Is there scientific proof we can heal ourselves? | Lissa Rankin, MD | TEDxAmericanRiviera

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About Lissa Rankin, MD:
New age gurus suggest that we can heal ourselves by simply changing our minds, but is this concept grounded in cold, hard science? Lissa Rankin, MD explores the scientific literature, reviewing case studies of spontaneous remission, as well as placebo and nocebo effect data, to prove that our thoughts powerfully affect our physiology when we believe we can get well.
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[@pash9956]

I am 65, healthy, no doctors, no insurance. I feel unfettered by the medical industry, it does not touch me. I love my body, I talk to it, I have not s single complaint. Fear is the biggest killer.

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Stay healthy my friend...

[@jewelleryaddict]

Genetics and disease are the killers. U have rolled dice and came out winner for now but we ALL die. Something will get u enjoy what u have now.. Something is waiting around corner for you and all of us.

[@jacksonandrews1268]

Bruce DaBuc You just don’t get it. I pity you...

[@MargaretJEllis]

@Bruce DaBuc Doc called sharing bad cells on both slides. After my short prayer ending with, "Thy will be done.", a weight came out of me and hung in front of me. Little did I realize I was healed until Doc called me after surgery sharing that nothing was found on the mass. Spontanous healing.

[@MargaretJEllis]

@Bruce DaBucGratitude for All things. By the Grace of God go I.

[@naturalhealthyrecipesremedies]

I had 3 months to live after I was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. Because I have been always healthy I started to use holistic healing. I started meditation and I changed my lifestyle totally. I forgave all my enemies and negative thinking. I am now cancer-free for 3 years already. This is the reason I started this channel to help other people that were diagnosed with chronic illness.

[@geavisser7339]

@@sacredhealingartbykaveri461 I'm just a stranger to you, but just want to let you know I have read your request and I would like to give you my prayer. Be well soon in body and spirit. Smile, it will get better 😊

[@sacredhealingartbykaveri461]

@@geavisser7339 Thankyou so much Gea🙏🙏🙏 Means a lot to me🙏🙏🙏🙏 May God bless you with abundant happiness and great health...

[@sandeepdeol9524]

how plz tell me something. I m also in problem plz plz plz help m

[@sandeepdeol9524]

plz help m

[@roxannareneerantz638]

Amen!

[@MaestraMayi]

Absolutely! I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma in 1994. The following year, I had a metastasis to my right lung, the phrenic nerve, and the pedicardium.Doctors gave me 6 to 24 months to live. Instead of running away, my fiancee decided to marry me so that he could get a family leave at work and go with me to Athens, Greece where I took an alternative treatment. Everybody said the Greek doctor was a hoax, but we went on faith. My husband encouraged me to believe. His love and my spiritual practice of Christian meditation were the greatest placebo I received. I went into remission. I was very religious and I used to visualize Christ standing before me claiming my healing as part of my visualization therapy. Twenty five years later, I am still here. I continue to practice spiritual healing through meditation, affirmations, and prayer as part of my program.

[@E-Kat]

Dearest Marjorie, I'm so happy for you and I know you have found what we have lost as we chase material things in our crazy lives. I hope this news spreads across millions of people and they'll benefit from this inner power as well. Your love for your husband and his for you did cure you indeed. I'm so inspired by your example, I need to do it too. Is there a way of influencing recovery of someone who's unaware of their illness and can't participate themselves as they're too ill? Thank you so, so much for your message! God bless you!

[@0xsunil]

I feel bad that I've always been an atheist. Don't know what's that thing which can bring me so much belief and faith 😔

[@E-Kat]

@@0xsunil the thing is love of people. You can start afresh right now. Don't look back, always only look forward and thank God for every day in the evening and ask for a blessing throughout the day. There's this sweet prayer I used to say with my children: Oh my God you love me, You with my night and day, I'll try to please you Father In all I do and say, Bless me through the day! Amen. I feel safe when I keep repeating this prayer over and over. God bless you!

