The Life Stylist 568. Dr. Josh Axe On Tapping into the Placebo Effect: How Mindset Can Transform Your Health
Oct 29, 2024
Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine doctor and co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming a spinal infection through holistic practices. He discusses the power of mindset in healing and the benefits of integrating ancient methods with modern treatments. Furthermore, Dr. Axe emphasizes the spiritual aspects of health and how personal beliefs can shape identity and wellness. He also highlights regenerative organic farming and the importance of nutrition in recovery, making a strong case for a holistic approach to health.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Near-Death Spinal Infection Recovery
- Josh Axe contracted a severe spinal infection after a stem-cell procedure and nearly faced permanent disability or death.
- He combined antibiotics, hyperbaric therapy, IVs, herbals and mindset work to recover to ~80–85% and expects full recovery.
Mindset Strengthens Physical Healing
- The placebo effect can produce chemical pain relief comparable to powerful drugs in many people.
- Josh strengthened his own placebo response by visualizing healed outcomes, feeling the future emotions, and creating a concrete plan.
Combine Antibiotics With Adjunct Therapies
- Combine conventional antibiotics with adjunctive therapies like hyperbaric oxygen to shorten treatment and improve outcomes.
- Use supportive IVs, ozone, targeted herbals and red-light/methylene blue protocols where appropriate to enhance recovery.