The Strange Powers of the Placebo Effect

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Comment by Kelley Woods on February 15, 2011 at 8:17am

Thanks, James. Reminded me of this tidbit:

"Soothing blue capsules make more effective tranquilizers than angry red ones, except among Italian men, for whom the color blue is associated with their national soccer team—Forza Azzurri!"

 

That was interesting that there is a desire to ban placebos in sports. How in the heck would that work? Before my karate workouts, I drink a bottle of water and tell myself it's my mind clearing, energy boosting super drink!

 

Kelley

Comment by Michael Ellner on February 15, 2011 at 7:38am

If you enjoyed this video -- I am confident you will also appreciate this video-

http://www.hypnothoughts.com/video/dr-ben-goldacre-talks-about?xg_s...

 

 

Comment by James Malone on February 14, 2011 at 6:58am

Fable and Michael, glad you enjoyed it! Did you remember take your placebos this morning? I took a red and blue to shake things up a bit! Jim

Comment by Michael Ellner on February 14, 2011 at 6:16am

Thanks James - I really enjoyed this informative and thought provoking video

 

@ Fable-

The sentence: 

"Scientific looking machines, work better than all other placebos..." sums up the effectiveness of neuro- and bio-feedback for me.

 

 

Comment by Fable Goodman on February 14, 2011 at 3:48am

"Scientific looking machines, work better than all other placebos..."

Great to have that confirmed!

I have some great scientific instruments, which when used in conbination with hypnosis, are phenominally effective.

 

I love this video... thanks James..