One deep breath | Ben Ahrens | TEDxBushwick

Suddenly, diagnosed with late stage Neurological Lyme Disease, Ben Ahrens spent the next three years in a constant up-and-down struggle, trying to rid himself of this crippling illness. His eventual success led him to make discoveries that would revolutionize the way he views health and now approaches life.
Ben Ahrens grew up in New York City, received his early education at the Rudolf Steiner Waldorf School, and graduated from Pennsylvania’s Lafayette College with a B.A. in Philosophy.
He then began his professional career working with athletes and post-rehab patients as a corrective exercise and performance enhancement specialist. His weekly newspaper column, “Fitness Matters” in the East Hampton Independent and his directorship of East Hampton’s popular children’s summer surfing camp, earned him a reputation as a strong advocate of health and fitness.
Now he is the Executive Vice President at Innovative Medicine where he dedicates himself to improving healthcare through the advanced application of quantum physics to medical science.
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

[@shym9933]

I struggle everyday and have since 2001 or before I can't remember. I think it is different for all of us. I know that I have tried to remain positive. I think that has helped me as much as it can. Howver I am in a deep relapse at this time and I am lucky i can think enought to type this out.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@shym.., Ben has a nervous system/brain program, and Raelan has tons of recovery stories here on YT. I hope you get better. 🙏🏻❤️

[@mymountains5507]

You give me a hope! Thank you!

[@Giselle0519]

Same thing happened to me-except sudden menopause and so much more. 20 years later I’m still really struggling with a multitude of symptoms that make every day tough.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@Giselle.., Ben has a nervous system/brain program, and Raelan has tons of recovery stories here on YT. I hope you get better. 🙏🏻❤️

[@blovethompson]

RESEARCH ABOUT NEUROPLASTICITY!!! COMBINE DEEP BREATHING EACH MORNING, VISUAL MEDITATIONS, VISUAL BOARDS, ITEMS THAT REPRESENT GREAT POSITIVE GOALS, NEW THINKING W NUTRITION, DAILY SMALL CHANGES, PATIENCE. STARTS WITH 1 DEEP BREATH!

[@Mauroelegant]

I feel sorry for the doctors out there that really want help the clients but feel so limited because medical school doesn't teach natural ways of cure yourself.

[@revelation1215]

Feel sorry for the patients they treat ignoring completely the Hippocratic oath to first do no harm.

[@blovethompson]

Yeah, but I feel much more sorrow for patients who deal with this nonsense. I have been in this agony for about five years!

[@kathleen791]

I usually don't comment in a negative tone, but, this is extremely deceiving. He went to a place in NYC that costs ALOT of money. I'm happy he had the means to do so. But, it would be nice if man were more transparent in with what REALLY put his life back together

[@livmathis2378]

What was the place??

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@Kathleen, I’ve never heard the information you’re putting out. He tried a LOT of things but nothing helped him until he, without knowing it, retrained his nervous system, which was stuck in fight or flight. Ben has a nervous system/brain program, and Raelan has tons of recovery stories here on YT.

[@hamishcameron9510]

he always does this awkward ''eh heh'

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@hamish, awkward? It just sounds like a casual laugh to me, and it think it would be found relatable to most. :) If you’re bothered by it, nervous system training would most likely help you a great deal. ❤

[@luv4dreamers]

this guy has really terrible actions. he lacks compassion and empathy. I wish more for him. it sickens me that he is offering advice to others when in his personal life he has harmed people.

[@MultiBebe11]

How he harmed people ?

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

What? 🤨 He seems really humble and kind.

[@minhyegu4]

what an inspiring story! I m so touched by his insight and authenticity! thank u for sharing !

[@momackin1]

Thank you for the inspiration. Been using alternative therapy for years, and the two clinics that I've gone to in order to treat Lyme/mold emphasize neuroplasticity. Your story validates that, and gives me the motivation to keep going after recent discouragement. Thank you again...

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@mamackin, What are these two clinics? I hope you get better. ❤

[@momackin1]

@@PeaceIsYeshua Institute for Restorative Health in Kansas, and Biologix Center in Franklin (no longer focus on this as much/new docs), TN.

[@vidfio4602]

I really wonder what alternative medicine/protocols he has used, apart from the DEEP BREATH, I know and believe in self-healing using various methods such as meditation, deep-breathing and visualization.

[@k14michael]

VIDFIO - yes, he needs to write a book to tell us what he thought and did!

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@vidfio.., If you’re still struggling, Ben has a nervous system/brain program, and Raelan has tons of recovery stories here on YT. I hope you get better. 🙏🏻❤️

[@MadamMarvelous1]

Wow! Thank you for this.

[@cjs553]

So wait, this guy went to a really expensive functional medicine clinic and he’s attributing his recover to “one breath”. Umm ok

[@chandramoulisrinivasan7764]

Fantastic.......Best Inspiring TED Talk....Thank You Ben Herns....

[@gregoirdefaoite]

Each journey starts with first step. First step starts with first breath,

[@anandramanathan9416]

Very very useful. A super great refresher for me on breathing. Thank you very much

[@hanitamehra8670]

Heart rending story, I'm sure this will inspire many people in similar situation.

[@ktmggg]

I have a friend who is going through the same struggle with Lyme disease, and she has been to a dozen doctors who are also looking for that one thing. She's at the point that she feels she'll never get better, and the worst part is she's in a "support" group of Lyme disease patients who feed her hopelessness. I'll share this with her since she doesn''t believe me when I tell her she can heal herself.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@ktmggg, Ben has a nervous system/brain program, and Raelan has tons of recovery stories here on YT. The “support group,” are mostly negative and best to focus on recovery stories. ❤

[@renecurry9978]

I do believe in this, but it also makes me to wonder how some people can be so negative and mean-spirited never get sick.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

I think CFS people are genetically more prone for whatever reason.

[@mickkali]

Extraordinary!!!! Thank you for sharing your story. It is people like you… that give people like me hope.❤️

[@dommccaffry3802]

So what did you actually do to get well ???????? Frustrating talk. I learned NOTHING

[@jasonkeck3438]

He worked with Innovative Medicine clinic in NYC. It's an integrative treatment center. It's quite expensive.

[@Star5dg]

He teaches brain training as cure to illness

[@dudu88xx]

@@jasonkeck3438do you know which one please?

[@jasonkeck3438]

Its called New York Center for Innovative Medicine @@dudu88xx

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@dommcc…, He healed his nervous system on his own. Ben has a nervous system/brain program, and Raelan has tons of recovery stories here on YT. I hope you get better. 🙏🏻❤️

[@fittyleben9680]

Thank you

[@Zche_]

Thanks a lot sir. 😊

[@jonbog6479]

Wow, thank you so much for this! You’re incredible and such an inspiration to me