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.

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