The Tomato Effect

(1) A term asserted to be used in medicine menaing the rejection of effective medical treatments because they conflict with currently accepted medical theories.

(2) It is reported that the tomato was not eaten in the US until 1820 because it was beleived to poisonous. This even though Europeans had been eating tomatoes for years with no ill effects.

(3) A movie exploring the possibility of foul play in the death of doctor practicing "Environmental Medicine". (See http://www.rabble-rouser.com/about.html)