Homeopathy - thoughts??

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Beneficial? Worth the money? Let me know of any good/bad experiences please

Agree about the washing hands lots. And if you really want something "alternative" try probiotics - there is actual scientific evidence to point to this actually helping immunity.

I wouldn't say I'm a clean freak. I just mean basic hygiene - hand washing, clean surfaces etc

Placebo effect can be very powerful but doesn't work in babies and animals. Homeopathy as such doesn't (can't) work, but can inspire a placebo response, as can pretty much anything really.

Placebo effect can be very powerful but doesn't work in babies and animals.

Yes it does.

My mum trained as a homeopath, my grandmother was one too. After a childhood of being constantly given it I’d like to confirm it did fuck all but made them feel pleased with their pseudo medicine.

If you look into the production of a homeopathic remedy is laughable...

“The preparations are manufactured using a process of homeopathic dilution, in which a chosen substance is repeatedly diluted in alcohol or distilled water, each time with the containing vessel being struck against an elastic material, commonly a leather-bound book.[9] Dilution typically continues well past the point where individual doses would not contain molecules of the original substance.[10]”. Just a quick wiki extract but that’s the basics.

They’re well meaning charleton’s op, save your money and know that the sickness phase passes. It is good for small children to be sick, because it does help them build immunity.

I thought it had to be struck 10 times against a horsehair saddle.

I’d also read a leather belt @Boobiliboobiliboo

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As an adult I take some homeopathic remedies. Work for me.
Don't know how.

If you want to know how homeopathy works this is a good website.

As an adult I take some homeopathic remedies. Work for me.
Don't know how.

What a wonderfully informative answer.

“My car runs on some sort of fuel. Works for me. Don’t know how.”

Except that can be easily explained, unlike the homeopathy claim. Perhaps it works better the more gullible you are?

There’s a strong evidence base that homeopathy is quackery. At best placebo.
Sadly, I watched a child of four die about thirty years ago because the parents were against conventional medicine and pro homeopathy and natural medicine. He was given gold, over a long period of time, and presented with severe bone marrow depression, pneumonia and a horrendous skin problems.
I would advise to avoid it at all costs. It’s bunkum, at best. Children get bugs. Sometimes they get one bug after the other and it feels never ending. That doesn’t mean they have a weak immune system. It doesn’t mean they need anything but a tissue, Calpol if they feel unwel l and good hand hygiene.

It’s nonsense, but the placebo effect is powerful. Arnica globuli for minor bumps - child is better immediately. A Peppa Pig plaster has the same immediate healing effect.

As mentioned above, pre and probiotics are something worth looking into.