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Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life with Brain Surgeon Dr Rahul Jandial #458

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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The Power of Belief and Placebo Effect on Neurotransmitters

Belief plays a significant role in activating neurotransmitters in the brain, influencing pain perception, and promoting wellness. The placebo effect, driven by belief, triggers the release of neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors, demonstrating the scientific basis of the power of belief. The overlap between the science of placebo and positive thinking indicates that thoughts can stimulate chemical release in the brain and enhance neural activity.

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