Alternative Medicine

Alternative medicine is, by definition, medicine that has not been shown to work — or has been shown not to work. If it worked, it would simply be medicine. The essays in this category examine homeopathy, acupuncture, and other alternative treatments through the lens of the placebo-controlled trial.

Essays

Homeopathy (planned)

A planned essay on dilution, Avogadro's number, and why homeopathic remedies contain no active ingredient.