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I’m shocked that none of the experts mentioned any of widely-held Eastern “scientific beliefs” in dietary supplements, herbal remedies, or reflexology. These a
by mcritz 16y ago
I’m shocked that none of the experts mentioned any of widely-held Eastern “scientific beliefs” in dietary supplements, herbal remedies, or reflexology.
These are still commonly practiced yet are scientifically proven no more effective than a placebo.
- khafra 16y agoMany herbs are pharmacologically active, to the point of being dangerous if taken in conjunction with OTC or prescription medication. Rhino horn and reflexology do seem to belong in the "bogus belief" category.
- mcritz 16y agoExactly! Peyote, aspirin, cannabis, et cetera are real drugs. Most herbs are not active. Some herbs can even worsen the condition they are traditionally used to treat.
- Andrew_Quentin 16y agoIf they are dangerous, they might, or at least some of them might, be beneficial no?
- mcritz 16y agoScientifically proven beneficial substances are called medicines. They are FDA approved for the purpose of treatment.
- Andrew_Quentin 16y agoare you suggesting that all the herbs and whatever the chinese use have been tested for all the known diseases?