Scientific Evidence for Mind-Body-Gut Connection
Placebo Effect Studies: Meta-analyses have consistently shown placebo effects across various conditions, with neuroimaging confirming measurable physiological changes. A 2020 review in Annual Review of Clinical Psychology documented that placebos activate endorphin release and specific brain regions1.
Stress and Disease: A 2018 meta-analysis in JAMA found chronic stress is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, with heightened inflammatory markers as a key mechanism2.