UK Athritis Charity Hits Back at Placebo Claim | Arthritis Information

March 20, 2008 - Press Dispensary - Claims that all complementary and alternative therapies (CAMs) are nothing more than placebos, despite evidence to the contrary, are misguided, according to The Arthritic Association ( http://www.arthriticassociation.org.uk ), and may be hindering the cause of progress in the understanding of chronic health conditions.

The statement comes in response to yesterday's report* from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm suggesting links between rheumatoid arthritis, diet and the risk of stroke or heart failure. The Arthritic Association claims this is indicative of the growing body of knowledge linking diet to the causes and treatment of arthritis which has been largely ignored by the medical establishment because of its ‘alternative’ label.

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http://www.pressdispensary.co.uk/releases/c991668.phpThis is sad and the reason most people 'listen to their doctors' instead of trying inexpensive 'safe' attempts at health like diet. '

Pip

Pip,

I have always said diet was 1/3 a piece of the puzzle to unlocking the mystery of illness and making dietary improvements. IMO vitamins and supplements are not needed because you can get those things from taking the time and investment in eating the correct foods.

I don't think it has to do with listening to Dr.'s. It comes from a lack of interest from the individual.

The two simplest things to change is diet and mindset but society as a whole wants results NOW. Hence the dependence upon pills.

Have a Happy Easter!

And yes I have to pull my self away from those marshmellow peeps