Posted by Klavot on March 25, 2007, at 9:08:28
In reply to Re: neighbourhood, posted by Klavot on March 25, 2007, at 8:11:36
The fact that the psychiatric establishment endorses the use of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder and depression serves as an inconvenient counterexample to the conspiracy theory that the medical establishment only pushes treatments which can be patented. Now ask yourself: why doesn't organised psychiatry promote other natural treatments like Vitamins B and C? The conspiracy theorists would tell you it is because these cannot be patented, though I suspect more it has something to do with lack of clinically established benefits.
The human body needs micronutrients for its biochemical functioning. That does not mean that micronutrients per se are healthy. It's a bit like saying: "gasoline makes my car run, so adding extra gasoline should make my car run even better".
The sceptic's existence is a lonely one. The sceptical viewpoint will always be the unpopular one. I think you are wise to take the advice of orthomolecular therapists with megadose supplements of salt.
Klavot
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