Medical mumbo-jumbo
I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes. I wish my artist would understand this. But NO. He is a mumbo-jumbo addict. If it’s holistic anything he buys in. I have blogged in the past about the alien fungus he had, or the cure-all syphilnum homeopathic rubbish (sugar pills about the size of pinheads). Then he spreads this to the children. I don’t mean the fungus or the other stuff – I mean the cure thinking.
The latest fad doing the rounds in his artsy fartsy circles is an “intuitive pharmacist”. Yes folks, this is a proper chemist, who just looks at people and gives them over the counter cures. Somewhat dodgy I think you will all agree.
Of course, everything he says should be taken is homeopathic. I don’t have the time to get into the evils of homeopathy and the giant scam that it is, so please visit www.quackwatch.com. I have said it before: How is it that a bottle of Echinacea drops costs more than a bottle of vodka and an entire Echinacea plant from the garden shop? I’ll tell you how: It is a scam.
Never mind that, now there is a new breed of mumbo-jumbo cretin. This lot are what they call iridologists. This means that they take a photo of your eyeball and use it as a diagnostic method for everything possibly wrong with you. From worms to cancer. Sure. (www.quackwatch.com again please).
Before all the homeopathy nuts jump all over me let me state very clearly: Most diseases are self-limiting. They do not require medication. So, regardless of whether or not you are taking corenza c, Echinacea or eating rose petals, that cold is going to go.
Where the mumbo-jumbo gets dangerous is when they claim it can treat serious illnesses. Like cancer. Anyone who likes can take me on with this. My daughter had cancer at the age of three. Nothing was going to stop her dying other than chemo.
So, now I have artist swigging back loads of Echinacea, toddling off to buy crap from the “intuitive pharmacist” and claiming the fungus is taking over again because he doesn’t want to get out of bed. Um. It’s cold and wet today. I bet nobody sprung out of bed.
These snake-oil salesmen ought to be publicly flogged. And I think My beloved Artist needs a lobotomy.
arbchick said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:04 am
I have on occasion purchased a bottle of Rescue Remedy…and downed it….can’t say it’s done much for me.
K Chasu said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:12 am
arb. it’s mostly booze. rather grab a bottle of vodka. cheaper.
arbchick said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:14 am
Well, if it is booze, it must be about 0.01% proof…..overpriced crap! Still, I did get a sort of ‘holier (sp) than thou’ kinda feeling.
Flutter said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:21 am
I use to take Echinacea until I read a study that show how long term uses and more than a very small dose of the stuff – fries your liver.
You know I am having this debate with friends in CT. They lastest fad here is not vacinating your kids against anything. Nada. They say its a huge money making scam but I’ve spoken to several doctors who work for the WHO and what they say is scary!!
How do parents feels about vacinating your kids?
K Chasu said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:30 am
Not vaccinating???? Fuck. We live in Africa. Polio is not extinct yet. Are they mad? My chemo kid could not be vaccinated between age of 3 and 6 cos she was on chemo. So she got chicken pox. Now that she has had it, as soon as her immune system drops she gets shingles. the pain is unbelievable. and she has scars from last time when it was on her forehead. look – some things you can let them catch. but if my child got something really dangerous because i didn’t vaccinate, well… i would feel incredibly bad.
Flutter said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:34 am
Thats what I think but these friends won’t budge. Teh father is one of those holistic addicts. Look there is some stuff which is benificial to our health but to replace it with cold hard medical fact is silly I think. I am not sure how the kid is going to get into school. Surely it puts other kids at risk too.
Flutter said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:35 am
The other thing KC is there pediatrician hasn’t vacinated his kids so they think its justified.
arbchick said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:37 am
Geez Flutter…I think vaccinating is essential.
K Chas: Which one of your girls had cancer?
Flutter said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:44 am
Ja Arbie, I’m no parent but I thinks it’s essential too.
But apparently it’s not longer mandatory by law. Is this true?
arbchick said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:47 am
I don’t think it has ever been mandatory by law Fluts – I wonder if that bloody doc is hoping to make more money out of sick kids by propogating no vaccinating?!
arbchick said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:50 am
Did u get my e-mail K Chas?
K Chasu said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:51 am
arb – my eldest. she was three. vaccinations are absolutely mandatory. you have to provide a vaccination card when you send them to school.
i cannot believe how irresponsible that is.
arbchick said,
June 6, 2007 at 10:57 am
K Chas – my blog is a fuckup – I can’t post or anything! I throw in the bleeding towel!
K Chasu said,
June 6, 2007 at 11:05 am
arb. can i log in for you again?
Arbchick said,
June 6, 2007 at 11:07 am
Please do…and fix up the fuck ups!! Thanks K Chas!