It can’t hurt to give it a go.

An upcoming talk will give a Cork audience some intriguing insights into how the brain works and how simple mediation methods can lead to real healing.

Bestselling author Dr David Hamilton will present How the Mind Heals the Body at Cyprus Avenue as part of a Seed Talks evening on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 7pm.

After completing a PhD in organic chemistry, David worked in R&D in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer. Inspired by the placebo effect and how some people’s condition improved because they believed a placebo was a real drug, he left the industry to write and educate people on how to best harness their mind and emotions to improve their health and wellbeing.

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“In this incredible talk, you will learn all about the mind-body connection and fascinating examples of how the placebo effect and belief can shift biology in the brain.” say the organisers.

“Dr David Hamilton will also discuss meditation, how different types can produce different effects and how positive feelings can impact the immune system and shape brain circuitry!

“The brain does not always distinguish between real and imaginary, and people globally have used visualisation strategies to help facilitate their recoveries from injury and illness. Dr Hamilton will teach you the simple processes involved so you can try these techniques and share them with others.”

Fascinated? Us too. Tickets are €16.73 over here.