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In reply to the discussion: Top cancer hospitals across the country treat their patients' PAIN with "woo." [View all]KT2000
(20,577 posts)borne out by this article. You asserted that belief drove the results and that was the proof I was requesting. These are not studies to determine if belief is what is driving the results. One would have to design a study that looks at that question. You suppose it is belief.
I am not going to argue the efficacy of acupuncture as stated in this article as I don't have the money to access it or the studies it was based upon. It would be interesting to see how the studies were conducted as acupuncture as well as many other therapies involve many aspects that would need to be controlled for. For example, talking with the patient, touching the patient, background music, relaxation techniques, incense etc. Whether these alone or used synergistically could affect results should be studied as well as characteristics of the individuals involved.
Your conclusion of belief is not yet support by science.