Posted by Larry Hoover on April 13, 2005, at 11:04:13
In reply to Neuroscience tests » joebob, posted by barbaracat on April 12, 2005, at 18:34:55
> My question lies more with, are these tests really measuring something useful?
Simply put, no the tests do not measure anything useful.
They use the tests to sell a philosophy, a belief structure. They use the tests to increase cash flow for themselves, while simultaneously convincing you that they are doing something to help you. The test itself does not contribute to changing how you feel (other than by suggestion).
But, once convinced of the validity of their philosophy ("Look! The tests prove you are low serotonin, high histamine (or whatever)."), and already having you invested financially and emotionally, they can now sell you expensive supplements to "treat your low serotonin, high histamine" etc.
That is finally the point where treatment becomes possible.....the taking of supplements.
You don't have to buy *their* supplements to have the effect. You don't have to believe *their* philosophy to have the effect. No, all you have to do is swallow some supplements, which could come from any source.
They sell you two things. One is an overarching belief system (which may or may not be valid, and is unproveable, in any case). And the other thing they sell you is (expensive) supplements.
That's how I see it, anyway.
Lar
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