What are the limits to it ? Exceptions etc. Context i saw vsauces " power of suggestions " video. Is the video scripted or was the kids conditions just not real like i can understand the girls condition may be cured through placebo but come on adhd and migraines immediatly cured ?

  • themeatbridge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    252·
    8 months ago

    Your mood and thought processes can affect your hormones and other parts of your body. Think of something scary, and you can make your pulse race and your palms sweat.

    But if you get chased by a tiger, your pulse is going to race far more, and your whole body will sweat.

    There’s no amount of thinking you’re being chased that equals the effect of actually being chased.

    • Telorand@reddthat.comEnglish
      71·
      8 months ago

      Additionally, working out causes muscle micro tears (from what I understand), which is part of the mechanism for building muscle. Like you said, no amount of imagination will produce the physical effects of exercise.