Guest guest Posted March 8, 1999 Report Share Posted March 8, 1999 In a message dated 3/7/99 10:27:02 PM !!!First Boot!!!, jrobbins@... writes: << Homeopathy is making a comeback because people are getting smarter about their health, >> Or perhaps they are getting dumber because they did not pay attention during their chemistry or physics class? Homeopathic substances are soluble substances that are diluted with distilled water and/or alcohol. Insoluble substances are pulverized and mixed with lactose. One part of the diluted mixture is diluted again, and the process is repeated to reach the desired concentration. Serial dilutions of 1:10 are designated by the Roman numeral " X " ; 1X = 1/10; 3X = 1/1,000, and 6X = 1/1,000,000. Serial dilutions of 1:100 are expressed with the Roman numeral " C " ; 1C = 1/100; 3C = 1/1,000,000, and so on. Most homeopathic products range from 6X to 30C, but some carry designations as high as 200C. (Remember that homeopaths believe that the more diluted it is, the more potent/stronger it is). Now, for a chemistry lesson. Ever heard of Avogadro's number? Dilution beyond Avogadro's number (6.023 x 10 to the 23rd power), which corresponds to 24X or 12C homeopathic potencies, MAKES it UNLIKELY that even one molecule of the original substance remains in the finished product! Remember the swimming pool & Tylenol? RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 1999 Report Share Posted March 8, 1999 In a message dated 3/7/99 10:27:02 PM !!!First Boot!!!, jrobbins@... writes: << Homeopathy is making a comeback because people are getting smarter about their health, >> Or perhaps they are getting dumber because they did not pay attention during their chemistry or physics class? Homeopathic substances are soluble substances that are diluted with distilled water and/or alcohol. Insoluble substances are pulverized and mixed with lactose. One part of the diluted mixture is diluted again, and the process is repeated to reach the desired concentration. Serial dilutions of 1:10 are designated by the Roman numeral " X " ; 1X = 1/10; 3X = 1/1,000, and 6X = 1/1,000,000. Serial dilutions of 1:100 are expressed with the Roman numeral " C " ; 1C = 1/100; 3C = 1/1,000,000, and so on. Most homeopathic products range from 6X to 30C, but some carry designations as high as 200C. (Remember that homeopaths believe that the more diluted it is, the more potent/stronger it is). Now, for a chemistry lesson. Ever heard of Avogadro's number? Dilution beyond Avogadro's number (6.023 x 10 to the 23rd power), which corresponds to 24X or 12C homeopathic potencies, MAKES it UNLIKELY that even one molecule of the original substance remains in the finished product! Remember the swimming pool & Tylenol? RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 1999 Report Share Posted March 8, 1999 Yes, I've heard of all of that. Where'd you copy all that from. You read it but you sure came to some weird conclusions...................... Yeah, it's Jeanne and Mr Biggles again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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