--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <no_re...@...> wrote:
> > Just as a question, how exactly *does* one "control > for placebo?" I'm honestly curious. > Not easy in this kind of research, but you need to at least give the control group some kind of "technique" that could lead to similar expectations as to benefits. For example, sitting quietly for 20 minutes after a few lectures about how good it is for you to rest quietly for 20 minutes twice a day. Note that arguably mediation is all placebo and the only reason people benefit is because they believe they will benefit. It is hard to get past this issue and pin down any cause and effect.
