Placebo, nocebo, & how they can play into health and wellness

In this 102nd episode I return from my short break and start my "second season" with the very interesting topic of placebo. This was a topic that we studied extensively in my Doctorate of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine program and what we know about it goes far beyond what you might otherwise believe. Indeed, placebo tends to be a four letter word in medicine. Something to scrutinize. But what if I told you that you are more susceptible to suggestion around any medical experience than you think?And what exactly is a nocebo effect?And just how do medical studies use placebo effectively? Is it even possible?And lastly, how might we use concepts of placebo strategically in how we think about an experience that will work to our advantage? In this episode I will discuss several published studies that detail just how mindset can have a positive, and rather surprising impact on things like weight loss, appetite, sleep quality, longevity, and more!