Comments on: Will Homeopathy and iTunes Cure AIDS? http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html Experiments and Thoughts on Quackery, Health Beliefs and Pseudoscience Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:52:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Aporkalypse: Don’t Panic, Peter Chappell Has The Answer « Stuff And Nonsense http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-9964 Aporkalypse: Don’t Panic, Peter Chappell Has The Answer « Stuff And Nonsense Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:30:58 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-9964 [...] I did warn you. If you haven’t heard of Peter Chappell (homeopath, visionary, inventor) before, then perhaps I should apologise for introducing you to [...] [...] I did warn you. If you haven’t heard of Peter Chappell (homeopath, visionary, inventor) before, then perhaps I should apologise for introducing you to [...]

]]> By: Homeopaths Through the Looking-Glass | The Quackometer http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-9924 Homeopaths Through the Looking-Glass | The Quackometer Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:18:51 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-9924 [...] Peter Chappell, you may remember, claims to be able to do wonders for just about everything, including AIDS and cancer, with not [...] [...] Peter Chappell, you may remember, claims to be able to do wonders for just about everything, including AIDS and cancer, with not [...]

]]> By: Le Canard Noir http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5397 Le Canard Noir Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:06:00 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5397 Anon said - "Peter Chappell states himself that his remedies are NOT homeopathic."<br/><br/>How do you know? PC says they are homeopathic. The Society of Homeopaths are running their AIDS symposium on PC remedies. The various homeopathic orgs cannot agree on what is homeopathic. <br/><br/>If PC has no data, how can he say they are effective? Rather than years of clinical experience, there are years of dangerous self-deception. Anon said – “Peter Chappell states himself that his remedies are NOT homeopathic.”

How do you know? PC says they are homeopathic. The Society of Homeopaths are running their AIDS symposium on PC remedies. The various homeopathic orgs cannot agree on what is homeopathic.

If PC has no data, how can he say they are effective? Rather than years of clinical experience, there are years of dangerous self-deception.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5395 Anonymous Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:52:00 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5395 Peter Chappell states himself that his remedies are NOT homeopathic. And so, I think it is wrong to pool the two together.<br/><br/>True, he does not have the scientific data to back up his claims but this is due more to limited resources rather than a disregard for proper protocol. He does have years of clinical experience in the field on the ground in Africa where his remedies have proven very effective and their efficacy witnessed by numerous medics.<br/><br/>His charity site states: "a protocol investigating the efficacy of PC1 for HIV/AIDS has been completed and a pilot study is in preparation." http://www.arhf.nl/research.php<br/><br/>And for an intelligent take on Homeopathy see this article: http://www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/homeopathy.asp?article_ID=1817 Peter Chappell states himself that his remedies are NOT homeopathic. And so, I think it is wrong to pool the two together.

True, he does not have the scientific data to back up his claims but this is due more to limited resources rather than a disregard for proper protocol. He does have years of clinical experience in the field on the ground in Africa where his remedies have proven very effective and their efficacy witnessed by numerous medics.

His charity site states: “a protocol investigating the efficacy of PC1 for HIV/AIDS has been completed and a pilot study is in preparation.” http://www.arhf.nl/research.php

And for an intelligent take on Homeopathy see this article: http://www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/homeopathy.asp?article_ID=1817

]]> By: Le Canard Noir http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5154 Le Canard Noir Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:48:00 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5154 Steph - homeopath - it is not me saying that PCs remedies cannot work. It is the accumulated body of a vast amount of scientific knowledge that says homeopathy cannot work. This is not the case of 'science not knowing everything' - of course it does not - but some science does know some things and that knowledge has proven to be extremely reliable. Atomic and quantum theories are the most tested and accurate theories known to us and homeopathy is in direct contradiction with them.<br/><br/>For homeopathy to be right would require a massive overthrow of fundamental physics. Such things happen once a century (or less) and it is possible to argue that homeopathy's claims could not conceivably ever be true. As such, the evidence required for the effectiveness homeopathy is huge. And none exists.<br/><br/>However, the question you should be asking is not how does science know this is wrong, but how does Peter Chappell know he is right?<br/><br/>He has published no evidence, he does not reveal his preparation methods. He just claims success and then sells remedies. Does this look like the actions of someone who has stumbled on the most remarkable breakthrough in the history of medicine or does it look like someone who is deeply deluded or even fraudulent?<br/><br/>Science works so well because it is so self-critical. All theories and experimental results are publicly published to be criticised, torn apart, built on and shared. Thus sound knowledge is established and grows cumulatively. Unsound knowledge is discovered and discarded. The scientific method is brutally honest and self-correcting. It remorselessly exposes bad results, dodgy thinking and fraud. Can we say the same for homeopathy? Steph – homeopath – it is not me saying that PCs remedies cannot work. It is the accumulated body of a vast amount of scientific knowledge that says homeopathy cannot work. This is not the case of ’science not knowing everything’ – of course it does not – but some science does know some things and that knowledge has proven to be extremely reliable. Atomic and quantum theories are the most tested and accurate theories known to us and homeopathy is in direct contradiction with them.

