The Placebo Effect: A Controversy

Abstract

THIS PAPER examines the placebo effect with regards to the natural healing properties of the human body. In many modern medical researches over a third of the population have shown a positive effect for placebos in double blind trials. Yet, no study has been attempted to explain the unexplained curing effects of placebos, a subject that is conveniently swept under the carpet by modern science. The amazing capabilities of the human mind and body to rid itself of disease were recognised and applied by the traditional medical systems. The human body is too complicated to rationalize, and is endowed with nature's finest defence system in order to preserve itself. There are no placebos, except the self-healing powers of the body and mind.

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