The 10 Most Insane Medical Practices in History

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leila1213 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:45:08 GMT

Yes, definitely add routine nonmedical circumcision to the top of that list!! Completely insane.

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johnalexwood — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:36:16 GMT

More about lobotomies in CCHR's "Psychiatry: An Industry of Death" Museum in LA: Here's a video about it: www.cchr.org/.../museum_video_tour.html

I think Methadone (and its Nazi connections) should be in the list as it's more adductive than heroin, yet touted as a 'cure' for heroin addiction!

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maxiemc1 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:37:02 GMT

I believe in Lobotomies. I think they should be done on men who molest and rape little children.

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Radiantsun — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:15:06 GMT

Re: Giving a cervical cancer vaccine to boys

To the extent that I agree that this is a bad idea is the same extent to which I think that vaccine's in general may not be good for us, however I'm not sold either way.

However, assuming that this particular vaccine is 'safe' to give to girl, it really should also be given to boys.

The vaccine is against four strains of the STD that causes cervical cancer. While the disease can be transmitted from girl to girl most of the transmission is from male to female or female to male. Males are carriers too, most of the time they are asymptomatic. And, more importantly, unless it is the strains of HPV that cause genital warts, there is no way to know if a boy has HPV, there is no test. This is an STD that can spread even with the use of condoms. :/

It is a good idea to give boys a vaccine for this is it protects against HPV, the disease that causes some cervical cancer, anal cancer, and throat cancer. (www.newscientist.com/.../dn11819-oral-sex-can-cause-throat-cancer.html) I'm assuming this means that the boys then cannot be carriers and transmitters. It also protects the boys against throat and anal cancer, and in rare cases penile cancer.

The vaccine protects against genital warts in addition to cervical cancer. But, just two of the strains that cause warts, and two of the strains that cause cervical cancer.

So, it isn't stupid to give boys this vaccine, assuming that as a vaccine is actually is safe.

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Hawk57 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:44:53 GMT

Leah, Just to help you along in your walk... It's always GODS will to heal! Problem is, GODS will doesn't always come to pass. When CHRIST died, he died for all the sin of the whole world. It's GODS will that everyone come to CHRIST and enter into heaven. But not everyone will, they need to receive CHRIST, it's there choice. As far as healing, CHRIST redeemed us from the curse of the law. Galatians 3:13. We now have scriptures to stand on for healing. If your a born again christian, you already have your healing, were not asking for GOD to heal us. we received it when CHRIST was raised from the cross. It's the same with salvation...It was completed at the cross. Christ is not coming back down to the cross every time someone is saved, his part is complete. Now we need do our part and receive. When searching for answers, you need to look to the the bible and find GODS will.You need to know GODS will. If you ask not knowing, you ask in doubt and unbelief and you will not receive. That's why we have the scriptures, to know our father. In times of emergencies and you don't know what to do. Look to John chapter 14, 15, & 16. This is JESUS last minute instructions to his disciples. His first statment "Let not your heart be troubled." Wish I had more time & space...If I can help you don't hesitate to ask... "HAWK"

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curious7 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:05:04 GMT

"Big Pharma" rules. That and junk science.

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curious7 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:03:24 GMT

Today this craziness is called "Big Pharma."

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chimples — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:16:59 GMT

I read the other day that major surgeries were performed on children without anesthesia up until the '60s. I thought it might be in this article if true. Can anyone confirm?

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Leah_Reimer — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:17:01 GMT

Hawk, as much as I love Jesus, he's been asked upon many a time to heal a person from cancer and it hasn't happened. It was right for YOU but not what's going to happen for everyone.

That kids cough syrup sounds way too much fun. Those poor babies who got addicted to it and then had to go through withdrawl...I'm sure they're parents just gave them more then if they were crying. No wonder the world is such a screwed up place now, our grandparents are all drug babies.

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Hawk57 — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:23:23 GMT

Unfortunately, I went through Chemo and radiation.....That was before I knew truth about Doctors and Drug Companies. They also told me my heart was only working at 46% on the left side and it would never come back. That was 2003..1 later year my heart was 100% They (Doctors) also said I would need medicine for high blood pressure. My blood pressure is 120/80. What did I do???

1. GOD - By his (JESUS CHRIST) stripes I'm Healed, Medicine, Herbs, Vitamins, yes and even Organic

foods will not heal you. Don't get me wrong, there is wisdom in eating right! but it will only give you

the elements necessary to allow your body to heal itself.

2. Stay away from main stream Doctors. There’re ignorant of any topic concerning nutrition. If they can't

poison it, cut it out, or simply hide the symptoms there’s lost. and;

3. Find someone strong enough to tell the truth...Thank You!!! Doctor Mercola, he is willing to stand

against the corrupt powers of the AMA and Prescription Drug Companies.

1st Peter 2:24

Isaiha 53:5

3rd John 2

Matthew 8:17

GOD BLESS YOU!!!

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rconger834aol — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:31:49 GMT

Great Scott!

My wife is an ER psych nurse- the stories and ineptitude would astound you. . .if not for HIIPA. . .

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MelissaEvans — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:49:07 GMT

I'm a childbirth educator and have some more to add:

~Circumcision (male or female)

~Cytotec to induce/augment labor

~Supine position for birth

~Episiotomies

~DES/Thalidomide for pregnant women

~Artificial milk companies being allowed to advertise

~Pubic shaving and enemas

~Banning VBAC's

~Disallowing breech vaginal births

~Early cord clamping

~Separating families (dad from laboring mom; baby from mom after birth)

~Disallowing a laboring woman food and drink

~Continuous electronic fetal monitoring

~Routine ultrasound

~Disallowing Kangaroo Mother Care for premies

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Dr Rik — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:53:09 GMT

How to keep your credibility up. One strategy;

Reject all non medical-so called "alternative" care by claiming no research or evidence, after your criteria have excluded all clinically observed results, all case study research and any not RCT with a large cohort. Eliminates Naturopathic, Chiropractic, Nutrition...

DON'T apply the same criteria to Surgery and Drugs, otherwise they would be rejected also.

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zoarian — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 20:29:20 GMT

I think i saw some mercurichrome for sale not that long ago...just last year or so.

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John7100 — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:45:56 GMT

Regarding this statement

Lobotomies:"They were used for years to treat everything from schizophrenia to depression, anxiety and moodiness -- until it was discovered that it often caused mental retardation."

Even though, I don't really know that much about the actual practice of lobotomy, I am amazed that it took so long to deduce that it causes retardation.

And shocked, as Kua notes, that they are still being done. Really?

This is a prime example that extends to everyday life:

It appears many people are "asleep" to the consequences of their behavior and more.

Wake up!