[@elizabetha7]

can you tell me the type of affirmations and prayers and mediaations . thankyou

[@robertschroeder3652]

Awesome

[@stephenreeve3207]

I was given 3months or less to live in June 2014. No treatment and I'm still here over 5years later. The lady is right.

[@veronicachristopher-fellow5866]

How

[@yes0r787]

Stephen - Thanks for your comment. Hope u r well & happy many, many years.

[@buddytew1251]

I was told I wouldn’t see 2020 and we are less than a month from 2021 and I’m still here. Only God knows. I was wrong with the date. It’s about 6 weeks from 2020

[@startafresh1550]

@@veronicachristopher-fellow5866 Because a doctor cannot tell you when you're going to die.

[@jchinckley]

@@veronicachristopher-fellow5866 The secret? You get (mostly) what you expect. Whatever you focus on is what will be "attracted" to you. This is why so many people that should live don't when doctors feel like they're fine and why so many that doctors say only have a few months to live stay around for years longer than predicted. My own aunt was told she wouldn't live past 18. She lived to past 80. Somehow you unconsciously do things to bring about those things you expect. So change your expectations and you'll change your life.

[@supersleuth3527]

I was diagnosed with a 70% blockage to my heart in 2013. Several tests were conducted to confirm this. The day before angioplasty I went into a deep meditative/prayer state. During this long internal dialogue in my head I ended up feeling like someone was touching my shoulders and the weight and pain was gone. During the procedure the cardiologist was baffled at not being able to find any blockage. Whether it was angelic intervention or due to the deep meditative state, it was spontaneous healing. You can do this.

[@mariaking81]

fab! xxx

[@user-sl5iy5uu4z]

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[@sebastianwrites]

... spiritual? And what would you suggest please for someone who feels betrayed again and again - after trying to do right thing, and instead ending up with a criminal record?

[@ferdouspsyche786]

@@sebastianwrites You won’t gonna do this but I suggest you to ‘ take a shower just after midnight, with proper clothing sit alone in a room or a place, just you, no body else and, say or requests in your words “if there is any God give me a sign, give me guidance, I am craving for your guidance, please guide me” say it few times. Not in a formal way, you need to mean it. Do it for seven days in a row. I hope it will work.

[@sebastianwrites]

@@ferdouspsyche786 Thank you, but you have a video which is against vaccines on your profile.... that to me doesn't make much sense? I appreciate the gesture nevertheless.

[@micaonyx5301]

I was five months pregnant with my daughter when I was told I needed emergency surgery or me and my daughter would die. I knew in my heart only one of of was coming out of the surgery. I was in very bad pain but I refused the surgery. I had so many experts promise me without the surgery we would die. I cried and prayed for three days and nights and I accepted death so I had zero fear. On the third day all of my pain went away and I carried her almost to full turn without any issues or pain. I did have to get emergency surgery a few hours after giving birth, but I now have a beautiful 26 year old miracle young lady. It's amazing what faith and the mind can do.

[@Zenigma217]

It is amazing what GOD can do! Your prayers were answered.

[@tmjewel]

@@Zenigma217 You're assuming she prayed to the same God as you?

[@Zenigma217]

@@tmjewel that’s right! There is only ONE God, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth and everything in between!

[@tmjewel]

@@Zenigma217 But did she pray to the same God in the correct way?

[@vijaydaga1990]

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[@richlondon4661]

As I see it, the placebo effect is enhanced by if not solely due to a positive attitude. I have always had a positive attitude. In 2003 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Two years later I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. My mindset after both diagnoses was that I would beat the disease and not define my life by it. I have been cancer free for 17 years. Despite Parkinson's being described as a degenerative disease I take no Parkinson's medications and am still living life to the fullest 15 years post diagnosis. What makes me different? I don't know for sure, but I embrace the placebo effect as a tool that I use every day.

[@heidiholtz4382]

You are one of the lucky ones. It is real. I call it being charmed. I too feel I am charmed. I am a skeptic of CAM and TCM (complementary and alternative medicine & traditional Chinese medicine) but Placebo and positive mindset is proven. We just don't know why yet.

