Re: [H] Did homeopathy kill Steve Jobs, founder of Apple

> But let us not even assume it was homeopathy! Who did he see, or consult
> with?
>Did he do so by choice? Did he get good advice? Was he properly informed
>about
>his choices, and options?

The problem is that there are no controls on the use of the word
"homeopathy." I see the word "homeopathic" thrown around inaccurately all
the time, whether in advertising to describe OTC products that are NOT
homeopathic, or as a catch-all term for ALL forms of alternative medicine.
As a consequence, the failures of all manner of alternative practices (and
outright snake-oil products!) are laid at our doorstep, despite the fact
that they have absolutely nothing to do with the homeopathic system of
medicine. Not only is it a false accusation, it reveals either profound lack
of knowledge or near-criminal deceit on the part of the person making the
accusation.

While I don't think it would be feasible (or desirable) to trademark the
word, I can't help but wonder if there isn't some legislative/regulatory
recourse--at least here in the U.S.--wherein products or services described
as "homeopathic" would have to demonstrate that they are, in fact, based on
Hahnemann's system of medicine in order to use the term in their
advertising/packaging.

Cee

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