Essay:Naturopath to Rationalist Translation Guide

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Note- I am not against Alternative Medicine entirely. This is Issue #2 of my Translation Guide series

Naturopathic Language Rationalist Translation
"Homeopathy has no side effects" Because it is no different than drinking tap water
"Alternative medicine will cure cancer because Chemo failed" Alternative medicine will actually cure excess wallet cash while giving false hope
"Herbal Medicine is safe because it is natural" Appeal to nature; don't forget that the poison Night Shade is natural, will you ingest that too?
"This natural medicine is chemical free" Ignoring all of Chemistry considering EVERYTHING is a chemical
"Dragon bones will cure AIDS" Might as well eat a rock, same physiological effect
"Big Pharma is evil because they only care about money" Yeah, because natural medicine companies have absolutely no intention of lying and making money off their lies (Insert Sarcasm)
"Naturopaths are good because they take extra time with patients" Fine and dandy but all you are given is useless "medications" that are unregulated and may be dangerous