Placebos work, even without deception

[Celebration]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=222x97378

Cross posting from Health

[kentauros]

1. And it even works without dogmatic septics!

:rofl: :crazy:

It's interesting that the one DU-er says "worthless herbs" and likely doesn't realize just how much he's benefited from them anyway ;)

Oh, here's a site to bookmark for reference and better understanding of the septic mind:
http://www.debunkingskeptics.com

:D

[Celebration]

2. Cool! Thanks for the website

The so called skeptics aren't really skeptics. They are debunkers, plain and simple..........

And they aren't logical, at all. It is hard to engage someone like that in a rational discussion.

[Sienna86]

3. The care factor

I've always believed there is a positive effect from being "cared for". When another human being listens to you, is concerned about your well-being, I think it boosts your immune system. Would love to see a study done with a harried, non-attentive medical professional and a caring, listening medical professional...

[BlueIris]

4. I just heard about that on NPR. Interesting. nt