This remedy truly proves the healing power of the mind

Dear Reader,

Imagine, if you will, a pill that takes away your pain with no side effects.

It won’t make you drowsy or addicted… a true miracle!

Well, that medicine is available to you right now. It’s been around for a long time, but we’ve only just begun to appreciate its value.

It’s placebo!

Before you roll your eyes, some new research has found that not only is placebo “as good” as any drug on the market, but some people (maybe you!) will react to placebo just as well as any “real” medication.

I’ll tell you more about how that works in a minute, but first, here’s what researchers from Northwestern University have discovered.

Using a subject group of several dozen patients with back pain, doctors there put the power of placebo to the test.

And those who responded extremely well to a “sugar pill” had certain things in common.

For one, the right side (or emotional part) of their brain was bigger than the left. They were more observant of their environments, and, as the researchers put it, tended to be more “self-aware.”

The success of this study led them to say that placebo, along with being super safe, is as effective as any available med!

So, what’s the secret sauce behind this drug-free way to relieve pain?

Well, it’s not a trick and it’s not magic.

And for placebo to be effective, it doesn’t even have to be kept a secret from the patient.

Experts believe that simply taking a pill exerts a “positive healing effect.” That action will stimulate your brain to trigger the release of chemicals that can relieve pain.

That’s right! It really is “all in your head!”

Of course, when you think about it, nothing is truly “inactive” or “inert.” Often, the so-called sugar pills used in clinical trials will contain an ingredients such as olive oil or herbs that have beneficial effects on the body.

Sometimes, all you need is just a tiny spark to begin the healing process on your own. Little things do matter in a very big way!

Another effect that can’t quite be explained is the power of prayer, which is well-recognized, even by doctors.

So, if you want to put placebo to work for you, it isn’t that difficult.

It starts with believing in the innate power of your own body to heal itself. You have all of the tools needed right at your disposal.

And remember, a little love goes a long way with placebo! Perhaps that’s why cooking up a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one who’s under the weather can get them back on their feet faster than anything cooked up by Big Pharma!

To the Power of the Mind,

Melissa Young