Lourdes effect

The Lourdes Effect is the name of the phenomenon where people who travel to the town of Lourdes in France believe that they have been healed of their physical or mental illnesses. This phenomenon has been studied since the 1800s, when thousands of people traveled to Lourdes hoping to be cured of their ailments. Today, many of those people who have traveled to Lourdes report that they have experienced some form of healing. Scientists believe that the Lourdes Effect is caused by the power of faith and the belief that people have in the healing powers of the town. It is possible that prayer, meditation, and other forms of spiritual practice help to create a positive effect on people’s physical and mental health.