immune system

Conceptual image showing a head that's missing the top, with a lightbulb being placed into where the brain is. The head is on top of an open book and there's images of plants, clouds, and the sky around.

It’s not the thing itself, it’s what it’s like

By Dr David R Hamilton | April 28, 2025

“Why does being kind to someone affect my heart, brain, and immune system?” This was…

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The Mother Theresa Effect

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 29, 2022

I was sitting at the window of a coffee shop working on my laptop. I…

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How Your Mind Can Impact Your Immune System

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 28, 2020

PCDR stands for Placebo Controlled Dose Reduction. It is where a drug is gradually replaced…

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Three ways that kindness impacts the brain and body

By Dr David R Hamilton | April 29, 2020

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve found myself speaking and writing a lot more…

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