Just An Illusion: The Placebo Effect
In today’s media, we often hear the term “placebo.” So what exactly is the placebo effect? A placebo is a substance that has no true medical therapeutic effect, oftentimes referred to as “sugar pills.” They are frequently prescribed for the psychological benefit of the patient, rather than any physiological effect. The placebo effect is the […]
How to be more mindful
It is highly likely that we have heard the term “mindfulness” thrown around in conversation, on social media or on television. But what exactly is mindfulness? And how exactly can we be mindful in our day-to-day life? Mindfulness is comprised of two things, awareness and acceptance. It is the ability to be present in your […]