[@seemagoel902]

Please share ur experiences of placebo effect

[@michaelbirchall2247]

It's not a placebo if you know its a placebo!

[@19Marc79]

I decided at the age of 35 to avoid stress in my life as much as possible. 5 years later I can only recommend it to everyobdy who feels miserable. Don´t intoxicate your body anymore ! And ask God to help you ! These 2 are the most powerful recommendations I can give from my own life experience :)

[@japprivera3129]

Thanks for the good advice!

[@joyoflearning2124]

What all you did to avoid stress ?

[@acinamatata6342]

How to ask god?

[@noxcube6439]

@@acinamatata6342 talk to him like you talk to someone you love and care about.

[@pointbreak2811]

My cats help me with my stress

[@lloydlawson2186]

It worked for me, stage 3 leukemia and i had a hear or two max. From there i ate asparagus and vit c. Within 4 weeks my doctor was getting remission signs and within 8 weeks i was running marathons. My heart had healed itself And i now know anythings possible

[@adrianasura6328]

Good for you! Cheers.

[@NDTHEBEAST]

Jason wealty motivation did you just work out a lot?

[@mintrose6434]

How are you doing Jason? How much vit c are you taking daily? Thanks.

[@double8beats]

Jason wealty yes you took vitamin c and asparagus.

[@matthewriegner5180]

Jason wealty congrats!

[@titoli1]

This is not about killing medicine or taking away hospitals. This is about implementing changes in how doctors work and how we build hospitals. A hospital should be a relaxing mind calming place, where the doctors also evaluate the mind. This needs to merge with today's medicine to create a stronger system. Ignoring the evidence is just stupid.

[@jaylynn444]

Unfortunately, Big Pharma donates hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to med schools, then are on the board of directors - big pharma dictates protocol :( The fact that doctors will lose their license by recommending holistic remedies shows how shady our healthcare (that's laughable - it should be called sickcare) is. But yours is a nice thought :) We the people can change things by: taking better care of ourselves & seeking holistic remedies instead of wanting a pill for every ill.

[@jackthompson361]

@@jaylynn444You totally nailed it. I have almost given up trying to tell people. They seem so angry and resistant to conflicting information, albeit backed up by hugely compelling evidence.

[@libbybennett61]

jaylynn444 has

[@chrisnuenthel8937]

Nature doesn't work, that's their motto. Yet 60 to 70 percent of all pharmaceuticals originated from natural sources. First antibiotic came from a fungus, at least three in use today (probably more) come from fungus. A drug they use to suppress the immune system for transplant patients comes from a species of cordyceps mushrooms... A heart disease medication comes from foxclove plants which are poisonous. Oyster mushrooms have compounds that act like statin drugs, lowering cholesterol. But yeah. But I think the placebo effect works quite well. I watched this video on how your body literally holds onto stress and trauma. If u just concentrate on your body with a calm clear mind you can literally feel the tension. You tend to ignore pain. Use drugs to ignore it when u can no longer ignore it. I have a bad back and when I lay down and concentrate on areas in my body that has tension, my neck starts to crack on it's own, the tension extends from as far out to you toes but always extends back to ur spine. When u release tension anywhere in the body you release it in your spine as well.

[@karinlarsen4251]

@@jaylynn444 medical training is subsidized by Pharmaceutical Industries. The students who come from there aren't to blame

[@susanschafer1248]

I just got further in the video where she speaks about the doctor that said more than being in the mind it is the carer that makes the biggest difference. When my mother was first diagnosed and given 3 months by her doctor , I vowed I would do everything I could to make sure she would be well taken care of and hopefully live much longer. I pampered her with massages every day, sometimes 2-3 each day, the best and most nutritious food and meals she would enjoy --and be able to tolerate. I made sure she was surrounded by people she loved and the things she loved as much as possible. I was her 24/7 caregiver and did everything I could to let her know how loved she was. She told me, toward the end of her life, that she never would have lived those almost 17 extra years if it hadn't been for me. I couldn't take the credit for her survival because she was the one that did it, but I think the caregiving and caring definitely contributed. If anyone has a loved one with cancer or another " incurable' illness, I think showering them with love and care can make a huge difference, either in how long they survive or the quality of their time ...or both.

