Chapter
The Connection Between Rituals and Pain Relief
22:25 - 34:08 (11:43)
The power of rituals lies in the story and the setting that surrounds it, it has been found that these rituals can provide pain relief, lower blood pressure and reduce stress levels.
Clips
The use of banned substances in sports performance raises ethical concerns, as it can mislead athletes and coaches may give false information on what they are taking.
22:25 - 25:39 (03:14)
Summary
The use of banned substances in sports performance raises ethical concerns, as it can mislead athletes and coaches may give false information on what they are taking. However, research shows that the placebo effect can also have a significant impact on performance.
ChapterThe Connection Between Rituals and Pain Relief
Episode#456 - David Robson - The Psychological Power Of Expectations
PodcastModern Wisdom
The placebo effect has been proven to have powerful effects on pain relief and other medical conditions.
25:40 - 30:53 (05:12)
Summary
The placebo effect has been proven to have powerful effects on pain relief and other medical conditions. It can be attributed to the ritual, setting and story around the treatment, and can have as much as 80% of the impact of the perceived effectiveness of the treatment, making it almost as effective as morphine.
ChapterThe Connection Between Rituals and Pain Relief
Episode#456 - David Robson - The Psychological Power Of Expectations
PodcastModern Wisdom
Scientists have discovered that visualizing exercise can actually improve muscle strength, although participants did not gain more muscle mass.
30:53 - 34:08 (03:14)
Summary
Scientists have discovered that visualizing exercise can actually improve muscle strength, although participants did not gain more muscle mass. This phenomenon is due to our only recruiting 50% of our muscle fibers during exercise, and visualization can help to activate additional fibers.