Homeopathic doctor

[chris]

Can someone recommend a homeopathic doctor? An local friend is complaining about a lack of energy. I think a homeopathic doctor might be best.

 

[scotttswan]

just mix sugar and water together and cut out the middle man.
tell yourself it will help while you do it too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMGIbOGu8q0

Alternatively tell him to go to a real doctor who will get blood tests done which could tell you what the actual problem is.

 

[chris]

He went to an MD. Homeopathy doesn't have to be quackery. There are even some MDs who believe in some forms of homeopathy.

 

[scotttswan]

Homeopathy is quackery. Any doctor who "believes" in it is a quack.
It is a Placebo and whilst Placebo's do work in some cases, they aren't treating any medical problems.

"Homeopathy is utterly implausible. Homeopathic preparations are so thoroughly diluted that they contain no significant amounts of active ingredients, and thus can have no effects on the patient's body. So it is hardly unsurprising that, despite a large number of studies having been conducted, there's no convincing evidence to support claims of effectiveness for homeopathy. Those who believe it works either do not understand the science, or are simply deluded. It is important to realise that homeopathy is not ethically neutral; it is wasteful and potentially dangerous, and conflicts with fundamental ethical principles. I argue that those involved with healthcare have a moral duty to take an active stance against homeopathy."

Now if your talking about some "herbal" medicines then there is proof that some of them can work as there is actually elements in them that can help cure various problems but herbal medicine does not equal homeopathy.

Homeopathy is dangerous. Ask Gloria Thomas what she thinks of homeopathy. Oh wait you can't as she died of ECZEMA!

 

[bebero]

do you guys not know that homeopathic doctors ARE doctors? they can't provide services if they didn't go to med school.

 

[scotttswan]

do you guys not know that homeopathic doctors ARE doctors? they can't provide services if they didn't go to med school.

You do not have to be a doctor to make and sell homeopathic "medicine".

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here is some of the hillarious shite that they used to "teach" homeopaths at university before they got closed down for not actually being a science.

of course placebos can be powerful things and thats all homeopathy is. If you are ill. go see a real doctor! (and i would avoid any "doctor" who believes in water memory.......)

 

[bebero]

You do not have to be a doctor to make and sell homeopathic "medicine".

you're wrong. check the law.
i'm not stating whether it works or not, i'm just saying that they are doctors. just like "regular" doctors.

http://www.senado.gov.ar/web/proyec...o=PL&numexp=3919/06&nro_comision=&tConsulta=3

 

[KevinK]

For the record Homepathy is regulated in most places of the world...the usa is just a little "behind " on this one like they were in accepting accupuncture and accupressure.

Training & Certification
Homeopathy is fairly common in some countries and uncommon in others; is strictly regulated in some countries and unregulated in others.
Argentina
Only professional doctors who are qualified and have graduated from a recognized medical school can practice homeopathy.
Brazil
Starting in 1991, doctors who want to practice homeopathy have to complete 2,300 hours of training prior to licensure. Homeopathy is part of the national health system.
Canada
Physicians who choose to use homeopathy must follow guidelines set by their province's College of Physicians and Surgeons.
China
Since 1911, the Chinese have favored homeopathy as a respected and professionally accepted form of medical treatment. There is a homeopathy hospital in Shanghai.
Denmark & France
In both countries homeopathic doctors must have a license to diagnose any illness or dispense any product that is to treat an illness.
Germany
The title "Homeopathic Physician" is legally protected and is given by the Federal Medical Chamber after a three year training program. Seventy-five percent of doctors in Germany use alternative medicine, since elements of complimentary medicine are part of the standard curriculum for all medical schools.
Homeopathy is officially taught at the medical faculties of the universities of Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hannover, Heidelberg and Freiburg.
India
Homeopathy is considered part of Indian traditional medicine. They have the largest homeopathic infrastructure in the world. There are up to an estimated 300,000 practicing homeopaths, 180 colleges teaching homeopathy courses, 7,500 government clinics and 307 hospitals that dispense homeopathic remedies.
Iran
The Ministry of Health of Iran recognizes homeopathy as a legal alternative treatment. Only medical doctors can practice homeopathy in Iran.
Israel
In 1993 the Israeli Institute for Homeopathy was created to regulate homeopathic practices in Israel.
Laos
Laos has a variety of traditional medical systems, with one of them being homeopathy. At the newly established Faculty of Biomedicine, it will be introduced as a discipline for study.
Mexico
In 1985, a presidential decree established the first homeopathic school and regulations for homeopathic doctor's training requirements. Homeopathy is currently a part of the national health care system.
Russia / Soviet Union
Homeopathy was introduced to Russia as far back as 1824. In January 1998, the Russian government held a meeting of its Health Care Ministry to discuss the creation of a Doctor of Homeopathy.
South Africa
Homeopathy is regulated by the Associated Health Service Professions Act of 1982. This was established to provide a registration and licensing framework for health professions. All homeopathic colleges were closed in the 1960's by the South African Medical Council, but conventional medical doctors retained the right to use homeopathy.
United Arab Emrites
The UAE Ministry of Health (MOH) recognizes and regulates the practice of homeopathy in a systematic way. Medical doctors and lay practitioners can practice homeopathy once they pass MOH exams.
United Kingdom
Homeopathy is not regulated by law in the UK, but the National Health Service (NHS) at present operates five homeopathic hospitals for British citizens. The Faculty of Homeopathy, whose membership consists of registered healthcare professionals, has over 1,400 members. The Society of Homeopaths, which is considered the largest group of non-medically qualified homeopaths, has over 1,500 members.
United States
Homeopathy is not very common in the U.S. Approximately 2% of people seek treatment from homeopathic doctors each year. At its height of influence, in 1900, there were 121 regular medical schools, with 22 of them being fully homeopathic and 10 of them eclectic.
Professional or 'unprofessional' homeopaths can practice as a counselor, giving people advice about the best homeopathic remedies for a known condition. This depends on the laws governing the practice of medicine, which vary in each state.
Some practitioners in the U.S. hold another medical degree that allows them to diagnose and prescribe: MD, DO, DC, ND, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, etc.
Homeopathy is not regulated in any state so anyone can use it in the legitimate course of their business. However, you cannot call yourself a "homeopathic doctor" or imply that you are practicing medicine, unless you have a medical degree. You then will be regulated by the laws governing the practice of medicine in that state.
In all states, you cannot practice medicine without a license. There are homeopathy courses specifically geared toward medical doctors or other practitioners with medical training. These courses spend less time on the basics of health care, unnecessary for MDs, and more time on specific applications of homeopathy.
In the United States, the American Board of Homeotherapeutics certifies MDs or DOs who meet their educational standards and pass both oral and written exams. Successful candidates are awarded with the designation of diplomate in homeopathy (DHt).
States in the U.S. that offer homeopathy training are: Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts and Utah.

The amount we still dont know about ourselves and healing ourselves far outweighs what we know so maybe an open mind nmight be a better idea unless you are willing to really research it ;-)