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In a message dated 1/2/02 11:47:09 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << We even stocked placebo pills, impressive horse-size tablets with polka dots. >> What an important effect it could be if my memory is correct that the WSJ, years ago, reported on a study that showed that different color placebo pills helped "cure" differently according to their colors in relation to the apparent sickness. In other words, some placebo colors might work better on some illnesses than on others. The effect of polka dots was not covered by the study--nor, was the use of rose-colored glasses. By the way, how much was the patient charged for those impressive pills? Covered by insurance? Ed g ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn