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Harness Your Mind's Power: The Placebo Effect and Self-Healing

The Mindset Mentor

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How Perception Affects Our Body's Response to Food and Exercise

When given a low calorie shake, participants' bodies responded as if they had consumed less food, and when given a high calorie shake, their bodies responded as if they had consumed more. This shows that their bodies reacted based on their beliefs. Another example is hotel housekeepers who were found to be getting more exercise than recommended. Half of them were told their work was beneficial for their bodies and burned more calories than the average person.

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