What really causes healing in a challenging health situation? Chiropractor Dr Jeff Crippen shares eye-opening research studies involving the placebo effect, and considers how we can benefit from non-physical interventions. Having formerly experienced excruciating pain for years, he offers hard-won insights into transformational wellness.  

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In ep. 158 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, chiropractor, nutritionist and coach Dr Jeff Crippen touches on

• the harrowing health challenge he faced as a child and young adult

• what finally helped him become free of chronic headaches

• key differences between the medical approach and the holistic healing approach to health

• rebuilding the body to create health versus treating disease

• the Model A principle

• the placebo effect and its traditional role in scientific research

• studies shedding new light on the placebo effect, including research findings focused on depression and knee surgery    

• is it true that “all that matters is matter”?

• examples of non-physical interventions (the placebo effect)

• side effects versus side benefits

• practical tips we can apply to enhance our health.

In this episode, Jeff mentions Biochemical Individuality written by Roger Williams and the orthopedic surgeon Dr Bruce Moseley.  

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Timeless You-th by Dr Jeff Crippen, containing 5 key principles that his practice and his life are built on today, is available in bookshops, on Amazon at https://a.co/d/fimJJmL and as timelessyouthbook.com - also available as an audio book on Amazon.

About Jeff

Dr Jeff Crippen is a chiropractor, nutritionist and coach who helps clients through chiropractic care and nutrition at his wellness clinic in Saint Jo, Texas as well as through individualised mindset coaching with the Advanced Coaching and Leadership Center.
Email: drjeff@crippenwellness.com

Website:  timelessyouthbook.com

Instagram: Jeff Crippen

Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman.

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Photograph of Dr Jeff Crippen: supplied.

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