Comments on: The Faculty of Homeopathy are a Shambles and a Bad Joke http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html Experiments and Thoughts on Quackery, Health Beliefs and Pseudoscience Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:47:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Homeopathy: PR & Politicking vs. Science & Education « Spirituality is No Excuse http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-13699 Homeopathy: PR & Politicking vs. Science & Education « Spirituality is No Excuse Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:31:49 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-13699 [...] to admit that their products don’t work? Leading UK homeopath Peter Fisher admitted that homeopathy should not be used against malaria, but on what grounds? Simply that it’s bad PR when people die because they believed their [...] [...] to admit that their products don’t work? Leading UK homeopath Peter Fisher admitted that homeopathy should not be used against malaria, but on what grounds? Simply that it’s bad PR when people die because they believed their [...]

]]> By: Homeopaths Find The Solution–Hire PR Consultants. | The Quackometer http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-13627 Homeopaths Find The Solution–Hire PR Consultants. | The Quackometer Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:26:23 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-13627 [...] cerebral palsy, mental retardation with superstitious nonsense mingling with registered doctor Dr Sara Eames, the President of the Faculty of Homeopaths, the supposedly sensible wing of the [...] [...] cerebral palsy, mental retardation with superstitious nonsense mingling with registered doctor Dr Sara Eames, the President of the Faculty of Homeopaths, the supposedly sensible wing of the [...]

]]> By: Why NHS Homeopathy Must End | The Quackometer http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-11961 Why NHS Homeopathy Must End | The Quackometer Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:28:22 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-11961 [...] rest of the homeopathic supporting medical profession. The Faculty appears to be more comfortable issuing press releases actually encouraging the dangerous and irresponsible use of these sugar [...] [...] rest of the homeopathic supporting medical profession. The Faculty appears to be more comfortable issuing press releases actually encouraging the dangerous and irresponsible use of these sugar [...]

]]> By: Le Canard Noir http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-9080 Le Canard Noir Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:39:01 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-9080 I am aware that there has been a letter writing campaign to the WHO in response to their statements.<br /><br />Homeopaths could have taken two roads: the first could have been to crack down on their colleagues who risk the lives of their customers with their delusional healing beliefs; the second, is to whine, complain, obfuscate and deny. The latter appears to have been the chosen route.<br /><br />And it is shameful that this route appears to have been chosen near universally. Insightless, moronic and dangerous. From the lowliest know-nothing practitioner, to the very top.<br /><br />The sooner prosecutions start, the better. I am aware that there has been a letter writing campaign to the WHO in response to their statements.

Homeopaths could have taken two roads: the first could have been to crack down on their colleagues who risk the lives of their customers with their delusional healing beliefs; the second, is to whine, complain, obfuscate and deny. The latter appears to have been the chosen route.

And it is shameful that this route appears to have been chosen near universally. Insightless, moronic and dangerous. From the lowliest know-nothing practitioner, to the very top.

