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health1 year ago•5 min saved

"Debunking Homeopathy: Should it be NHS-Approved?"

Dr. Max Pemberton discusses the controversy surrounding the use of homeopathy in cancer treatment, expressing skepticism about its scientific basis but acknowledging the potential benefits of the placebo effect. He argues that while homeopathy may not have a genuine pharmacological effect, it can still help patients through the power of the mind. Pemberton suggests that homeopathic treatments should be available on the NHS, particularly for patients who do not respond well to conventional medicine. Additionally, he addresses the potential psychological impact of airport weigh-ins and discusses a Finnish study on antidepressant use following relationship break-ups, divorce, and bereavement.

via Daily Mail|

#antidepressants #cancer-treatment #health

health1 year ago•6 min saved

"Woman's Quest for Relief from 'Ice Pick' Headaches"

Ice pick headaches, also known as primary stabbing headaches, cause intense pain around the eye or at the side of the head and can be triggered by bright lights or stress. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that can affect the brain, nerves, and spinal cord, and a neurologist should be consulted for unexplained symptoms of nerve damage. Long QT syndrome is a rare condition that causes irregular heartbeats and may require consultation with a cardiologist before surgery. The UK is facing a dental crisis, with patients resorting to extreme measures due to a shortfall of available appointments and high treatment costs. Homeopathy has no place in medicine, especially for serious diseases like cancer.

via Daily Mail|

#health #homeopathy #ice-pick-headaches

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Midwife's Fake Vaccines Endanger 1500 Children in NY"

A midwife in New York administered bogus homeopathic pellets to 1,500 children instead of standard vaccines, falsely claiming to protect against deadly infectious diseases. The state fined the midwife $300,000 and barred her from providing immunizations and accessing vaccine records. The New York health department deleted the false vaccination records and is contacting parents and affected schools, while the children are excluded from school until compliance is proven. Homeopathy is a pseudoscience, and federal authorities have previously sentenced a homeopath for similar offenses.

via Ars Technica|

#health #homeopathy #midwife

health-and-wellness2 years ago•4 min saved

"Celebrity-Endorsed Alternative Therapies: Reiki, Cupping, and Vitamin Drips Examined"

King Charles has appointed Dr. Michael Dixon, an advocate for alternative medicine, as his health overseer, sparking discussion on the efficacy of such treatments. Experts like Dr. Abrar Ibrahim acknowledge potential benefits in stress relief and pain management but caution against using them as substitutes for medical treatment. Meanwhile, Professor Edzard Ernst criticizes the lack of scientific evidence supporting many alternative therapies, including homeopathy, reiki, cupping, colonic irrigation, vitamin drips, and placentophagy. Celebrities may endorse these methods, but medical professionals advise seeking treatments that are safe, regulated, and evidence-based.

via The Sun|

#acupuncture #alternative-medicine #celebrity-health-trends

healthcare2 years ago•26 min saved

Retrospective Analysis Shows Efficacy of Homeopathy in Treating COVID-19 Cases.

A retrospective observational study conducted by an international team of homeopathic physicians specializing in classical homeopathy found that 73.8% of COVID-19 cases treated with classical homeopathy improved, while 24.8% did not improve, and 1.4% progressed to become complicated. No deaths were reported while under homeopathic care. The study aimed to bring clarity to the approach of using classical homeopathy in COVID-19 treatment and to inform policymakers. Classical homeopathy is an individualized approach to treatment that tailors remedies to each patient's symptoms and has been used to treat epidemics in the past.

via Journal of Global Health Reports|

#classical-homeopathy #covid-19 #healthcare