\ufeffDid you know that up to 97% of reported pharmaceutical side effects might not be caused by the drug itself, but by the power of negative expectations? In this eye-opening episode of the Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the fascinating world of placebo and nocebo effects, exploring how our minds can dramatically influence our physical health.\n\nDr. Axe unravels the science behind these phenomena, sharing:\n\n\u2022 The surprising history of the placebo effect, including a World War II story that changed medical research forever\n\u2022 How a simple milkshake study revealed the profound impact of our beliefs on satiety and nutrition\n\u2022 The shocking power of nocebo effects in medication side effects and erectile dysfunction\n\u2022 Why the color, shape, and even branding of pills can affect their perceived effectiveness\n\u2022 The intriguing differences between prayer and the placebo effect in healing\n\nTune in to discover how harnessing the power of positive thinking could revolutionize your approach to health and wellness. You'll walk away with practical insights on how to leverage the mind-body connection for better health outcomes and a deeper understanding of the role your beliefs play in your physical well-being.\n\nDon't miss this transformative episode that bridges the gap between science and the power of belief. Subscribe now and unlock the potential of your mind to heal your body!\n\n#PlaceboEffect #NoceboEffect #MindBodyConnection #HolisticHealth #WellnessPodcast #DrJoshAxe\n\n\nWant more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.\n\nFollow Dr. Josh Axe\nInstagram\nTwitter\nFacebook\nTikTok\nWebsite\n\n------\xa0\n\nLinks:\xa0\n\n\nSubmit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show \u2192 speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe\xa0\n\nhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1103319\n\nhttps://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0048135\n\n\nhttps://www.jneurosci.org/content/25/45/10390\xa0\n\n\nhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect#:~:text=The%20researchers%20discovered%20that%20the,as%20a%20positive%20healing%20effect.\n\n\nhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27726982/\xa0\n\nhttps://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/the-placebo-effect-in-clinical-trials-in-parkinsons-disease/\n\nhttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00396/full\n\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5655643/\n\nhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17655657/\n\nhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14585251/\n\n\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1505530/\xa0\n\nhttps://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/mental-health/nocebo-effect\n\nhttps://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-09907-001\n\nhttps://academic.oup.com/jnci/article/95/1/19/2520190?login=false\n\n\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1505530/\xa0\n\nhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pds.4169