[@whizzerandchips5093]

You are incredible

[@JoanneJaworski]

ABSOLUTELY right about the importance of love and attention (unless it is their time or they've have enough)!!!

[@jenniferfrazier8131]

Agree. Quality of life is important. 🙏

[@coryr7183]

amen n very holistic to thats my style

[@Shyeena]

I've tried this with my sister but her negativity is so strong, she's built herself an unbelievable strong wall to keep me out. She's resigned to her imminent death so much so, she's already making plans because "cancer cannot be healed". Its so hard to live with her even though she witnessed that when our mom was going die, I brought her home with me and did for my mom what you did for yours. Our mom lived another 8 years. My husband too was given one year but that was 4 years ago and he's still here living healthy and happy. So very sad. Some people are so negative they can't be reached. Its more than speaking positive thoughts, it's already feeling and living that you are already healthy.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

This is life changing. What a courageous doctor to swim against the stream of main medical doctrine.

[@SoulfulVeg]

I've been saying if the placebo effect was so strong, why aren't we studying it? I'm glad to hear this talk.

[@seigtitties]

+SoulfulVeg read joe dispenza 'you are the placebo' good book!

[@SoulfulVeg]

I.Grant sounds interesting. thanks!

[@seigtitties]

+SoulfulVeg if u read it let us know what you think

[@peternartey7930]

+SoulfulVeg My dear SoulfulVeg, the reason the placebo effect is not thought openly or out yet into the main stream is that the it will de-capitalize or self destruct the system. The system at large, is its own organism.What we need healing from is civilization. The system has no interest in us learning correctly or truthfully, so it teaches us lies, a myth. You gotto turn to your inner-self, your center, your inner wise-self. There lies the truth. Read more from www.universalall.com.

[@eagleye448]

+SoulfulVeg Very interesting idea. I'm wondering how they accomplish this research. Sound Incredibly unethical. Lying about giving people chemotherapy? The public would be horrified.

[@susanschafer1248]

My mother had an advanced stage 4 non Hodgkin's lymphoma. She didn't respond to several courses of chemo. Then, when at 1-2 years later, she was checked, the cancer was gone. She had a spontaneous remission and lived for over 16 more years, into her 80's. She did not die from cancer. Her oncologist, in the beginning, had given her 3months and told her to get her affairs in order, when he first diagnosed her. She was an amazing woman, who loved people and loved life, despite the fact that her life had been anything but easy. She was the most loving and generous person I've ever known. I'm so grateful I had those extra 16 years with her. I absolutely believe in spontaneous remission from seemingly incurable diseases.

[@luciamoir2641]

My husband and I, 81 and 66 years old respectively enjoy life without the worries of doctor's decisions. Our vacations are our vitamins, our music our energy. Thank goodness for Doctors such Dr. Rankin for putting so much effort on this program. The world need s it!

[@yordanoskirubel1817]

Your mind can kill you but your mind can heal you it's always about choice even this world was made possible so don't question or doubt yourself.

[@mitakshah]

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was 30. I was told by 5 different neurologist that I can never cure this condition and have to take injections for rest of my life. Today, I am healthier than ever! Have completely cured all lesions by fixing my mind, diet and exercises!!

[@khushwnt789]

I wanna know more about you pls?

[@tedteddy1802]

Fantastic! I currently have multiple sclerosis and I don’t care what anybody says I know I’m going to be OK !!!!!! God bless you !!!! Very inspirational thank you

[@toshan9161]

How do u feel now?

[@mytinytoodles8659]

Amen. ❤

[@theslopchop]

The best Ted Talk ever. I believe 100% I am going to overcome my health problems now that I have addressed the problems xx

[@rowvictory7603]

Absolutely right! I had a cancer and undergone chemo and radiation, I did not completed the treatment but I have make adjustment to my pH balance (all cancer patients have acidic body) and so was I, today 2 years later I'm cancer free! I strongly believe in what Lissa is talking about, works for me I believe that pH balanced body can not get cancer!!!

