Accupuncture is the only thing you mention that actually has a slightly better than placebo result. The rest are statistically no better than placebo and, as I mentioned, things like herbal supplements and chiropractic ‘adjustments’ are often very harmful because they are not regulated in any way and are almost…

There’s a mighty big difference between a food allergy and a pile of fake intolerances made up by an ND. My own kid had a dairy issue when she was younger. I bet if I'd taken her to the naturopath that temporary dairy problem would have turned into never eating wheat, milk, or eggs again. And probably a bunch of other…

THIS. I hate the “natural” craze. GMOs, for example, are not only completely fine, but are actually making food better. My friend just invented a potato that doesn’t brown as quickly or bruise as easily. She did it by removing an amino acid found in “organic” potatoes that can be potentially carcinogenic when the…

Well natural and homeopathic are two totally different things. ‘Natural’ medicine can be extremely harmful because it’s not regulated in any way and nobody knows what exactly the components of it do. Homeopathic medicine is probably not going to hurt you because the entire theory behind homeopathic medicine is to…

or the RABBIT’S FOOT of medicine.

I don’t know how this is a discussion. If you ignore or avoid medical proffesionals and ‘treat’ your child with woo, you are abusing that child. Full stop. The same applies if you shun vaccination or avoid doctors for ‘religious’ reasons. Do what you want as an adult but don’t risk kids.

I never know what to think of chiropractors. I had one screw up my neck pretty bad- sort of like whiplash. And now I go to one who only does fascia massage, not cracking/adjustments, which he has told me just don’t work. He’s done wonders for my low back/hip, and works on tons of pro athletes. But then there are…

I heard this interview that had the best argument for `natural’ or homoeopathic medicine; it reduces antibiotic over-use. Basically, it’s pretty useful to have some sort of placebo to hand out to people who are freaking out over regular colds etc... That said, unless an actual doctor is doing it, you can’t trust…

You know what else is natural? The bacteria/viruses that are literally killing your dumb ass.

I have an amazing Chiropractor. He’s a cross between a physical therapist and a masseuse. Great for non-catastrophic soft tissue injuries.

At my pediatrician’s office recently, they gave each parent a disclaimer that they support vaccinations and outlined all of the reasons why. At the end, though, they pretty much said that if you don’t want to vaccinate, that’s your choice, but you will no longer be a patient of this office and they will give you no…

Oh god yes... It’s like a form of torture. I recently inserted myself into a discussion where someone suggested “chemicals” in soaps were related to autism and I regret getting involved. But c’mon people!

How is this a debate? Adults are competent to choose not to be medically treated if they want. They have NO right to push that choice on a defenseless child. I don’t care how nuts a child’s parents are, the child deserves - is ENTITLED to - a decent chance to at least make it to adulthood.

One lady was really upset, and claimed that they used “scare tactics.” Another was so insulted by the question about gun ownership she walked out.

I meant pureed non-allergenic foods. I respect adult vegans, but don’t believe that’s an appropriate lifestyle choice I should make for my child. Interestingly, even though we are not vegetarians, he has always had an aversion to meat.

Hey now, botulinum toxin is natural. That shit works!

I mean sure, you can start with remedies that don’t work. But as you said definitely get your kid (or yourself) to a doctor when that doesn’t work.

I don’t understand how you can see your child suffering and not take every available option to make them healthy. Rest in peace, Ezekiel.

“Natural” is such a buzzword; everyone from hippies to strict conservatives love throwing it around. What is “natural.” If you cook a plant, is it still in it’s “natural” state. Is cocaine “natural” because it’s derived from “natural” elements? If humans are innately “natural,” wouldn’t that mean anything we do to…

This guy rambles for 2 mins about how great his technique is without saying anything, he sounds like Donald Trump.