Comments on: It Works Because You Say So

By: Homeopathy and the Christian Nation

Homeopathy and the Christian Nation — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:53:32 +0000

[...] I wrote about a group in the UK called 10:23. Their goal was to swallow as many homeopathic pills as they [...]

By: Lee Schneider

Lee Schneider — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:26:31 +0000

LOL. That is really a mind-bender. Thanks for commenting.

By: H. Michael Karshis

H. Michael Karshis — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:50:22 +0000

Reminds me of one of my mom’s quotes regarding a family friend that was always either getting sick, sick or just getting over being sick . My mom would say: “She’s not a hypochondriac, she just thinks she is…” Genius. Great post Lee, I’m feeling better already.

By: Lee Schneider

Lee Schneider — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:35:02 +0000

Thanks for the links!

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:21:28 +0000

Hey, Lee. Some resources from UCLA that address the topic of integrating alternative medicine with Western.. including conference on Feb. 3…
Two links:
1. http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/medical-students-say-western-medicine-150587.aspx

2. http://www.newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/integrating-western-medicine-with-152060.aspx

I continue to enjoy reading the blog posts.. keep me posted on the protest…

By: Lee Schneider

Lee Schneider — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:42:11 +0000

I’ll let you know what happens with the protest. Thanks for commenting, Tabby.

By: Lee Schneider

Lee Schneider — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:41:40 +0000

LOL. Maybe we all just “think” we’re alive?

By: Bob Ellal

Bob Ellal — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:22:54 +0000

Lee,

The woman downstairs badgered me into seeing some New Age practitioner about my chronic pain. The diagnosis consisted of extending my arm straight out to the side; then the “doctor” would name off food and substances and move my arm to my side–if the arm pulled down smoothly, that food was okay. If there was resistance, I should avoid it. When she got to “beer” I let my arm collapse to my side like it was an overcooked noodle. Go figure. As subjective and harebrained an experience I’ve ever had.

But the placebo effect works, as it’s been very well-documented. That indicates a very powerful mind/body connection. After using the qigong through my cancer fun and games, and miraculously surviving, one oncologist dismissed it as the placebo effect. I laughed, and said “So I’m not really alive–I just think I’m alive? I feel so foolish!”

Bob

By: Tabby Biddle

Tabby Biddle — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:42:45 +0000

I like this post. I think the Placebo Effect shows us how powerful our belief system is in our healing. I never really understood homeopathy — so thanks for explaining. I’m curious to hear how the January 30 “protest” turns out. Please keep us updated!