[@JoanneJaworski]

Negative thoughts also create a more acidic body.

[@robinanuolinlin1815]

So do I!

[@marziehmahmoodsalehi686]

How did u balance the PH?

[@reSUNator]

I like her. So gentle yet commanding. Balance.

[@SnarkyStuff1]

EXCELLENT talk! The cells in your body react to everything the mind says. The mind body connection is VERY powerful. We must all realize that we have control over our health and hence we have the power to change it. I agree, seeking a healthcare provider that is positive, nurturing, and compassionate is essential to support us in our healing. This is why I love my job, because I ALWAYS remain positive with my clients and find a solution that helps aide them in taking control of their personal power and showing them what they have and not what they don't have. The moment you change your perception, is the moment your rewrite the chemistry in your body.

[@Jazminrivera1]

Great talk

[@TonyaA7]

Perception. Good point

[@busrakorkmaz7842]

How can we change perception?..

[@yousefalgzawi728]

Awesome

[@2kreative1]

This happened to my brother. My brother had optimism about his prognosis, until he saw what his doctor had written in his chart. My brother died shortly after, totally giving up on getting better, even though he could have been. We need compassion in our doctors, which is sorely missing today.

[@patrickhollywood93]

Oh my Gosh, YES YES YES. 💯We need to learn more about the power each of us all have within our very bodies. Thanks for the great talk. :D

[@StrayBulletX]

This is all true. Aside from researching, I've performed this on myself with great success. I used to be very sensitive to ragweed/pollen. I would have allergy attacks so bad that I would barely be able to open my eyes. One day, I told myself that I would no longer be effected by allergy symptoms. I will not allow it. My body is shutting it's reinforced door on it. I believed it, and haven't had an allergy attack in about 10 years. I use this technique every time I feel off, and it works. Every time.

[@desijattdj]

I'm so glad someone is publicising this. I have felt this since I was young, it was natural to me, I always knew I was going to have great health and even wealth. And all is exactly how I expected it. I am so grateful and wish this advantage to every human alive.

[@taghazoutmoon5031]

Good for you 👍

[@ginatsa8456]

Nerve deafness cure

[@dez.---ihaveseenthisbefore5076]

Well this is strange. I've never heard these words before, nor have I ever read words like these. I have always been afraid to say the same thing you just said. I too knew I would be super healthy and successful as well. I knew these things as a child. My life has been magical. And I am happy how my life has turned out. It's weird though. I mean, just completely magical.

[@kathrinat9824]

@@dez.---ihaveseenthisbefore5076 What's your life like?

[@monimoni8141]

this is a great and remarkable doctor! to come out and talk about the actual thing that no other physician would even fathom to do, makes her the epitome of what an actual HEALTH CARE PROVIDER is, and deserves great respect for what she is doing! i applaud her for taking a step forward and bringing this information to light, because not like other medical physicians, she genuinely cares, NOT for the money but for people! i commend you doctor, and you have my utmost respect not only as a physician but as a human being! thank you and God bless!

[@johancalitz7719]

I have watched this talk three times and will watch it again. Thank you Lissa.

[@MonicaSancio]

I love this TED Talk, and now I am a fan of Lissa! It all starts with a healthy MIND... Your BODY is YOUR business.. And what patients need from their doctors is for them to be forces of HEALING, not forces of fear nor pessimism... YES!

[@gneissblues2961]

in-doc-tri-naaated.. oh yea ;)

[@juanrocastillon4327]

Our body is a modern machine that can repair itself. It is really true, here in Perú the indigenous people knew it through ayahuasca and other plant. I have experimented it, and I see that other person, physician like Lisaa, say it. We can be own doctor, yeahhh!! It supposs to save money!! hahaha, only thanks to our body!

[@1212trim]

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[@joecaldor]

I love the message she gives, I truly believe the mind can cure... I stopped going to doctors and i am now in better health...

[@oregondude9411]

Same here.

[@sunriseinthennight]

But how do you do it? Do you meditate?

