After 3 decades you'd think people from Camp A would stop trying to convince people from Camp B and vice-versa. After 70 years flying this spaceship if I "think" I have a headache, I have a headache! But I'll waste no time trying to get others to help me decide if I do or tell me what works best for me when I do. I'll take the cure of "my" choice be it generic/name-brand, acetaminophen, NSAID or placebo. Admittedly, an effective sugar pill has far fewer contra-indications/side effects... but can't be dependably relied upon to cure my headache. And if I "think" it isn't working, it isn't! Placebo effect is dynamic and cuts both ways. Many here only tout the placebo effect as cost related, ie "spend more/get more" but if you look at the pharmacopeia studies where costs were disclosed they'd find that concept fatally flawed. A more expensive placebo in a double-blind test is almost never preferred, even over a cheap/generic non-placebo.
Statements in my posts are opinion only, not to be construed as fact. Any projects I engage in are at my own risk! Their outcome cannot be assured and may result in success, small/no change or catastrophic failure. I encourage no one rely on anything I say or do as gospel and to realize your mileage may vary!
