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Behind the Bastards

Part One: The Bastard Who Invented Homeopathy

Oct 22, 2019
01:18:25
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Comedian Billy Wayne Davis joins the host to discuss the baby-killing horror of homeopathy. They explore the origins of homeopathy, its foundation of diluting poison, and Samuel Hanman's controversial methods including scabies as the root of all illnesses. They also touch on unconventional medical practices, the state of medical therapy in the early 19th century, and the unintentional impact of homeopathy.
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  • Hahnemann's theory of 'like cures like' forms the foundation of homeopathy.
  • Hahnemann conducted experiments on himself and others to test the effects of various substances.

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Hahnemann's Theory of Like Cures Like

Hahnemann develops the theory of 'like cures like,' where substances that produce symptoms similar to an illness are used to treat that illness.

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