The sooner prosecutions start, the better.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-9079 Anonymous Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00:50 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-9079 Ref. GRT/A/03<br />Date: 5 Sep 2009<br /><br />To: Director General Health<br />World Health Organization<br /> <br /><br />Info: WHO Building, Park Road,<br />N.I.H Premises,<br />Chak Shahzad,<br />Islamabad<br />Tel: +92 51 9255184-5, 9255077<br />Fax: +92 51 9255083<br />Email: qamarz@pak.emro.who.int <br /> <br />Subject: Verification of Statement issued by DG Health of WHO<br /><br />Dear WHO Representative!<br /> <br />With due respect it is stated that recently a statement with reference to World Health Organization (WHO) is published in various newspapers and also been released at T.V media that “Homeopathic Medicines have no scientific validity in curing Diarrhoea, Malaria, Influenza, T.B and AIDS.” In this regard kindly furnish the following info:-.<br /> <br />a. Please verify that the statement is officially issued by WHO.<br />b. If yes, then why it is not been cited at WHO official web site?<br />c. On which scientific basis the statement is issued?<br />d. Where the scientific trials/studies were conducted / carried out?<br />e. Who carried out the scientific trial on Diarrhoea, Malaria, Influenza, T.B and AIDS diseases?<br />f. Who were the members or part of the trial group?<br />g. Who have conducted the trials?<br />h. The person who conducted the trial, his/her qualification and homeopathic experience and background?<br />j. Where I could find and read the findings of that research study in detail?<br /><br />On homeopathic medicines, three M.Sc (Hons), One M.Phil and One Ph.D have been completed under the supervision of United Kingdom (UK) qualified Ph.D Supervisors in world recognized Universities of Pakistan. It has been verified that homeopathic medicines do have results against many diseases under controlled studies as well. You can ask for the thesis report.<br /> <br />It is for your kind info that Homeopathic treatment is very very effective against Diarrhoea, Malaria, Influenza and T.B. But as for as AIDS is concerned, only mild results are obtained. World Health Organization is an impartial and neutral organization/party. The organization should not be biased in its findings and statements. Before issuing controversial statements the organization should consult some research scholars of the same subject rather to base on anti homeopathic organization like “VOICE OF YOUNG SCIENCE NETWORK” which is paid and sponsored organization by the allopathic pharmacies and medical doctors.<br /><br />I hope, you will issue necessary clarification statement and your organization will not place hurdles in its HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS just because of false statements received by your department from allopathic group of doctors attached with your organization. Thanking you!<br /><br /> <br />Yours truly,<br /> <br /><br />Dr. Mas<br />Member GHDA, GHDC<br /> <br />Office Address:<br />Khokhar Building B-16/2016<br />New Furniture Market, Railway Road<br />Gujrat, PAKISTAN<br />Phone: 0092-53-3531658<br />Mobile: 0092-300-6263403<br />Email: drmasvoice@hotmail.com Ref. GRT/A/03
Date: 5 Sep 2009

To: Director General Health
World Health Organization

Info: WHO Building, Park Road,
N.I.H Premises,
Chak Shahzad,
Islamabad
Tel: +92 51 9255184-5, 9255077
Fax: +92 51 9255083
Email: qamarz@pak.emro.who.int

Subject: Verification of Statement issued by DG Health of WHO

Dear WHO Representative!

With due respect it is stated that recently a statement with reference to World Health Organization (WHO) is published in various newspapers and also been released at T.V media that “Homeopathic Medicines have no scientific validity in curing Diarrhoea, Malaria, Influenza, T.B and AIDS.” In this regard kindly furnish the following info:-.

a. Please verify that the statement is officially issued by WHO.
b. If yes, then why it is not been cited at WHO official web site?
c. On which scientific basis the statement is issued?
d. Where the scientific trials/studies were conducted / carried out?
e. Who carried out the scientific trial on Diarrhoea, Malaria, Influenza, T.B and AIDS diseases?
f. Who were the members or part of the trial group?
g. Who have conducted the trials?
h. The person who conducted the trial, his/her qualification and homeopathic experience and background?
j. Where I could find and read the findings of that research study in detail?

On homeopathic medicines, three M.Sc (Hons), One M.Phil and One Ph.D have been completed under the supervision of United Kingdom (UK) qualified Ph.D Supervisors in world recognized Universities of Pakistan. It has been verified that homeopathic medicines do have results against many diseases under controlled studies as well. You can ask for the thesis report.

It is for your kind info that Homeopathic treatment is very very effective against Diarrhoea, Malaria, Influenza and T.B. But as for as AIDS is concerned, only mild results are obtained. World Health Organization is an impartial and neutral organization/party. The organization should not be biased in its findings and statements. Before issuing controversial statements the organization should consult some research scholars of the same subject rather to base on anti homeopathic organization like “VOICE OF YOUNG SCIENCE NETWORK” which is paid and sponsored organization by the allopathic pharmacies and medical doctors.

