193: "Beyond Medicine: Exploring the Placebo and Nocebo Effects"

193: "Beyond Medicine: Exploring the Placebo and Nocebo Effects"

Update: 2025-09-03
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This episode is part 5 of a 5-part series on the mind body connection. Reading from his book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health, David discusses the profound impact of the mind on physical health, referencing studies and personal experiences. The Placebo Effect: Insights into how belief and expectation can lead to real physiological changes, supported by medical literature. The Nocebo Effect: Understanding how negative beliefs can harm health, with examples from clinical trials. Vision Improvement Story: David shares his personal journey of improving vision naturally using the Bates Method.


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00:00 - Introduction to the Mind-Body Connection


02:50 - The Placebo Effect Explained


06:53 - The Nocebo Effect: When Beliefs Harm


08:53 - Personal Story: Vision Improvement with the Bates Method


12:32 - Pioneers in Mind-Body Medicine


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193: "Beyond Medicine: Exploring the Placebo and Nocebo Effects"

193: "Beyond Medicine: Exploring the Placebo and Nocebo Effects"

David Sandstrom