I'm a big believer in placebos, and I think no where near enough emphasis is being laid upon their proven health benefits. Medical science is really sticking its head in the collective sand on this one. As usual, anything where they can't explain the mechanism, they try to sweep it under the carpet. Even though they know it works! The studies are right there to prove that placebos are safe and effective!
It's an open secret that certain prescription medicines are in fact, placebos. Doctors prescribe them because for certain ailments, a placebo has simply been shown to be the most effective treatment. The breakthroughs in placebo use to safely and effectively treat hypochondria were only the beginning. Yet still we have this closeted mindset! Placebos have to be kept in the dark, behind lock and key. We know they work. We know they're safe. Why can't they be made available to everyone, in over-the-counter strength? There is no reason that any adult shouldn't be able to walk right into a pharmacy, and choose from a broad selection of placebos. Condition-specific placebos.
Look, people aren't stupid and they don't need to be treated as such. With the reams and reams of studies to back up the efficacy of these proven, potent medicines, we don't need to be lied to or coddled anymore! It's time for placebos to come out of the closet, and take their rightful place. When it comes to research, when it comes to proof, there are few other medicines that can boast a track record even remotely comparable to what placebos have shown they can do.
It's time placebos got the respect they deserve.
It's an open secret that certain prescription medicines are in fact, placebos. Doctors prescribe them because for certain ailments, a placebo has simply been shown to be the most effective treatment. The breakthroughs in placebo use to safely and effectively treat hypochondria were only the beginning. Yet still we have this closeted mindset! Placebos have to be kept in the dark, behind lock and key. We know they work. We know they're safe. Why can't they be made available to everyone, in over-the-counter strength? There is no reason that any adult shouldn't be able to walk right into a pharmacy, and choose from a broad selection of placebos. Condition-specific placebos.
Look, people aren't stupid and they don't need to be treated as such. With the reams and reams of studies to back up the efficacy of these proven, potent medicines, we don't need to be lied to or coddled anymore! It's time for placebos to come out of the closet, and take their rightful place. When it comes to research, when it comes to proof, there are few other medicines that can boast a track record even remotely comparable to what placebos have shown they can do.
It's time placebos got the respect they deserve.
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My solution to psychopharmalogical medications are to go the "natural" (the things already in nature & herbs) way. I'm amazed that how effective they are! Ever tried that?
Hey Joe, good to see you back on my blog! Since you're interested in art, look at the end of "The Meetin' of two Great Ones" posted on June 30.