[@oregondude9411]

@@sunriseinthennight Eat keto or paleo. Meditate focused on your breath 30 minutes a day. Exercise vigorously 45 minutes daily. Weight lifting. Avoid anything synthetic, artifical, or unnatural. If it comes out of the ground, it's healthy. Multivitamins. Digestive aids. Probiotic daily. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Ask any questions you may have. 👍

[@SayshaAveryhart]

You right it can cure or kill its up to the host

[@essiees3151]

@@oregondude9411 hey, do you know any special meditation techniques that help with healing physically? I have meditated for years but while it helps me with 'acceptance' , it hasn't manifested a healing yet.

[@karatrott7497]

Brought me to tears. so glad to hear someone is spreading this message.

[@MW-ou9bj]

You could say, that placebo effect is a wish of being healthy, the wish of being alive and feeling good. And again, it starts with ourselves recognizing what's not serving us and seek for self care, self love. Our mind is a force. Love this stuff♥️

[@kangaroo432]

I love this. You're on the front line of medicine. Thank you! And congratulations on following your calling!

[@kirkwesthaver9467]

i seen this first hand from my mother. she had cancer and died. but held on so much longer when she had hope.i definitely agree there is more to this

[@teresa6635]

I love your presentation on how we can heal health care. Very well done and your enthusiasm is Healing!!! Thank you!

[@mobk9774]

Hands down one of the best TED talks! Thanks Lissa

[@Serephima]

This I Believe! Loneliness, Unhappines, Unfulfilled lives are very damaging oneself and those in our lives. Our lives affect those around us as well as ourselves. Thank You Lisa.

[@ursulareeg1171]

Serephima Wings YOU are absolutely correct. I've seen this with my family member.

[@sunnycarney4443]

I was an unexpected child, born to a mother whose husband died when I was 13 months old. Mom was born in 1903. Her mission in life seemed to be to raise me to be a perfect daughter... circa 1850 and before. I was born in 1941, just before WW II when the world changed drastically. Mom didn't tolerate the changes well. I often wondered why she hated me so much. It took many years to figure out that in seeking her family's love and approval, she was really hurting me. She was a hard-core hypochondriac! She used her many illnesses to get the attention she wanted. However, the message I got was "do as I say, not as I do!" When I was very young, I swore I would never use illness to attract the attention I wanted. I studied ballet in Hollywood, and got the positive reinforcement I wanted by being asked to teach adult beginner ballet classes. I was about 14 when that happened. I taught ballet off and on for 35 years. I was active in community theater and have a scrapbook full of good reviews for acting, directing, costume design, etc.... almost all aspects of theater. And I was successful in several awesome jobs long before that was usual for almost any female being! As I approach my 73rd birthday, I worry a bit more that I did in my youth, but I always recognize if for what it is. When nobody else pays attention, I "fix myself." I survived two potentially fatal car crashes, skiied face-first down some awesome ski mountains, was thrown from at least one horse... I healed myself quickly of the injuries and moved on with my life--always in search of my next adventure, always ignoring my mother's daily emotional abuse. In effect, and in my own mind, my response to my mother (later, to my equally hypochrondriacal elder sister) ... my response was ... hmmmm... rude, at best. I've "advertised myself" as my own best placebo. I recognize that almost no doctor will ever be able to keep me as healthy and happy as I have accomplished for myself. I made a promise to myself. I've slipped from time to time, but only very temporarily until I realize that whatever I'm "suffering" from is self-inflicted and I end it as quickly as I can. As far as I'm concerned, Dr. Rankin and others like her are absolutely correct: your health and well-being is in your hands. Your own mind is the most powerful medicine you have. I've been aware of that for most of my life. Statistically, I may be heading toward the end of my life, and that's okay. My almost 93 year old Aunt is amazing and lively, with a healthy sense of humor and ready (should either of us ever be able to afford it)... ready to get on an airplane and travel the world! It will be an amazing trip if we can pull it off!

[@E-Kat]

Shame it took me 5 years to find your comment!! I totally appreciate your effort wring it and I'm so grateful to you as thus is exactly what I need now. Must pull myself together and ditch all meds!!!! Thank you do much. I hope you'll travel one day by plane to some beautiful places. Take care.

