Placebo Effect

The placebo effect is a psychological phenomenon where a person experiences a real improvement in their condition after receiving a treatment that has no therapeutic value, like a sugar pill. This happens because they believe the treatment will help them. The brain's response to this belief can trigger actual physical changes in the body, leading to improvements in symptoms. In clinical studies, the placebo effect is often measured to compare how much a treatment works beyond just the power of suggestion. It highlights the strong connection between the mind and body in health and healing.