Gynakol Geburtshilfliche Rundsch. 1995 ; 35(1): 46-8.

[Transgressing the limits of naturopathy]

Lindenmann J.

Universit�t Z�rich, Schweiz.

Three examples of the tendency of nonconventional medicine to transgress its self-imposed limits are presented: (1) the efforts of Benveniste to confer scientific respectability on homeopathy; (2) the attempt, by press conference, to popularize home delivery; (3) the creation of a new demand by the offer of subaquatic delivery.