The science of using your expectations to relieve pain

The video explores the concept of healing through both Western medicine and traditional practices, focusing on the placebo effect. It highlights how placebos can trigger healing responses and discusses the role of traditional healers in Mexico. The video also delves into the scientific study of placebos, examining how expectations and social learning can influence pain perception. Through storytelling and cultural rituals, the theater of medicine is shown to enhance the placebo effect, offering insights into the power of belief in healing.

What are the two types of healing mentioned in the text?

How does the placebo effect work according to the text?

What role do cultural practices play in traditional healing as described in the text?

Describe the experiment conducted at the University of Maryland Baltimore regarding pain perception.

In what ways can a doctor enhance the placebo effect according to the text?