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[possibletarian]

You are very selective with your cut and pastes huggy,

The article goes on to explain that even belief that they have had surgery helps, even when they know it's a placebo !!

''the theater of healing is designed to draw us in by creating powerful expectations in our brains. These expectations drive the so-called placebo effect, which can affect what happens in our bodies as well. Scientists have known about the placebo effect for decades and have used it as a control in drug trials. Now they are seeing placebos as a window into the neurochemical mechanisms that connect the mind with the body, belief with experience.''

It does not connect that belief to your god in any way, just say that believing that the treatment or prayer that you have, helps. Most these trails took place recently, we have yet to see the long term effects.  It could also apply to any religion, belief (including ones that exclude the supernatural) or cult.

*Emphasis mine