Hypocracy avoids lawsuits!

[cpolk]

I don't want to go into too much detail over the situation, because a lot of us have "been there". I tried to "cure" my grandmother using homeopathic remedies from a book, and she nearly died. (She was unwilling at the time to go to the hospital - finally, after 'everything else' failed, she went.) The doctors found that the problem was with her potassium, and she went from near-dead to vibrant in less than 2 days, thanks to the medical attention she received.

The entire first chapter of this homeopathy book goes on and on about how "modern medicine" attempts to cure the patient from one ailment by onsetting another, how "modern medicine" usually does more harm than good, and other typical banter of homeotherapy. It has various remedies for various symptoms, along with detailed charts of the body. After each ailment, it has what the "usual" medical procedure is, and why it is not as safe or reliable as homeopathy.

However, there is a little note (that I did not notice until after the incident) on the page just after the "Table of Contents" that tells the reader to always consult a physician. ?!?!?! Guess that was a clever way to avoid litigation!

[The Black Fox]

First off, let me say I'm glad to hear your grandma got through this ok.

Second, let me express my disgust at how these quacks not only push their own rubbish on trusting people, but actively denounce years of hard work and medical research that has saved countless lives.

That disclaimer that you found on the contents page says it all.:rolleyes:

[Mojo]

However, there is a little note (that I did not notice until after the incident) on the page just after the "Table of Contents" that tells the reader to always consult a physician. ?!?!?! Guess that was a clever way to avoid litigation!It's a fairly standard type of disclaimer. The Guardian puts something similar at the end of its SCAM column (http://www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/story/0,,1712302,00.html): Before following Emma's recommendations, you should consult your GP about any medical problems or special health conditions.

[Jon.]

Hypocracy does not mean what you think it means. It is a word that I coined, meaning "rule by hypocrites". It applies to much of the world, not just the field of homeopathy.

The word you are looking for is "hypocrisy".

[cpolk]

Hypocracy does not mean what you think it means. It is a word that I coined, meaning "rule by hypocrites". It applies to much of the world, not just the field of homeopathy.

The word you are looking for is "hypocrisy".



LOL Does it really matter?

Anyways... that aside, the point, with all the "homeopath" threads floating, is that there is not a single book on homeopathy that I have found that does not discredit medical doctors, while at some point suggesting that you seek advice from one before applying any homeopathic remedies.