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Articles on the intersection of homeopathy and modern medical research.

This is Why Homeopaths Emphasize Clinical Results over Theory

Classical homeopathy is first and foremost a clinical science concerned with the healing of living beings. As such its main concern is the practice of medicine, in contrast with conventional medicine where theoretical considerations (such as through what mechanism a medication exerts its effect) are primary.

What cannot be explained is nevertheless real

What is important for homeopaths is that … Read more →

Is Homeopathic Medicine the “Enemy of Reason”?

Homeopathy has been the target of criticism by skeptical scientists and physicians throughout its history. One has just been broadcast in The Enemies of Reason, a two-part British TV documentary about New-Age and alternative medical practices.

But this critical view of alternative medicine by a prominent scientist, shown in the video below, suffers from major flaws which I will comment … Read more →

Skepticism About Homeopathy: Can’t We Just Ignore the Skeptics?

Homeopathy is the bad boy of healing systems. Over 200 years after its inception it continues to generate controversy, and being skeptical about homeopathy is far more popular than simply accepting it as is.

It is not surprising, therefore, that possibly the most popular article on this blog has been Is Homeopathic Medicine the “Enemy of Reason”? (see also … Read more →

Debating the Availability of Publicly Funded Homeopathic Treatment

In the recent article on skepticism about homeopathy we saw how we cannot ignore skeptical media reports because of their powerful influence on the acceptance of homeopathy in society. Well, if we cannot ignore them then let’s debate them!

In today’s article I present a video of a recent debate between physician and homeopath Peter Fisher, clinical director of … Read more →