#79: Pain & Placebo - Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD
The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
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The Power of Placebo: Mind Over Matter
This chapter explores the placebo effect and its ability to induce real pain relief through psychological influences. It emphasizes the significance of placebo-controlled studies in validating medical treatments while discussing the challenges of chronic pain management and the ongoing opioid epidemic. By examining personality traits and brain properties, the chapter reveals how tailored approaches could reshape pain treatment by harnessing the power of belief and emotional awareness.
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