The Power of Placebo

The Power of Placebo
An unknown author said it best, “The placebo effect is the single greatest indicator that your capacity to heal starts in your mind.”
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L.B. was a 42-year-old who had suffered from chronic headaches for years. Some medications worked for her, some not so much. She related a very interesting story about her “headaches” and something that worked for her.

L.B. took several medications for other conditions, but nothing serious. She also took several supplements. Her headaches were constant, but her doctor could find nothing wrong. She was, however, under stress with work, kids, and elderly parents. She was given a new headache medication from her doctor because she bugged him about a new drug she saw on TV.

Peter Weiss
Peter Weiss
MD
Dr Peter Weiss is a nationally known physician and healthcare thought leader who has advised CEO’s, and political leaders on current and future healthcare trends affecting our country. He was a national health care advisor for senator John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign and was an Assistant Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at UCLA School of Medicine for thirty years. Dr Weiss is the co-founder of the Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center and remains in private practice. He also spends part of his time writing and lecturing on healthcare in America.
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