(Natural News) There is good news for people on a diet who want to cut down on their consumption of caffeine. A recent Australian study suggested that caffeine withdrawals can be overcome by the power of the mind. Researchers from the University of Sydney conducted an experiment involving 48 people who consumed large amounts of caffeine. […]

(Natural News) What if you can get the brain-boosting benefits of coffee without the drawbacks of caffeine? Australian and Canadian researchers suggest that the placebo effect might apply to coffee. Many people start their day with a hot cup of coffee. Not only does it kick-start many brain processes, it also encourages strangers to strike […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture offers an alternative approach to improving the quality of life of menopausal women. A Danish study found that a brief course of the traditional Chinese medicinal treatment could reduce some of the symptoms of menopause. Current treatment methods for menopausal symptoms include hormonal replacement therapy and non-hormonal approaches. Both types produce adverse side […]

(Natural News) Swiss researchers suggest that placebos were all in the mind. They recently conducted a trio of experiments that indicated a placebo didn’t need to come in physical form, as long as a healthcare professional could convince a patient about the supposed effectiveness of the psychological placebo. A placebo is any substance or treatment that […]

(Natural News) Have you heard about the health benefits of Himalayan salt lamps? There are many positive claims about Himalayan salt lamps on the internet, but much of the so-called benefits are just conjecture — not based on any concrete evidence. A Himalayan salt lamp is basically a handcrafted brick of salt taken from salt […]

(Natural News) A placebo pill is almost as effective as opioids for killing pain, suggests a new meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. This is because the physiological pain-killing effects of opioids decrease over time. As the pain-killing effects wane, a larger dose is needed, causing opioid addiction. The researchers warn […]

(Natural News) Long denounced as “snake oil” woo by the medical establishment, placebo medicine hasn’t exactly been taken seriously in the West, despite plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest that many patients over the years have benefited from it. But this status quo position with regards to the role of placebo in modern medicine appears […]

(Natural News) It’s time to stop being too hard on yourself. According to a study, your perception of your fitness, especially compared to your peers, may affect your actual physical health. The study, which was led by researchers from Stanford University, had determined that individuals who believe they’re not as active as people who are the same age […]

(Natural News) Imagine this scenario: It’s been a month since you had a stent operation as part of a clinical study, and you’ve been feeling better than ever. You’re getting back into the physical activities you used to enjoy, and you’re happy you had the stent put in. At your follow-up appointment, you report the […]

(Natural News) Could coping with pain be a case of mind over matter? A new study from the Netherlands shows that people can ease their pain simply by imagining something to be less painful. The researchers decided to delve into the placebo effect. There is a growing body of evidence that our experiences are shaped […]