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Originally Posted by IROC
I vote BS. One of the problems is that it is hard to do double-blind studies as it is difficult to give the patients a placebo when the treatment is sticking needles into your body. In fact, one term I've seen applied to it is that it is a "theatrical placebo".
When you read the underlying "logic" behind how acupuncture is supposed to work, it is obvious that it is a scam. "Qi" and "meridians"? Really?  |
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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
If it works for you great. Magic crystals, pyramid power, cedar smoke, or meditation all can work if reall believe it. The Placebo effect is well documented. It is your money to spend as you see fit.
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Originally Posted by Norm K
I've used acupuncture with success. Like anything else YYMV, of course.
For those who would dismiss it out of hand, who believe that any gains or relief is nothing more than the placebo effect, I would ask them to explain its efficacy on animals.
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As noted, I'm one who has personally experienced positive results. I, of course, understand the placebo effect and although I don't think that's why it helped, I will not discount the possibility.
On the other hand, two of our horses and one of our dogs, along with a number of equine and canine companions of several friends, do not share that understanding and yet they were very clearly helped.
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