Hi, xroxer:
I take some offense at Your condescending "amateur scientists" reference, so prefer to disabuse You of some odd notions You seem to be encumbered by:
In my working career (non-medical), I was not a scientist but an engineer. I had three scientists working for me and in fact was remunerated by my company at an annual rate thankfully well in excess of that which is typical; they elected to rely upon my observational prowess for enough years. If You are interested, I joined a company called Linear Technology (symbol LLTC) in 1983.
With several others, I initiated the use SPC within our company and am otherwise familiar enough with the scientific method to evaluate papers even within other disciplines.
So if You want to discuss something specific please feel free to do so, but unless You are ready to evaluate the evidence for Yourself, You really do not have any substantial claim, especially when (IMHO) You suggest finding "peer-reviewed studies demonstrating solid evidence," which can be done on both sides of this very issue, but the idea of FUNDED studies is to PROMOTE the use of drugs.
Therefore, I hope You will be a little more respectful and especially not refer to anecdotal experiences as "theories."
Thank You,
John
