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Can skeptics debunk faith healing  and priesthood blessings as mere placebo effect? What can people from strong faith and cultural backgrounds learn about their healing practices from scientific and secular sources?
In this episode, guest host Jon Young discusses social and faithful healing practices, modern medicine, and how they relate to the placebo effect with cultural anthropologist and TED fellow Chelsea Shields. The discussion addresses LDS priesthood blessings and the often popular use of oils and alternative medicines by church members.
Discover more about Chelsea from her talks, podcasts, and various readings at www.drchelseashields.com
The book containing information on early Mormon medical practices that Jon refrenced in the podcast is Bleed, Blister, And Purge: A History Of Medicine On The American Frontier
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