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Most of us who believe in the scientific method are not opposed to alternative suggestions or inquiry, What we are cautious of are the unsubstantiated claims and non-scientific presentation of treatment options offered to a vulnerable population that have been disappointed by more "traditional approaches". Often the same attitude of the past, like millions of years ago, we deified what we did not understand and called it faith. I wonder if that might not be a factor in our wish, hope, desire, and even demand for some thing that will make us happy or potent. I often wonder about the thousand of potions or articles of health that have been consumed by us only to find that in time, only a few are medicines of true value. Science, like the wheels of justice grind very slowly but fine. Although I often think just how fast our discoveries are coming, I am, also, aware that they are based on years of study and thoughtfulness. Some things that feel good, smell good, or even taste good are not, by themselves, indicators of value apart from the sensory gratification. It seems to me that we are all in the process of becoming, or some folks say a "work in process".