Comments on: Homeopathy: A Bunch of Crap http://frangibility.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/homeopathy-a-bunch-of-crap/ "... what's broken can always be fixed, what's fixed will always be broken..." Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:50:34 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: frangibility http://frangibility.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/homeopathy-a-bunch-of-crap/#comment-60 frangibility Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:13:37 +0000 http://frangibility.wordpress.com/?p=216#comment-60 Hey C-Unit, Thanks for your careful reading... I've added an edit to clarify the issue. In brief, not all naturopaths endorse homeopathy, but I know that the one who led to the present discussion is one of them. As a result of their diversity of practitioners who self-describe as naturopaths, it is far more difficult to make blanket statements (e.g. "you are a charlatan and a cad") about them than homeopaths, given that some naturopaths restrict themselves to herbal remedies and dietary advice - both of which have the potential to be effective. It is only when they start dallying with non-evidence-based modalities that I have a problem with them. Hey C-Unit,

Thanks for your careful reading… I’ve added an edit to clarify the issue.

In brief, not all naturopaths endorse homeopathy, but I know that the one who led to the present discussion is one of them.

As a result of their diversity of practitioners who self-describe as naturopaths, it is far more difficult to make blanket statements (e.g. “you are a charlatan and a cad”) about them than homeopaths, given that some naturopaths restrict themselves to herbal remedies and dietary advice – both of which have the potential to be effective. It is only when they start dallying with non-evidence-based modalities that I have a problem with them.

]]> By: Cuntz http://frangibility.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/homeopathy-a-bunch-of-crap/#comment-56 Cuntz Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:03:28 +0000 http://frangibility.wordpress.com/?p=216#comment-56 You mention naturopathy in the same light as homeopathy: "I’d have a hard time meeting one of my brother’s friends (who is a naturopath) without getting into my issues with her profession." You accuse her of either being "deluded or actively lying to people" because homeopathy is pseudo-science bullshit, but do naturopaths practice homeopathy? If not, then what is the problem with naturopaths? If yes, then how are naturopaths different from homeopaths and are they different enough to not be rejected outright as charlatans. You mention naturopathy in the same light as homeopathy: “I’d have a hard time meeting one of my brother’s friends (who is a naturopath) without getting into my issues with her profession.” You accuse her of either being “deluded or actively lying to people” because homeopathy is pseudo-science bullshit, but do naturopaths practice homeopathy? If not, then what is the problem with naturopaths? If yes, then how are naturopaths different from homeopaths and are they different enough to not be rejected outright as charlatans.

]]> By: reberk http://frangibility.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/homeopathy-a-bunch-of-crap/#comment-55 reberk Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:29:59 +0000 http://frangibility.wordpress.com/?p=216#comment-55 Very rational, as always. Knowing nothing about homeopathy whatsoever, your post was quite an enjoyable read. You have a way of bringing to light the absolutely ridiculous notions inherent in shabby belief systems. This just reinforces how much I appreciate your perspective. Critical, but very educated in your critique. Very rational, as always.
Knowing nothing about homeopathy whatsoever, your post was quite an enjoyable read. You have a way of bringing to light the absolutely ridiculous notions inherent in shabby belief systems.
This just reinforces how much I appreciate your perspective. Critical, but very educated in your critique.

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