FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#79: Pain & Placebo - Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD
#79: Pain & Placebo - Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD
#79: Pain & Placebo - Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD
Tuesday 12th October 2021
Dr. Apkar V. Apkarian and Liam McClintock discuss pain, placebo effects, and brain reorganization on The FitMind Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Pain, Placebo, and the Brain: Insights with Dr. Apkar V. Apkarian
The placebo treatment itself, when it's done for a long enough period, is in fact reorganizing the brain.
Ever wondered how pain really works in the brain? This episode of The FitMind Podcast dives deep into the complexities of pain with Dr. Apkar V. Apkarian, a seasoned expert in physiology and anesthesiology from Northwestern University. Host Liam McClintock chats with Dr. Apkarian about his pioneering research using fMRI to explore the neurochemistry of pain and the intriguing placebo effect. They discuss how chronic pain isn't just a physical sensation but a multifaceted experience involving numerous brain areas. Dr.
Apkarian shares his insights on how chronic pain patients can reframe their perception of pain through subtle body movements, potentially reducing their discomfort without medication. The conversation also touches on the rise in opioid addiction and how placebo treatments might offer new hope for chronic pain sufferers. Dr. Apkarian reveals that specific language patterns can identify placebo responders, a discovery that could revolutionize pain management strategies.
Whether you're curious about the science behind pain or looking for new ways to manage it, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical advice.