4 definitions by Xnerdz
An alternative, none science-based medicine which originated on the now outdated and completely disproved principle that water holds a "memory" of diluted substances, and that "the similar cures the similar". That is, even if they are diluted to a level where absolutely no molecules of the said substance can remain. Various studies have repeatedly shown that homeopathic remedies are as effective as any placebo treatments.
"Hey John, do you wanna try these new pills from the homeopathy clinic?"
- "Sure Bob, I'm gonna try them out on my way to my crystal-magnets natural acupuncture therapy"
- "Sure Bob, I'm gonna try them out on my way to my crystal-magnets natural acupuncture therapy"
by Xnerdz August 6, 2015
The position of a person who believes that vaccines are generally armful for health and are associated (yet not limited) to the cause of autism in children.
Ignoring the whole body of well documented evidence that vaccines have effectively cured diseases like polio, smallpox and measles, anti-vaxers most common arguments are based on false correlation statistics, mainly seeded by dubious and discredited studies. They will argue that if celebrities like Jenny McCarth, Michele Bachmann and Charlie Sheen agrees with them, then who cares about a scientists opinion?
Anti-vaxers will generally accuse the opposition of partaking in a global "big pharma" conspiracy, if ever they dare to disagree with them.
Such movement poses a real threat for the children. They are particularly vulnerable because of the time they pass in schools classrooms, playing field or any other social gatherings, which can greatly increase the spread of infectious diseases even if a majority of children are vaccinated.
Ignoring the whole body of well documented evidence that vaccines have effectively cured diseases like polio, smallpox and measles, anti-vaxers most common arguments are based on false correlation statistics, mainly seeded by dubious and discredited studies. They will argue that if celebrities like Jenny McCarth, Michele Bachmann and Charlie Sheen agrees with them, then who cares about a scientists opinion?
Anti-vaxers will generally accuse the opposition of partaking in a global "big pharma" conspiracy, if ever they dare to disagree with them.
Such movement poses a real threat for the children. They are particularly vulnerable because of the time they pass in schools classrooms, playing field or any other social gatherings, which can greatly increase the spread of infectious diseases even if a majority of children are vaccinated.
Anti-vaxer arguments in a nutshell:
"I just don't see the evidence for vaccines causing aut..."
- "YOU'RE JUST A SHILL PAID BY BIG PHARMA!!!"
"I just don't see the evidence for vaccines causing aut..."
- "YOU'RE JUST A SHILL PAID BY BIG PHARMA!!!"
by Xnerdz August 6, 2015
An alternative medicine that consists of sticking needles in various places of the body. Practitioners claim that it is effective for pain relief and can actually cure some diseases. However, studies have repeatedly shown that the beneficial effects are no better than placebo and the specific placing of needles do not matter.
Do you want a massage for you back pain?
- Nah, I'll go stick some needles in it. Acupuncture surely works since alternative practitioners would never lie.
- Nah, I'll go stick some needles in it. Acupuncture surely works since alternative practitioners would never lie.
by Xnerdz September 9, 2015
A slang term coined by Tesla Motor engineers and used by Tesla Motor fans to designate the front trunk of the vehicle.
by Xnerdz September 9, 2015