Human Healing Unlocked: transforming suffering into wellbeing | David Reilly | TEDxFindhornSalon

From germinating 30,000 year old seeds to the effects of Type II diabetes on the National Health Service, Dr David Reilly MD's fast paced talk on how to unlock the potential of human healing is both fascinating and touching. Using the example of one of his patients, and with a moving twist at the end, David interprets 40 years of academic research into an amazing story.
David Reilly trained as a physician and a GP and evaluated aspects of complementary medicine and mind-body medicine. He approaches medicine and human caring in ways that emphasise the innate healing capacity in people, the factors that modify the healing response, and their interaction in the therapeutic encounter and relationship - ideas adopted as the core of The Fifth Wave document exploring future health in Scotland.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@Sunvio]

‘Life responds to nurture.’ Be kind to yourself and everyone. And that means forgive both as well. Sending love to all reading this.

[@onumahobart8832]

After thirty years of working in ICU as an RN I know for certain that kindness shown the patient is an important part of the healing process.

[@olivem.9588]

I especially loved it when Dr. Reilly asked his patient,

[@carolinenorman6141]

This was my doctor in Glasgow he saved my life as long as my sons we were so I'll ❤

[@jackmilloz150]

“Don’t take yourself so personally” and “understand how the mind works” incredibly powerful words for anyone battling anxiety or depression

[@steffenkroehl8932]

“How come youre not dead.” Striking. Our bodies have so much resilience even when neglected. Nurture it and you will blossom.

[@brianmitchellfolk]

As a healthcare practitioner of over 40 years I can say that this talk by Dr. Reilly is brilliant and spot on! I am in the United States and would love to see more of this dialogue happen here.

[@nancykisich3263]

Thank you for reminding me about self compassion. How the lack of my self compassion creates impossible standards

[@Grace4ever22]

I've listened to thousands of TED talks till date, but THIS is the most life transforming one, and somehow it is closest to my own "inner belief system" so in many ways I totally understand and agree with the things he shared! God Bless You , and God Bless me & God Bless Us all.

[@idon.t2156]

Flourish in modern society:

[@user-rc9zx6hg1q]

Your comparison of the darkness people perceive inside themselves with the conditions surrounding a resting seed, as well as your invocation of other natural imagery, reminded me very much of the following poem by Louise Glück, called The Wild Iris. I've included it here, with the hope that you, and anyone who reads this post, may find it somehow useful and interesting:

[@nitefox4411]

Coming from a healthcare background many years...very cynical. This is a DOCTOR a PHYSICIAN like a breath of fresh air. Amazing. Beautiful. Thankyou. Thankyou. Thankyou.

[@susiequie7620]

We had a bereavement in the family and my poor mother just couldn’t let go and this happened to her bladder so the doctors gave her a bypass for the rest of her life. I was lucky and discovered self healing and was able to overcome mine without surgery or medication.

[@dianaboughner7977]

Bringing balance to the suffering through compassionate connection and teaching self-care towards healing with self-compassion. Teach the parents this and have schools teach towards human health choices like this ☺👍👍

[@outgoingcare]

In dealing with loss, of love, of most anything, look back at what you did. You had fun, life was hoot, you shared your passion and it was rewarded. Imagine all the high points. That is you. It is still in there. You were great. Get back there. Life changes, realize that many times it is for the best, you just can't see it right now.

[@sirisaksirisak6981]

All of happiness start in our heart. Do good, think good .

[@timroberts7096]

Outstanding! Loved the style and depth of authenticity and commonsense. You have given me hope . I wish you were my Dr. Thank you.

[@balahuraadrian9342]

I have ALS and my self love will heal my body! I've first heard of this in a book from Louise Hay, it changed my life :)

[@Deepfriedchicken66]

OMG I'm in Love with this amazing man. This talk should be shared far and wide, and I certainly will 💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜

[@SanzL1]

Gosh! I wish this guy was my GP (general practitioner)!