How does homeopathy work?

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  1. Wolverine

    Wolverine New Member Past Donor

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    Is suede just a once sentence wonder?

    Despite being asked multiple times he fails to answer a simple, direct, question without side stepping.
     
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    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    And the homeopathic supporters still aren't answering the question:

    How does Homeopathy work?
     
  5. suede

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    The answer is:

    It doesn't.
     
  7. Uncle Meat

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    If you're correct, and I'm not saying that you aren't, why do major Health Insurance Companies cover Homeopathy?
     
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    Panzerkampfwagen New Member

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    Because idiots pay for it and they're in the business of making money?
     
  9. Uncle Meat

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    If it doesn't work, patients will have to go back for more and more treatments or try some other medical procedure until they are cured.

    While this is happening the Health Insurance Companies have to pay out on all the extra claims.

    Why would a Health Insurance Company put themselves in a position where they will have to pay out more money to their customers?

    They're in the business of making money, remember? Why cover something that will ultimately make them lose money (if it doesn't work)?
     
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    None of us here are homeopaths. None of us think like homeopaths. None of us have had any education in homeopathy. So HtH should we know how homeopaths think homeopathy works. Your question makes no sense. None of us can read the minds of homeopaths. It is like asking us how we think creationists think creationism works. I do not believe in creationism so how can I explain how the creationists think.

    So, one more time, because you believe in homeopathy, how do you, suede, believe it works?
     
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    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    Evidence for that contention.
     
  13. Skepticat

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    I sense a bad argument struggling to get out here:

    P1. Insurance companies have policies that cover homeopathy
    P2. Insurance companies want to make a profit
    P3. Insurance companies will only make a profit if homeopathy cures people
    C. Therefore homeopathy must cure people

    Would that be a fair summation of the thought process underlying your question?

    I was going to ask the same. I know nothing about the subject but I did read that in Belgium, some insurance companies claim to cover homeopathy but in fact will only meet about 20% of the costs.

    Insurance companies make money by taking a calculated risk. I very much doubt that any policy would cover homeopathy as a primary treatment for a serious condition.
     
  14. Uncle Meat

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    Exactly. Just a thought I'm throwing out there: it's not my personal belief.

    In Australia, the Insurance Company doesn't dictate the "primary treatment".
    The customer has whatever treatment they want, and then the Insurance Company pays part or all of the bill, depending on the level of cover.
     
  15. Uncle Meat

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    Medibank Private:

    "Australia’s largest private health insurer, incorporating the Medibank Private and ahm health funds"

    "We'll pay benefits towards the items and services listed in the table below ...

    Consultations for myotherapy, reflexology, kinesiology, Chinese & Western herbalism, exercise physiology, shiatsu, aromatherapy, homeopathy, Bowen therapy & Alexander technique"


    http://www.medibank.com.au/healthcover/insurance/extras-range/basic-extras-70.aspx

    http://www.medibank.com.au/About-Us/Corporate-Information/An-Overview.aspx



    HBF:

    "For 70 years, HBF has been the largest health insurer in WA – looking after hundreds of members every day."

    "What are you covered for:

    Complementary Therapies
    - Naturopathy
    - Homeopathy
    - Acupuncture
    - Traditional Chinese Medicine
    - Herbalist consultations "


    http://www.hbf.com.au/health-insurance/why-hbf.html

    http://www.hbf.com.au/health-insurance/hospital-essentials/ultimate-cover.html
     
  16. Makedde

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    ^there's also that ad on TV, the 'uhum' ad... or something, they cover homeopathy too.
     
  17. Uncle Meat

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    Indeed.

    And this:

    MBF:

    "Bupa is a leading private health insurer with a presence in every Australian state and territory. Our trusted and respected brands HBA, MBF and Mutual Community have been part of Australian life for over 60 years; and today, we proudly look after the needs of more than three million Australians."

    http://www.mbf.com.au/AboutMBF

    "The following table outlines the types of treatment covered by Extras. ...

    Acupuncture, Alexander technique, aromatherapy, Bowen therapy, exercise physiology, Feldenkrais, herbalist, homeopathy, iridology, kinesiology, naturopathy, reflexology, remedial massage and shiatsu."


    http://www.mbf.com.au/HealthInsurance/Commonquestions/Nutsandbolts/Whatscovered
     
  18. perdidochas

    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    Again, the question remains:

    How does Homeopathy work?
     
  19. Colonel K

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    Homeopathy has infiltrated economics.

    Renowned homeopathic economist Doctor Stephen Harliton has criticised recent attempts to solve the international financial crisis. “Conventional treatments don’t work, asking people to spend less is too rational.”

    Harliton has calculated that £1 invested properly will completely cure the world economy. “The key is to find the correct dilution.”, explained Harliton, “I know £1 sounds a lot but if it’s introduced in 10p doses throughout the year, the economy will soon return to a balanced state. I’ve already written a series of post-dated prescriptions from my chakra book.”

    Doctor Harliton denied that his treatment was a licence to print money.
     
  20. perdidochas

    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    And I will repeat:

    How does Homeopathy work?


    I replied in good faith to "how do you think homeopaths....."

    I would like the pro-homeopaths to similarly post on good faith. In their words, not a cut and paste of mine on the other thread.
     

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