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The Jordan Harbinger Show

882: Homeopathy | Skeptical Sunday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Jordan Harbinger

Education, Science, Business

4.812.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Is homeopathy an effective alternative medicine or an unproven, unscientific sham? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to find out!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:
  • Homeopathy is an alternative medicine with a long history, relying on the principle of "like cures like" and the idea that water has memory.
  • Despite lacking scientific proof, homeopathic products are widely marketed and sold, even though they're required to carry warnings of unproven efficacy.
  • Homeopathic practices have faced criticism, and DNA testing has even revealed mislabeled or diluted ingredients and dangerous products on the market.
  • Some people turn to homeopathy for stress relief and placebo effects, but many are unaware of its lack of scientific basis.
  • While there's pushback against homeopathy, it continues to thrive due to marketing, endorsements by celebrities, and regulatory gaps.
  • Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!
  • Connect with Michael Regilio at his websiteTwitterInstagram, and YouTube, and make sure to check out the Michael Regilio Plagues Well With Others podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts!

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1:37.6

as we all know, especially here in the United States, alternative medicines they sound appealing.

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