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The Power of a Positive Mindset
Researchers have found that a positive mindset can lead to reduced anxiety, fewer symptoms and better outcomes during medical treatments. Understanding the mechanisms behind the placebo effect and the mindset instilled in patients could lead to more effective treatments in the future.
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A positive mindset towards the symptoms and side effects of an allergy treatment led to reductions in anxiety, fewer symptoms, and better treatment outcomes.
1:18:38 - 1:22:59 (04:20)
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A positive mindset towards the symptoms and side effects of an allergy treatment led to reductions in anxiety, fewer symptoms, and better treatment outcomes. One promising treatment for food allergies involves gradually increasing doses of the allergen to build a tolerance.
ChapterThe Power of a Positive Mindset
EpisodeDr. Alia Crum: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
The concept of expectancy in placebo effects is true, but the mindset approach is more effective according to Jo Marchant, author of "Cure."
1:22:59 - 1:25:45 (02:46)
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The concept of expectancy in placebo effects is true, but the mindset approach is more effective according to Jo Marchant, author of "Cure." Understanding the mechanisms of how our mindset affects our health is crucial for the future of medicine.