb 2013
#282
My problem isn't with you, or with people who buy & use homeo products knowing what they're buying.
eShirl
Feb 2013
#284
I did and I dilute red pepper with cold cream. I don't call myself walgreens. So there is an
lonestarnot
Feb 2013
#295
You apparently prefer being annoyed. Have at it pal. I can help you if you like. Snort
lonestarnot
Feb 2013
#314
You do know that in a 30C potency, there's not a single molecule left in the solution?...
SidDithers
Feb 2013
#96
Wow. While ignoring the basic laws of mathematics, you accuse others of being ignorant.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#103
"If you have never tried homeopathy, why put it down so vehemently." Because it is bunk bullshit.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#110
They are sold at Whole Foods by people with dreadlocks and Che Guevara t-shirts
Dreamer Tatum
Feb 2013
#97
Latte sipping arugula munchers demanding abortions on their way to a save the whales pot rally!
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2013
#134
"What is harmful is when people forgo actual medical treatments and use homeopathy instead"
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#124
Is it illegal to mislabel a product or lie to consumers about what a product does?
MattBaggins
Feb 2013
#127
I would assume there has to be some disclaimer on the packaging about how the claims are not tested.
DanTex
Feb 2013
#147
Because it turns the ignorant away from real medicine, and in the end, that harms us all.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#148
That's the whole point. It's essentially faith healing, marketed as herbal remedies.
eShirl
Feb 2013
#151
As long as people KNOW what they're buying (a "worthless gadget" or "voodoo") fine.
eShirl
Feb 2013
#259
Homeopathic medicine is energy medicine. Most Americans don't understand that...it is clear here.
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#138
I thought I was corresponding withan intelligent being. My bad. Are you for Fu## real?
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#274
I asked you for your opinion on the virus and said nothing about homosexuality.
MattBaggins
Feb 2013
#275
AIDS and Iatrogenic death statistics??? This is not about some guy's junk. Get a life, Dude.
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#277
I'm a huge believer in naturopathy or herbology, but homeopathy is 100% BS n/t
librechik
Feb 2013
#144
Reminds me of the days when doctors who washed their hands were considered Quacks.
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#175
You make good points, but when it comes to homeopathy, I think the verdict is in.
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#178
I respect your opinion, but it flies in the face of mine and many other's experience.
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#193
Just depends on who you choose to read. All the Medical Associations are trying to get rid of it.
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#220
First an idea is laughed at, then it is studied, then it is accepted as truth
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#225
Hylands remedy for colic costs a couple of bucks. Get off your hysteria and ask a parent with a new
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#266
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright Brothers...
SidDithers
Feb 2013
#261
Iatrogenic Deaths are Rampant...but I don't knock or mock Modern Medicine.It's just not all there is
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#179
For someone who thinks that time on DU and knowing the admins lends credibility
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#200
All these dire warnings about the danger of homeopathy ...these are figures of the dangers of
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#195
Education, yes. I don't know about safer...it's worked for me and mine for decades.
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#270
The statistics are of iatrogenic deaths...conditions the patient did not have when they began
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#231
That's OK...I don't take it personally. I've had this conversation many times. Mostly friends and
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#250
By definition...the people didn't have the condition they died with BEFORE entering the medical
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#241
Don't argue with me...it's statistics. It's your own folks reporting this. Not the "wackos".
libdem4life
Feb 2013
#269
Holy crap. Off topic, but I begin to see how some people get such high post counts....
Thor_MN
Feb 2013
#285
Not really off topic. It is the fact that companies prey on the ignorant, and keeping them ignorant
cleanhippie
Feb 2013
#290
Haven't seen this mentioned in this thread but James Randi and others "overdosed"...
SwissTony
Feb 2013
#307