[@mariabalderas8792]

😊 thank you for your expressions.

[@elmarehuman237]

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[@jessaca]

Out of all my research on stress and anxiety in the past month THIS Ted talk is the best

[@blackhealthtalk]

This amazing talk is such a breath of fresh air away from the smotherings of the mass of information in the standard scientific setting. Wonderful!

[@bunnywanderland]

Wow she really glows and just comes across so authentically - loved this talk

[@Sunshineundso]

So beautiful how that man has smiled at the end when they all were holding hands!❤️

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

I believe it 100%. I had a colleague who was diagnosed with liver cancer and was given 6 months to live. While in hospice he underwent a drastic conversion and a few weeks later was completely cured with no trace of cancer. The old addage "it's all in your head" is often times obvious.

[@rashidiaw]

By far the best ted talk. I love this doctor. Massive respect.

[@myflesh10]

Lissa is sooo awesome!!!!!! Nice to see more and more peeps being holistically oriented, less ego and more tuning in to the flow of Nature/Life.

[@vlove562]

Wow. I needed this today. Thank you for a very eye-opening and inspiring lecture.

[@xlntnrg]

I think the reason why it seems to work better if you're assisted by a doctor or health care worker is that we tend to believe more in authorities that we think know more than ourselves, than in ourselves. But if we really have enough faith in ourselves and in the process, we can do it ourselves. After all, the process is internal, all that it needs is the correct stimuli to start it and where that stimuli comes from, from outside or inside, doesn't really matter to the process.

[@UsDiYoNa]

I utterly LOVE this. You’re a gift, my good lady, thank you for being 🙏🏽💚

[@zzikool]

I love her beautiful smile and soft voice. And the way she delivers the talk, too.

[@ankaschannel]

the thing about lonelisness is legit. I used to almost never get sick but now that I have moved to a different city where I'm struggling to make meaningful friendships I have been lonely and physically sick constantly

[@luisbarbosa8136]

how are you doing now, ai da?

[@ankaschannel]

@@luisbarbosa8136 healthy and not lonely :)

[@luisbarbosa8136]

@@ankaschannel Happy for you ;) ;)

[@genericamerican7574]

You are never truly alone. Even when you think you are isolated you are there with yourself. You are the biggest presence in your life. You are never alone.

[@alexanderohmes5240]

Amazing talk! As a physical therapist, I often encounter patients in states of constant sympathetic stress. I do my best to educate on the importance of parasympathetic up-regulation to induce healing and self-repair. It can be a difficult conversation, especially if patients are not receptive. I absolutely love your Whole Health Cairn and would love to see it implemented into healthcare.

[@JWuli]

This made a lot of sense, it helped me understand more about why I do the things I do. I’m currently in a situation where I procrastinate and think, “hmm... I can wait just a little bit longer.” I do this so much to the point where I don’t have any time to do what I said I could wait to do. Now if I only think that I can do it, I will be able To.

[@AzMovieMom]

I have agreed with this for years. Thank you Lissa for your research and courage! I stand with you!

[@nania992]

Amen.. you took the words right out of my mouth!. Keep going Lissa

[@buggy659]

You said something profound. “Bring the love to healthcare”. There is sooo much to unpack in that statement. You are right that we need to quite our inner self to activate our innate healing mechanisms. Our cells really are listening for our instruction. Intent is the key, we have the ability to reprogram every cell in our body thru stem cells that hold the undamaged template that will achieve balance in our body. We see a future when stem cells will be injected in the blood stream and taken to a tumor via a tracer. When surrounded by the stem cells the tumor cells will recognize the benevolent template of love and healing and reverse its malevolent processes. Yet ultimately we hold the key with our elevated consciousness to activate this process through our own intent and consciousness. Thank you for you brave work!!

[@anomar2815]

One of the ever BEST Ted talks I’ve heard. Thanks indeed for the great explanation & giving hope for us. 👏💐🎈❤️😊🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@catherinecruveillier]

Absolutely wonderful and essential!

