SS 089 – Cupping Therapy- Placebo Effect or Science?

As a follow-up to last week’s episode on the Olympics, this week Grant and Heavey talk about the ancient Chinese practice (and a Michael Phelps go-to recovery method), cupping therapy.  Heavey breaks down the practice and discusses whether there is science to back up the results.  Diving down the rabbit hole, Heavey shares a variety of studies regarding the placebo effect and the potency of the mind-body connection.  After geeking out on studies and sugar pills, the boys enjoy two different Dalmore Scotches.

 

 

[1:16] November 5th [email protected]
[2:57] We are brothers
[4:44] Not his jock strap
[6:09] I’ve never been cupped
[7:40] Sea monster
[8:50] Grant’s turtleneck story
[10:25] I’m just a guy
[13:15] Placebo effect impact
[15:30] The mind-body connection
[17:42] Ethical conundrum
[18:40] ED from sugar pills
[20:18] Blue pill and the soccer team
[22:01] Big Jesus
[24:12] Removing toxins
[26:09] It’s the most important
[26:51] Cup some scotch
[27:14] Dalmore 12 Year Highland Single Malt
[29:53] Dalmore King Alexander the 3rd