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Homeopathy

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flyingcloud · 14/12/2011 14:11

So, I was always a believer, always carried arnica pills around as well as Rescue Remedy. I can't say I had a firm conviction, but did it because so many people swore by it.

Incl MIL who is a nurse and her sister who is a pharmacist. Any sign of a illness, pain or minor complaint and they recommend a homeopathic treatment.

Until I read a thread on here a while ago debunking most of the myths of homeopathy. I did some googling and found that actually, there is very little proof that it works.

So, who is right? If two health care professionals are convinced of its effectiveness maybe Google was wrong?

I don't want to start a fight here, but am genuinely curious how something with so little scientific proof of effectiveness has come into widespread use.

That's not to say that I don't believe in the placebo effect and I know that DD thinks she feels much better if I give her an arnica pill or two if she has a bump (but that's just the sugar, right?)

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moondog · 16/12/2011 20:54

Go on Ahrl, let's have some recommendations!
I'd love to check out some of the sites you like.

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