Faith has been used as medicine for thousands of years by countless people in virtually every society on earth. Reports of restored hearing, vision, health and even the resurrection of the dead spurs the growth of religion even in the modern age.In recent years the phenomena of faith healing has been examined by numerous studies, with mixed results. So are the adherents of these Charismatic religions really being healed, or is it just psychosomatic? That’s what we set out to uncover in this episode.Support this show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/isthatforrealWatch the videos on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/isthatforrealListen to the podcast of this show at:https://isthatforreal.podbean.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-that-for-real/id1497389586Join our Facebook group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/524460561439197/The _Is That For Real?_ logo was designed by Kawaii Pigeon. Find her work on Deviant Art at:https://www.deviantart.com/kawaii-pigeonAll footage images used in this video are used legally for criticism, commentary & education, and are protected by the Fair Use Law/Act: Section 107 of the USC:https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf