The Power of Perception & Placebo in Health Outcomes

In my
homepage blog, I discussed the parental factors that can set one up for
anxiety. This makes it important for these susceptible individuals to really
take control of their health by practicing regular stress-reducing techniques.

Another important
factor in regard to how stress impacts one’s health relates not just to the
stress itself, but to a person’s belief in its effect on overall wellness. This
impact of perception isn’t just a “fluffy calming effect,” but influences real
disease outcomes. A 2012 article reports:

High amounts of stress and the
perception that stress impacts health are each associated with poor health and
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