Witchcraft Resurgence

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Why are so many people today shunning real medicine, vaccines etc for hoaxes and gimmicks like essential oils, weight loss powders, etc? Any ideas why so many are turning away from actual medicine?

19 hours ago, Horseshoe said:

Sorry, but there are some "views" that are not worthy of respect. Views which completely ignore facts and science and can result in serious harm to individuals and society at large are not going to be given any respect by me.

The definition of respect has two meaning according to the dictionary. the second one is...

"due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others."

It does not infer that their views are correct.

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5 hours ago, juniper222 said:

The definition of respect has two meaning according to the dictionary. the second one is...

"due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others."

It does not infer that their views are correct.

And I will repeat:

Sorry, but there are some "views" that are not worthy of respect. Views which completely ignore facts and science and can result in serious harm to individuals and society at large are not going to be given any respect by me.

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My pet peeve is the annual mandatory influenza vaccine.

I never used to get the flu vaccine until my employer mandated it as a condition of employment and I seldom got sick.

Got the flu vaccine in October, and by the end of December I had Influenza type A -which I was supposedly inoculated against.

Annual flu vaccines are a crapshoot as they try to predict what strains of flu will strike. Remember Koch’s Postulates from microbiology class? Vaccine planning for flu season has none of that, they are essentially guessing based upon very limited epidemiological data. Trying to predict the flu and what batch of vaccine to cook up is practically junk science but it's big bucks for the big pharma.

Most healthcare organizations make money off flu vaccines in their VBP if they make a certain benchmark. 100% employees vaccinated (with few exceptions) and 100% screening of inpatients (they can refuse) but they have to be screened and offered the vaccine to reach the benchmark.

I am uncomfortable with the fact that congress exempted companies that produce flu vaccines from liability if their vaccines cause harm.

I am also uncomfortable with the fact my employer can make me take a vaccine in violation of my privacy and personal choice by threatening to take away my ability to earn a wage.

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On 1/14/2020 at 2:46 PM, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:

No I don’t want to be a rad tech. I want to be a surgeon like my daddy but he tells me the best way to go these days is NP. He says anyone going into medicine these days is crazy and that PA/NP is the best choice. I’m just still feeling it all out.

Sounds like your "daddy" has a plan for you and not what YOU want to do.

You are 23, act like it and do what YOU want.

On 1/14/2020 at 3:18 AM, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:

And my daddy is a surgeon. I know how they are ? But hey they’re the rockstars of the hospital so they’ve earned it.

On 1/14/2020 at 6:18 PM, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:

My daddy always asks them how their imaginary friends are doing and it makes me mad!

a) Your "daddy" sounds like a real A...

b) The surgeons are not rockstars, they are the d*cks of the hospital. They have earned nothing.

I repeat what I said above, grow up and do what you want.

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3 hours ago, GrumpyRN said:

Sounds like your "daddy" has a plan for you and not what YOU want to do.

You are 23, act like it and do what YOU want.

a) Your "daddy" sounds like a real A...

b) The surgeons are not rockstars, they are the d*cks of the hospital. They have earned nothing.

I repeat what I said above, grow up and do what you want.

I find it strange that a 23 y/o calls their dad "daddy"...very much like a young child.

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Does anyone have a link to studies showing results of witchcraft practices? If there are some that have data backing them I would definitely be interested.

Surgeons have not earned their titles? They are probably the most difficult hospital staff to replace, and require the most education and training.

Not to say all staff isn’t important, from the head management of the hospital to the janitorial staff,but the Surgeon is like the the lead singer, and you have your back up vocals, dancers, etc. It takes a whole team but surgeons are definitely the stars of the show.

And no, my daddy supports me. He just suggested that I look into nurse practitioner, he says being an MD is no longer worth it the way medicine is going, but if I choose to go the medical school route he still supports me.

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1 hour ago, Hoosier_RN said:

I find it strange that a 23 y/o calls their dad "daddy"...very much like a young child.

People all over the world have different pet names for their parents. Remember J.R. Ewing from the show Dallas back in the '80s? He called his parents "momma" and "daddy" and no one messed with JR.

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1 hour ago, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:

Does anyone have a link to studies showing results of witchcraft practices? If there are some that have data backing them I would definitely be interested.

It would be a pretty hard thing to study. First of all, you'd have to find enough people to openly admit to it. Then you'd have to find enough people who do things exactly the same way so they could be compared to other things. Good luck with that. Unlike religious denominations with established hierarchies, there is no central authority determining how things are done.

Best think of it as a spiritual practice, the details of which are determined by the individual. You'd be better off trying to study the results of faith healers in comparison to modern medicine.

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By the way, anyone charging money for such "services" is very likely to be a charlatan. It would be like your church charging money to put you on a prayer list. Some things should only be done out of friendship and good will.

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On 1/14/2020 at 1:13 PM, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:

Interesting! I learn so much here. I hope I meet some of these people! That has to be such a fun way to live. Reminds me of Halloweentown, that’s my favorite movie

HelpfulNatureHopeful.....I am not so sure how to respond. Let me see if I can sort it out.

The title of the thread is "Witchcraft Resurgence" and after many replies you admit that you didnt "KNOW" people believed in ,that stuff any more.

As you enter into the medical profession you need to be cognizant of those around you. Let's imagine you are at an executive board meeting when you make an offhand comment about those crazy anti-vaccers and the CEO is very active in anti_vac legistration. As one grows older...one realizes it is important to not put one's foot in one's mouth and chew up to one's hip!

I live outside of Boston and worked where there is a heavy Wicca presence. I admit I knew little until I worked in and around Salem, MA.

Witchcraft, or Wicca, has very little to do with Samantha and the Power of Three.

Wicca is a religion with a strong focus on the elements, mature, meditation using crystals, essential oils, "prayers" to shed goodness. I am still learning but I am fascinated by Wicca. I worked with many Wicca believers and practioners. Whether you agree or not as a medical professional you may not judge.

As a professional patient these days I look for ways to help me with healing...including Wicca. As a professional nurse you/we need to remember it is NOT for us to judge. The mind and the power of positive thinking is something one cannot ignore. As a nurse it is VERY IMPORTANT for you respect your patients wishes.

Your only job is to educate your patient and g;ive them the best information available.

Keep an open mind. Llisten. The mind body connection is extraordinary and has been well documented. I have a very rare auto immune disorder and while there is no proof...the power of positive thinking heals

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6 hours ago, Hoosier_RN said:

I find it strange that a 23 y/o calls their dad "daddy"...very much like a young child.

To be fair, this is a southern thing. People, even men in their 50's call their mothers mama and their fathers daddy.

Hell, I'm from Chicago and I call my dad daddy. It's regional.

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17 minutes ago, CelticGoddess said:

To be fair, this is a southern thing. People, even men in their 50's call their mothers mama and their fathers daddy.

Hell, I'm from Chicago and I call my dad daddy. It's regional.

I'm from the south (Alabama) and never heard it past age 12...only in movies. ?‍♀️

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