I hope, you will issue necessary clarification statement and your organization will not place hurdles in its HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS just because of false statements received by your department from allopathic group of doctors attached with your organization. Thanking you!

Yours truly,

Dr. Mas
Member GHDA, GHDC

Office Address:
Khokhar Building B-16/2016
New Furniture Market, Railway Road
Gujrat, PAKISTAN
Phone: 0092-53-3531658
Mobile: 0092-300-6263403
Email: drmasvoice@hotmail.com

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-8962 Anonymous Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:55:29 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-8962 I do not aim this comment at any particular correspondent(s) above, but to us ALL.<br />I was educated in an 'alternative' system of therapeutics. I have studied further, to the highest academic levels.<br />Because of this, I feel increasingly dispirited by the reactions of most of my colleagues to criticism of 'their' system of thought.<br />See the following!<br />http://www2.med.uchile.cl/decsa/noticias/doc/ERRORS%20IN%20MEDICAL%20REASONING.pdf I do not aim this comment at any particular correspondent(s) above, but to us ALL.
I was educated in an 'alternative' system of therapeutics. I have studied further, to the highest academic levels.
Because of this, I feel increasingly dispirited by the reactions of most of my colleagues to criticism of 'their' system of thought.
See the following!
http://www2.med.uchile.cl/decsa/noticias/doc/ERRORS%20IN%20MEDICAL%20REASONING.pdf

]]> By: Stewart McOwan http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-8896 Stewart McOwan Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:18:39 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-8896 http://www.homeoint.org/books3/kentlect/lect05.htm<br /><br />BSM, small wonder that you despise homeopathy when you have such bizarre beliefs about it! Where did you learn your version of homeopathy? The student bar? Please read the above which is chapter 5 of Kent's Lectures on Homeopathic Philosophy. "Discrimination as to the Maintaining External Causes and Surgical Cases" <br />This should calm you down (hopefully) and assure you that dehydrated patients would be given water by a homeopath (!) http://www.homeoint.org/books3/kentlect/lect05.htm

BSM, small wonder that you despise homeopathy when you have such bizarre beliefs about it! Where did you learn your version of homeopathy? The student bar? Please read the above which is chapter 5 of Kent's Lectures on Homeopathic Philosophy. "Discrimination as to the Maintaining External Causes and Surgical Cases"
This should calm you down (hopefully) and assure you that dehydrated patients would be given water by a homeopath (!)

]]> By: BSM http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-8886 BSM Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:33:14 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-8886 Sadly, it looks like I posted after Stewart had already left the building, which is a pity, he might have learnt something. (I said "might". I know the odds are low).<br /><br />That's the trouble with homeopathy's apologists. They never stick around to learn the error of their ways. Sadly, it looks like I posted after Stewart had already left the building, which is a pity, he might have learnt something. (I said "might". I know the odds are low).

That's the trouble with homeopathy's apologists. They never stick around to learn the error of their ways.

]]> By: BSM http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-8884 BSM Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:14:57 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-8884 Sadli, it looks like I posted after Stewart had already left the building, which is a pity, he might have learnt something. (I said "might". I know the odds are low). Sadli, it looks like I posted after Stewart had already left the building, which is a pity, he might have learnt something. (I said "might". I know the odds are low).

]]> By: BSM http://www.quackometer.net/blog/2009/08/faculty-of-homeopathy-are-shambles-and.html#comment-8883 BSM Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:55:16 +0000 http://www.quackometer.net/wpblog/2009/08/the-faculty-of-homeopathy-are-a-shambles-and-a-bad-joke.html#comment-8883 (I hate it when my fingers type "it's" when I mean "its". I need to say that before the grammar police turn up to arrest me) (I hate it when my fingers type "it's" when I mean "its". I need to say that before the grammar police turn up to arrest me)

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