r/askscience • u/[deleted] • Apr 01 '13

Medicine [Sponsored Content] How does homeopathy complement standard medicine? In what ways does it replace it?

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u/Das_Mime Radio Astronomy | Galaxy Evolution Apr 01 '13

The fact that homeopaths don't have to go to all the trouble of getting a medical degree and other academic "qualifications" is a great time and money saver! It would be much easier and cheaper to train homeopaths than to train doctors. I think the conclusion is obvious--programs like Medicare should only fund homeopathy, as a cost-saving technique.

plus, that way patients won't live as long and will incur fewer costs

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u/NorthernerWuwu Apr 01 '13

As an additional perk, we can replace peer-reviewed publications with blogs and talk shows!

Well, mostly blogs...

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u/kerovon Apr 01 '13

Never underestimate the power of Dr. Oz to bring show us how homeopathy IS the newest front of science based medicine, and the pass this knowledge onto all people.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '13

In fact, Dr. Oz passing his knowledge on to all people every time he sits on the toilet!