Placebo Collection

Konstantin Buteyko, Soviet doctor
Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko (1923-2003), Soviet medical doctor and researcher. In the 1950s, Buteyko, a Ukrainian, developed a theory on the effects of deep breathing (hyperventilation)

Assorted pills F008 / 2143
Assorted pills

Assorted drugs F008 / 2063
Assorted drugs

Pharmaceutical research, conceptual image F007 / 0371
Pharmaceutical research, conceptual image

Overdose, conceptual image

Various pills and tablets F007 / 0334
Various pills and tablets

Placebo effect in knee surgery, artwork
Placebo effect in knee surgery. Artwork of surgical tools and equipment being used not to carry out an operation, but to produce a placebo effect

Allergy food challenge
MODEL RELEASED. Food challenge. 10-year-old boy undergoing a double-blind oral food challenge to test for a food allergy. The boy will eat a variety of foods one by one

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"Unveiling the Power of Placebo: A Journey into Healing" In the realm of medical breakthroughs, one name stands out - Konstantin Buteyko, a Soviet doctor who unraveled the enigmatic phenomenon known as placebo. With his pioneering research, he shed light on the astounding power our minds possess in influencing our physical well-being. Amidst shelves filled with assorted pills and drugs, we stumble upon vials labeled F008 / 2143 and F008 / 2063. These capsules hold promises of relief and restoration, yet their true potency lies not in their chemical composition but rather in the belief they instill within us. A conceptual image captures pharmaceutical researchers engrossed in their quest for new cures (F007 / 0371). Their tireless efforts to decode ailments are juxtaposed with an overdose conceptual image that reminds us of the fine line between healing and harm. Amongst this sea of medication, various pills and tablets (F007 / 0334) symbolize hope for those seeking respite from pain or illness. Yet it is within another conceptual image (F007 / 0318) that we witness a profound truth – sometimes mere sugar pills can yield astonishing results when accompanied by unwavering faith. An artwork depicting the placebo effect in knee surgery serves as a testament to its remarkable potential. It showcases how even sham procedures can alleviate suffering through harnessing our mind's ability to heal itself. Beyond traditional medicine lies another intriguing application – allergy food challenges. Here individuals confront allergens under controlled conditions to test their body's response. In these moments, placebos become catalysts for change as they challenge preconceived notions about what truly afflicts us (Allergy food challenge). The journey into understanding placebo takes us on an exploration of human resilience and perception. It reveals that healing extends beyond chemicals alone; it encompasses trust, belief, and tapping into our innate capacity for self-restoration.