As part of our series on positive thinking, last week we asked the question, “Can the mind heal the body?” The answer was twofold. The last post discussed the studies that affirm the “no” response. This week we’ll look at the “yes” side of the equation and discover the ways…
Can the mind heal the body?
We’ve almost made it. This is the third to last post in our series on positive thinking. This is also the first part of the answer to the BIG question…can the mind heal the body? If this is the first post you’ve landed at, catch up with us. Here are…
Mind-Body Goes Mainstream
This is the second post in a series about positive thinking – where it came from, what’s useful, what’s harmful and how to incorporate it into your life. You can catch up with part 1 here which discussed the beginning of the modern positive thinking movement. Part 2 Positive Thinking…
The False Hope of the Placebo Effect
Something I have been contemplating for a while finally became crystal clear last night. I could not wait to share. The placebo effect is fascinating. In clinical trials, participants are typically divided into two groups. One group is given active treatment, and another group is given treatment that looks like…