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According to multiple other sources however has stated that Homeopathy has no actual concrete evidence to support its effectiveness.

Most of the homeopathy remedies are first diluted to such an extent that it's unlikely there's a single molecule of the original substance remaining in the final remedy. In cases like these, homeopathic remedies consist of nothing but water. Many people who use homeopathy may see an improvement in their health condition as the result of a phenomenon known as the placebo effect, however if the treatment only provides a placebo effect, you may miss out on other treatments that have been proven to be more effective.

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Feng shui is officially classified as a pseudoscience as it makes claims about the functioning world (e.g. the positioning of different objects in a given area brings luck) that cannot be proven via the scientific method. Science relies on observation or concrete evidence to form a testable hypothesis on the way the universe works.

However, some may argue it is actually a science. Feng shui has dated back to thousands of years ago, and the development of it was rooted in careful observations of the natural environment and its impact on well-being. A few of the feng shui principles also align with well established scientific concepts, emphasising the need for natural light and ventilation, or even highlighting the arrangement of furniture for optimal functioning.

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- hypnosis is about using tricks to convince the subject that the hypnotist has control over them

- a hypnotic trance is a person holding the belief that they are being controlled by the hypnotist

- Examples of tricks: talking in weird speech patterns, wearing a suit, hanging diplomas all over the walls, making the subject breathe irregularly, claiming that the subject’s eyes are getting tired because of the words that the hypnotists saying and not because they've been staring at a pendulum

- hypnosis is just a persuasion process and the reason that these periodic inductions are working is because they look convincing enough to work

- the subjects are just exploiting the belief that they're being controlled by someone or something else to give themselves the legitimacy to do what they already wanted to do and be who they already wanted to be

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Doubts that TCM medicinal materials e.g. herbs are unclean or contaminated, brings adverse health effects

Some TCM medicinal materials are toxic when overused

Rebuttal: western medicines also have the risk of contamination and overdose

TCM lacks the calibre of regulation that western medicine increases risk of misdiagnosis and mistreatment

Rebuttal: lack of regulation is a direct result of society's preconceived preference to the more dominant discipline (that is western medicine), increased funding for research etc and increased implementations can make TCM safer and more effective

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Perspective 1: Astrology originated back in 1800 BCE, so it cannot be false.
Science is not developed at all in that period. They knew nothing about space but made some "educated guess" on what is happening in the world, what is the meaning of life etc. Overall, it's their belief, and that belief originated from their lack of scientific knowledge.

Perspective 2: Astrology is accurate in most of the times
There are many phenomenons that seem to be correct, but no scientific reasoning is given. In this case, although the seasonal shifts does have to do with Earth orbiting the sun (which results in change of displacement, or position of sun relative to earth), it does not give an explanation to divine communications, for instance.

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Homeopathy is a form of treatment founded in the 18th century. Homeopathy is based on the theory of ‘treating like with like’ the notion that a disease can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people.

Homeopathic remedies are produced by diluting (watering down) an active substance that causes similar symptoms in the belief that this will reduce the likelihood of harm. Many uses homoeopathy in hopes to treat asthma, ear infections, hay fever, mental health conditions, such as depression, stress and anxiety, allergies, such as food allergies, dermatitis (an allergic skin condition), arthritis, high blood pressure.

According to the National Library of Science which prepared investigated the effectiveness of Homeopathy by investigating How healthy are chronically ill patients after eight years of homeopathic treatment, Results from a long term observational study. In the end they came to an conclusion that Patients who seek homeopathic treatment are likely to improve considerably and that the effects persist for as long as 8 years.

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definition:
"ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects, and space in an environment to achieve harmony and balance in a way that will bring peace and harmony" (National Geographic)

- a major consideration when purchasing property in regions of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
- Feng Shui deemed to bring luck or ward off bad luck to people
- Methods and tools: Feng Shui consultant/ Feng Shui master goes into the home and examines the placement and arrangement of objects in the home
- originated from Chinese Astronomy

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- Hypnosis makes people feel calm and relaxed, which supposedly makes them more open to suggestions about behaviour changes.

- the provider typically begins by talking in a gentle, soothing tone, describing images that create a sense of relaxation, security and well-being.

- They then suggest ways for the subject to achieve their goals. That may include, for example, ways to ease pain or reduce cravings to smoke. The provider also may help the subject visualize vivid, meaningful mental images of themselves accomplishing their goals.

- Although people are more open to suggestions during hypnosis, they don't lose control over their behaviour during a hypnosis session.

- It can be helpful in pain control, hot flashes caused by menopause, behaviour change, cancer treatment side effects, and reducing anxiety associated with fears and phobias.

- In general, the more quickly and easily people reach a state of relaxation and calm during a session, the more likely it is that they will benefit from hypnosis.

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use various psychological and physical approaches and herbal products to address health problems.
TCM is a science because many studies and research have verified:
Acupuncture can ease types of pain that are often chronic, such as low-back pain, neck pain, knee pain...
A tai chi program may improve balance and stability in older people and those with Parkinson’s disease, help people cope with fibromyalgia (a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues) and back/knee pain, promote quality of life and improve mood in people with heart failure.
Chinese herbal products can treat many medical problems, including stroke, heart disease, mental disorders, and respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis and the common cold)

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Astrology refers to a variety of divinatory practises that assert to be able to ascertain knowledge about human affairs and terrestrial happenings by analysing the positions of celestial objects. It has been prevalent in many cultures in both ancient and medieval eras. In the modern era, Astrology isn't as popular.

We believe that Astrology is an example of pseudoscience.

First of all, Astrology is widely classified as pseudoscience ever since the 18th century. It has been argued by many experts that Astrology doesn't link to the observable universe.

Indeed, no scientific experiments nor scientific reasonings were published. There's lack of evidence that the motion of different stars/planets affect you and I. Consider this: If a celestial body used for astrology collided with another star, what will be the result? Researches nowadays have also pointed out that astrology is merely a form of cognitive bias.

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We think that telepathy should be classified as a pseudoscience. Telepathy is defined as ‘the transferring of information through minds without physical touch’, and does not have plausible evidence within the scope of our knowledge in biology. Humans are constantly subconsciously making movements that reflect their thoughts, and these cues can communicate a person’s thoughts/feelings to a highly aware and sensitive person. The concept of telepathy originates from people trying to understand how the brain works by applying ‘physical scientific concepts to mental phenomena’, as well as trying to understand paranormal activity, another occurrence that can be explained with logical facts rather than 'ghost sightings'.

An experiment to be conducted to prove telepathy, where magician and mentalist Washington Irving Bishop was able to correctly locate hidden objects. While people attributed this to him being able to read minds, he was actually just of great muscular sensitivity, and was highly skilled in detecting minor and unconscious movements of man.