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Could be a psychosomatic effect instead of quackery. As blood pressure and psychological stress are often correlated.
by spython 5y ago
Could be a psychosomatic effect instead of quackery. As blood pressure and psychological stress are often correlated.
- foxhop 5y agoWhile a know that stress can alter readings (white coat syndrome) I can assure you im not under stress at this point in my life. The pill really works for me otherwise I would have not shared. It's the only change I've made.
- manmal 5y agoWell-executed studies usually do control for placebo effect. If you find such studies, then that's a clue there might be something to it.
- spython 5y agoI was arguing more in the sense that sometimes the placebo effect is all you need. Especially if there is no underlying physical condition but a case of psychological stress. If it's alleviated well by a placebo (or meditation, or other technique), then using something that has a biologically active ingredient might be counterproductive, because of the possibility of adverse side effects. As the side effects are then again medicated, the person is caught in a medication loop. I'm all for studies and finding the right active molecule for treating the illnesses. But from my anecdotal experience, many cases of the common ailments like back pain[1], stomach problems, blood pressure are either psychogenic or stem from conditions of one's life. If a placebo brings enough amelioration, it should not be considered 'quackery'. [1] see Dr. Sarno's 'Healing back pain': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTXjsexiDKE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTXjsexiDKE
- foxhop 5y agoIn this case it isn't placebo, I take two pills once per day in the morning. If I back it off to 1 pill my pressure readings increase accordingly after a few days. Something or a combination of things in this pill is helping my levels stay in acceptable bounds.