Medical Why is homeopathy and alternative medicines not illegal?

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The discussion centers on the legality of homeopathy and alternative medicines, highlighting that they are not regulated by the FDA due to a lack of objective medical claims. Participants argue that the rapid introduction of new homeopathic treatments outpaces empirical research, making regulation difficult. The conversation emphasizes the potential dangers of these practices, including misleading claims that can lead individuals to forgo conventional medical treatment. Ultimately, the consensus is that homeopathy is largely unsupported by scientific evidence and operates in a regulatory gray area.

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  • Understanding of FDA regulations regarding medical products
  • Familiarity with the concept of placebo effects in medicine
  • Knowledge of scientific methods and peer-reviewed research
  • Awareness of the differences between conventional and alternative medicine
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  • Research FDA regulations on alternative medicine products
  • Explore studies on placebo effects and their implications in treatment
  • Investigate the scientific critique of homeopathy, including articles by David Robert Grimes
  • Examine the role of anecdotal evidence in medical claims and its impact on public perception
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This discussion is beneficial for healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and individuals interested in understanding the implications of alternative medicine practices and their lack of scientific validation.

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hiranyu said:
Why on Earth do you feel the need to make something illegal just because you don't think it is ok?

I am more offended by your "let's make it illegal because I am convinced it is junk" than the thing you wish to make illegal.

Let's replace the "it" in "you don't think it is ok?" with anything else horribly wrong:

Why on Earth do you feel the need to make murder illegal just because you don't think murder is ok?

Why on Earth do you feel the need to make rape illegal just because you don't think rape is ok?

Some things are simply immoral. If you fail to see why conning innocent people out of their money is wrong, or if you fail to see how lying to people in scenarios which could endanger their lives is wrong, then I would be very worried for you.

Obviously people have reasons for thinking that something is wrong. If you cared to read a single post in this thread, then you would be adequately supplied with reasons explaining why homeopathy is wrong. Instead of making incredibly vague assertions about you being offended, I recommend that you try arguing against the given reasons, instead of arguing about the fact that we're arguing.
 
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Seems people aren't reading, aren't grasping what's been said, or don't care to read or understand. Time to close.
 

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