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Showing posts with label homeopathy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homeopathy. Show all posts

Path-y-ological science: Homeopathy and the memory of water

Inspite of its anecdotal benefits, homeopathy has rightly been regarded as dubious science. Especially its strained hypothesis of dilution actually increasing the potency of a drug runs counter to established scientific principles. But anecdotal evidence and good faith continues to fuel the homeopathic establishment. A novel hypothesis to explain the basic principle of homeopathy- the "memory of water"- was long discarded. Unfortunately, it seems to be getting credence once again. The new debate, however, establishes no basis for believing in this fantastic idea...

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