well, if we can assume that a placebo effect is due to a state of mind. And a state of mind can be induced using a ritual. Putting on a mask, in a ritual way, m

well, if we can assume that a placebo effect is due to a state of mind. And a state of mind can be induced using a ritual. Putting on a mask, in a ritual way, might just work better to ready the mind for battle. Watch some old school Karate movies. There's often a ritual the hero undertakes, to steady and focus the mind, before a battle. Sometimes its a bandana on the head. That might work too! needs to be tried.