The serious topic for this week is Herbal/Natural/Alternative Medicine; examples of this are homeopathy, aromatherapy, chiropractic, reiki, acupuncture, etc…

This issue affects everyone’s life, whether you are aware of it or not. There is a lot of crap surrounding this issue and it can be very harmful.

 

- Have you, or anyone you know, ever used alternative medicine? How did it affect you?

- Do you believe in any alternative medical claims?

- What is the most harmful alternative medical claim you have come across

 

 

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Did you know that the UK just recently accepted a law that would almost outlaw alternative medicine? It forces every company to list the ingredients (every last one) on any product they sell. That costs a lot, and most small businesses can't afford that. And the US is thinking of passing it too!:veryangry2: It's really shitty.

Did you know that the UK just recently accepted a law that would almost outlaw alternative medicine? It forces every company to list the ingredients (every last one) on any product they sell. That costs a lot, and most small businesses can't afford that. And the US is thinking of passing it too!:veryangry2: It's really shitty.

 

that's amazing, stupid alternative medicine should be banned (or atleast monitered very closely)

Wait I'm confused. Are you saying that alternative medicine's good or bad?

 

:confused:

I think homeopathy is a big farce.

 

The other alternatives you mentioned might have some curative and alleviating effects for certain conditions though.

Wait I'm confused. Are you saying that alternative medicine's good or bad?

 

:confused:

 

I think it's bad, what are you saying :\

I think homeopathy is a big farce.

 

The other alternatives you mentioned might have some curative and alleviating effects for certain conditions though.

 

yes homeopathy is crap, and all the other things I mentioned are crap as well, I can tell you why if you give a specific example.

acupuncture scares me :sick:

I think it's bad, what are you saying :\

 

Now I'm even more confused. Is what I said bad, or is alternative medicine? :inquisitive::thinking::P

stop confusing me Sara :angry:

YOU JUST CONFUSED ME WORSE!

 

 

 

ok, I'm trying to say this:

 

 

what is your opinion of alternative medicine?

Now I'm even more confused. Is what I said bad, or is alternative medicine? :inquisitive::thinking::P

 

:lol: you guys

i think she said alt. medicine is bad and she wanted to know what your opinion was

 

WAIT OR AM I CONFUSED TOO!?:stunned:

I think Alternative Medicine is Bullshit!

 

What is your opinion about Alternative Medicine?

Aashka, help us! :wideeyed:

:lol: you guys

i think she said alt. medicine is bad and she wanted to know what your opinion was

 

WAIT OR AM I CONFUSED TOO!?:stunned:

 

finally someone who gets it :D

finally someone who gets it :D

 

:blush:aww aashka :kiss:

awww person whose name I don't know :kiss:

 

(what is your name?)

awww person whose name I don't know :kiss:

 

(what is your name?)

:lol:we've talked before for like..2 minutes! :awesome:

I'm Amy its nice to officially meet you and Sara!!

Hi Amy :hug:

Hi Aashka :hug: I love your totally indian name :awesome:

Thanks :)

How did you know it was Indian?

I think homeopathy is a big farce.

 

The other alternatives you mentioned might have some curative and alleviating effects for certain conditions though.

Well, I don't believe in it either, but it seems to work on babies and animals, so maybe it's not all about the placebo effect :shrug:

Anyway, I'm not trusting alternative medicines unless there's a scientific proof.

Did you know that the UK just recently accepted a law that would almost outlaw alternative medicine? It forces every company to list the ingredients (every last one) on any product they sell. That costs a lot, and most small businesses can't afford that. And the US is thinking of passing it too!:veryangry2: It's really shitty.

 

I think everyone should have to list their ingredients. Why can small businesses not afford to do that? Surely they should be aware of what they are selling. As soon as these things aren't watched closely, you open doors for things like this to happen: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Chinese_milk_scandal

Homeopathy is a total scam. Every bottle of the "medicine" contains 100% water. End of story. I think there are naturally occuring medicines though, for instance honey, which I take regularly to maintain good health.