Health Tip of the Day

Studies on the Placebo effect suggest that the body has the ability to heal itself, especially when subjects believe they are being healed by a strong authority figure.  Likewise, people often heal poorly or die when authority figures (doctors) tell them they are terminal.  The take home message is that belief may have a very powerful effect on health outcomes.  Furthermore, cultural societies that love and support each other have half the level of illnesses of comparable populations even with poor diet and lifestyle choices.  To maximize health, consider surrounding yourself with support groups and authority figures that are positive, loving and supportive.