Leading researchers conclude the placebo response is real and important, and are pivoting to understand and “harness” the underlying mind-body connection.
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Dispenza’s mind-body retreats produce “phenomenal” results, say researchers
Researchers have found systematic brain and molecular changes linked to resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery in participants at wellness retreats that focus on mind-body interventions.
Energy healing tames cancer cells, study finds
‘Hands-off’ therapies can “significantly reduce the invasiveness potential” of cancer cells, the study finds.
Laughter beats drugs to alleviate dry eye syndrome
A Chinese study finds that laughter, even when induced, is a therapy that can be at least as good as drugs.
New book exposes “blind spot” of mainstream science
A radically renewed scientific worldview is needed now, say an astrophysicist, theoretical physicist and philosopher.
Study: Coherent breathwork no better than “placebo” breathwork
Both the study and the placebo group exercise conscious control of breathing — and both showed a wellbeing boost.
“Nocebo” more powerful than placebo
November 2023 In his book "The Power of Placebos", Jeremy Howick provides an interdisciplinary perspective on placebos based on more than 20 years of research and data from over 300,000 patients. Howick, who is director of the Stoneygate Centre for Excellence in...
