How to Argue for Your Favorite Alternative Medicine

Argument 1. It is Science
An argument used by business and manufacturer's, fringe practitioners, and others posing as, or seeking mainstream legitimacy.

"There are over 50 studies supporting ________ , which is more than the ones you say are against it."
"Of course it's based on science, __________ cites over 250 scientific references in his book."
"So what if the studies aren't published in NEJM, they are still scientific studies."
"You read Nature, an article about __________ was in there."
"________ is a Nobel prize laureate."
" __________ takes what is scientifically known and applies it in a revolutionary way."

Argument 2. Science doesn't matter
An argument used by spiritualits and others seeking converts to a product.

"If is works for me, that's all I care about."
"There's more to being healthy than scientific proof."
"Clinical trials won't disprove anything."
"Published health reports are wrought with bias and/or conspiracy and are not trustworthy."

Argument 3. It's a Choice
Uses an often emotional freedom-of-choice to substitute or supercede any other common sense, scientific or moral argument. Also used to discredit mainstream science as simply one alternative belief system.

"For health, you place importance on your Science, I place importance on harmony of the body mind and spirit."
"Do you really think everyone should be denied their right to whatever health practice they choose?"
"___________ can be just as right as any other idea about (health.)"