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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

russspeakeasy

(6,539 posts) Sun Jun 17, 2012, 11:38 PM Jun 2012

Let me start by saying I am a skeptic. [View all]

I have it from 2 people that Tinanium bracelets have improved their balance and overall health...Is this "psycho induced", or do you think it has some real benefits ?
I am an older male and have tried RX's, even acupuncture and chriopractics with zero results. I'll probably try anything at this time. I am still able to do my own yard work, but I fall a couple times in a 2 hour period. So far just skinned knees, elbows and embarassment.
Dr's did inner ear inspections....no problems there.
Suggestions anyone? Thanks in advance.

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Let me start by saying I am a skeptic. [View all] russspeakeasy Jun 2012 OP

My view - any perceived benefits are simply the placebo effect. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #1

Mine too. thanks. russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #6

Obviously but most people need totems to activate that. JackRiddler Jun 2012 #14

So they've ruled out vertigo? woodsprite Jun 2012 #2

Thank you very much. The Dr's. "eliminated" vertigo, russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #7

Have they put a 24 hour cardiac monitor on you? Warpy Jun 2012 #3

No, in fact, it has never been mentioned... russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #8

It sounds like you've got a doctor who has trivialized this Warpy Jun 2012 #11

I think you're right. I plan to pursue it... russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #13

I assume you meant titanium. laconicsax Jun 2012 #4

That is what I meant...Thanks. russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #9

We heard a show on People's Pharmacy about difficult vertigo - could be Meniere's - NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #5

I did not know about that, but I will know about it by tonight, russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #10

my pleasure, my left wing internet friend! NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #12