225. Remove the Interference- Prayer, Placebo and the Science of Healing w/ Dr. Ben Rall

Kelly Turner's research into 'spontaneous remission' analyzes over a thousand documented cases where cancer regressed without conventional treatment, interviewing survivors and holistic healers to identify common facilitators of healing. She distills recurring themes — such as taking control, deepening spiritual practices, emotional release, social support, and finding strong reasons for living — as central to many remissions. Turner's work argues these factors are proactive behaviors rather than random miracles, suggesting patients often engage in transformative actions that support recovery. The book encourages integrating psychosocial, spiritual, and lifestyle approaches into cancer care and highlights the medical system's typical failure to ask patients what they did. It offers both empirical findings and practical guidance for patients seeking to support their healing journeys.

In 'Love, Medicine and Miracles', Bernie S. Siegel shares his experiences as a surgeon and his observations of 'exceptional patients' who have defied medical odds through their courage, love, and determination. The book emphasizes the importance of unconditional love as a powerful stimulant of the immune system and highlights the role of patients in participating in their own recovery. It includes stories of patients who have survived against all odds and discusses the principles of self-healing, relaxation, meditation, and visualization in maintaining health and avoiding illness.