For homeopathy to be right would require a massive overthrow of fundamental physics. Such things happen once a century (or less) and it is possible to argue that homeopathy’s claims could not conceivably ever be true. As such, the evidence required for the effectiveness homeopathy is huge. And none exists.

However, the question you should be asking is not how does science know this is wrong, but how does Peter Chappell know he is right?

He has published no evidence, he does not reveal his preparation methods. He just claims success and then sells remedies. Does this look like the actions of someone who has stumbled on the most remarkable breakthrough in the history of medicine or does it look like someone who is deeply deluded or even fraudulent?

Science works so well because it is so self-critical. All theories and experimental results are publicly published to be criticised, torn apart, built on and shared. Thus sound knowledge is established and grows cumulatively. Unsound knowledge is discovered and discarded. The scientific method is brutally honest and self-correcting. It remorselessly exposes bad results, dodgy thinking and fraud. Can we say the same for homeopathy?

]]> By: Steph, Homoeopath http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5153 Steph, Homoeopath Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:04:00 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5153 So let's get this right. These remedies don't work because....because you say they can't? Is that correct? But what if they do work? What if the science that you understand is not all there is? Can you think outside of the box? We have all been brainwashed. The clever bit is to see the power and corruption of the pharmaceutical industry...then see where the brainwashing has effected you. So let’s get this right. These remedies don’t work because….because you say they can’t? Is that correct? But what if they do work? What if the science that you understand is not all there is? Can you think outside of the box? We have all been brainwashed. The clever bit is to see the power and corruption of the pharmaceutical industry…then see where the brainwashing has effected you.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5111 Anonymous Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:31:00 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5111 Has anyone tried any of his remedies? I tried one of his healing downloads for Free and had some positive results. <br/>"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance. It is the illusion of knowledge"<br/>- Daniel J oorstin Has anyone tried any of his remedies? I tried one of his healing downloads for Free and had some positive results.
“The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance. It is the illusion of knowledge”
- Daniel J oorstin

]]> By: Le Canard Noir http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5065 Le Canard Noir Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:28:00 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5065 Smashing job. I have also complained to the Society of Homeopaths. Smashing job. I have also complained to the Society of Homeopaths.

]]> By: Rick http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5064 Rick Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5064 Result!<br/><br/>"Thank you for the information regarding Healing Downloads. I agree that the information contained within the website contravenes the Cancer Act and I will take action to resolve the problem and amend the website.<br/><br/>Regards<br/><br/>Dean Burgess<br/>Consumer Protection Officer" Result!

“Thank you for the information regarding Healing Downloads. I agree that the information contained within the website contravenes the Cancer Act and I will take action to resolve the problem and amend the website.

Regards

Dean Burgess
Consumer Protection Officer”

]]> By: Le Canard Noir http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5056 Le Canard Noir Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2007/08/will-homeopathy-and-itunes-cure-aids.html#comment-5056 Rick - if you fancy a bit of direct action, then trading standards are charged with upholding the Cancer Act. Success will depend if you find an officer who is familiar with such things and fancies a more unusual investigation rather than your typical dodgy plumber. Rick – if you fancy a bit of direct action, then trading standards are charged with upholding the Cancer Act. Success will depend if you find an officer who is familiar with such things and fancies a more unusual investigation rather than your typical dodgy plumber.

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