The Dr. Josh Axe Show9 Sep 2024

How & Why the Placebo Effect Works

Did you know that up to 97% of reported pharmaceutical side effects might not be caused by the drug itself, but by the power of negative expectations? In this eye-opening episode of the Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the fascinating world of placebo and nocebo effects, exploring how our minds can dramatically influence our physical health. Dr. Axe unravels the science behind these phenomena, sharing: • The surprising history of the placebo effect, including a World War II story that changed medical research forever • How a simple milkshake study revealed the profound impact of our beliefs on satiety and nutrition • The shocking power of nocebo effects in medication side effects and erectile dysfunction • Why the color, shape, and even branding of pills can affect their perceived effectiveness • The intriguing differences between prayer and the placebo effect in healing Tune in to discover how harnessing the power of positive thinking could revolutionize your approach to health and wellness. You'll walk away with practical insights on how to leverage the mind-body connection for better health outcomes and a deeper understanding of the role your beliefs play in your physical well-being. Don't miss this transformative episode that bridges the gap between science and the power of belief. Subscribe now and unlock the potential of your mind to heal your body! #PlaceboEffect #NoceboEffect #MindBodyConnection #HolisticHealth #WellnessPodcast #DrJoshAxe Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------ Links: Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1103319 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0048135 https://www.jneurosci.org/content/25/45/10390 https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect#:~:text=The%20researchers%20discovered%20that%20the,as%20a%20positive%20healing%20effect. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27726982/ https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/the-placebo-effect-in-clinical-trials-in-parkinsons-disease/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00396/full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5655643/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17655657/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14585251/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1505530/ https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/mental-health/nocebo-effect https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-09907-001 https://academic.oup.com/jnci/article/95/1/19/2520190?login=false https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1505530/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pds.4169 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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