Last night, 60 Minutes had a great segment on antidepressants and the undervalued placebo effect.
What Harvard researcher Irving Kirsch has found is that a placebo can work just as well as an antidepressant in those suffering from *mild* depression (it is important to note the emphasis on mild; the same is not true for severe depression), the form that most Americans are diagnosed with.

Of course, if you read the comments under the story, many people are up in arms about how “irresponsible” 60 Minutes was in airing this piece:
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Send your health and wellness questions to christine@holisticwithhumor.com.
Question:
I’m having issues with my eye, and think it’s a food allergy. Can you tell me the difference between allergy tests and what they entail? Also, if they are covered by insurance?
- MS, Asheville, NC
Answer
You have several choices when it comes to determining food allergies. Some are covered by insurance, while others are not. Here is a basic synopsis of each:
1. Skin tests
These are the most well-known allergy testing methods, and the ones most employed by MDs. Skin tests include the skin …

This post by Emily of Butter Believer was written back in October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – but packs just as much of a punch right now, as the spotlight is on the Susan G Komen Foundation.
Ladies, before you sign up for another walk raising funds for them, be sure to read this to find out where your money is going. And check out Breast Cancer Action for other action opportunities that move forward finding a real cure.