not a post, but something that might be of interest
The Placebo Effect: In a NYT Magazine feature, Gary Greenberg details efforts to figure out why the so-called placebo effect seems to work so well in certain people with particular conditions. New findings may challenge conventional wisdom, with implications for drug development and approval, he writes.
Yep, read this yesterday. We’ve cited Kaptchuk’s work before, specifically this recent paper https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326884338_Symptom_perception_placebo_effects_and_the_Bayesian_brain
After reading this I would like to find a Doctor whom would be willing to write a prescription for a Placebo to get me jacked.
here’s two sites that might be of interest/use/value to you and jordan
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this isn’t sent as a post, i just don’t know how else to contact
really appreciate the site and look forward to a seminar in southern ca (he said with fingers crossed)
best,
mk