[@Sunshineundso]

Thank you so much! I really needed to hear that❤

[@leemarie5019]

Thank you so much Dr. Rankin for your very encouraging talk. May God bless you more abundantly.🙏

[@KC-ln6gq]

Thank you so much for this talk!!!💕

[@bunnypong64]

One of the most positive TED talk I've come across

[@shelly8602]

this is amazing i feel like this is something i want to watch every so often

[@liberatedhippything]

This is so true. I had herniated discs and inadvertently meditated them away. People don't wanna do the work! But I do. I love it. This whole experience brought me love that only God could show me. Whatever Yahweh is I'm with him, I wanna be that love always.

[@musicallife3981]

How did you meditate?

[@liberatedhippything]

So I can't really answer this easily because I genuinely can't remember it was during a time of self preservation (Kundalini happened to me. ) But all I can tell you is that I paid attention to thoughts that brought me pure joy. My kids, my animals, the experience of a friend actually taking good advice and her life growing and becoming more fruitful etc. Then how life forces growth we all dread but it turns out even better than imagined. Just pure joy. And pretty soon I didn't need a thought to hang onto that emotion. It was great. Joe dispenza meditation's work for a lot of people but not for me though I do appreciate the pointers he provides. Becoming space, becoming nothing and no one.

[@liberatedhippything]

@@musicallife3981 I think what really helped me was learning that there is a difference to us between imagination and memory but to the subconscious it responds to a thought of the past the same way it responds to imagination. So why not imagine more? Get deep into it! ❤️

[@musicallife3981]

@@liberatedhippything can you elaborate on it, did you think of healing or was it just joyful thoughts? You said Yahweh too. Curious to know more.

[@liberatedhippything]

@@musicallife3981 gimme some time to get back home here and I'll fill you in! It's strange but awesome. Ttys

[@oliviasflowers4042]

Excellent presentation. Truly blessed. Lovely message 💝

[@dr.jacqueskoko5316]

Thank you, Dr. Rankin, for such a meaningful message on healing!

[@harrywhite7287]

This confirms much of what I already suspected. Thank you.

[@patrycjamochocka1810]

The end made me cry happy tears. Go Lissa! 🎉

[@sylvesterdodd8803]

I was afraid for the past few weeks because I had a chest pain and overthinked it as a heart attack or CHD. Within 5 days I decided I wont live longer healthy and happy. I'd done alot of research on heart health and came to watch this video. This talk relieved me a lot and I'm healing myself from now. I've decided to change. And its effective. I can feel the difference.

[@ernestogarciarubi6460]

I am an endocrinologist MD, and basically agree with what has been said here. As we free ourselves of arrogance as has been said we can find more easily our own path to heal. As has been said, our relationships should be as healthy as we are.

[@whitenorthstar]

100% true! Heal yourself...cure yourself! My brother is a perfect example...he's constantly ill physically/mentally and runs to his doctor at the slightest sign of illness etc, I told him "if you want a better life...a healthier life...stay away from doctors and the NHS!" Good health and longevity is a frame of mind...optimism...positivity...good diet...exercise etc, do not take a doctors word as gospel as to what is wrong with you...it's all a guessing game with them, They do their best most of the time but ultimately it's up to us to help ourselves! Anything is curable with the right frame of mind...discipline...positivity...an optimistic outlook on life at all times, And stay away from negative people/situations etc!

[@pranchhiber6908]

Thanks a million, Lissa.... your video should be shared world wide

[@sammyodame8801]

Such an inspiring message. You are truly inspirational.

[@davide724]

Mark Chapter 5 Verse 34 He said to her, "Daughter, your _faith_ has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your disease."

[@jztouch]

I have absolutely cured myself of illnesses and maladies. Everyone has inner resources to heal themselves that they can tap into. I had an “aha” moment when she said it’s called the placebo effect. There’s so much potential in this and it might work for the environment and even war as well.

[@Crossberry79]

I love her. Listening to her for me right now is the best gift. Thank you

[@rehanamoola3589]

What an excellent perspective. Thank you Dr Rankin.

[@sujitjp45]

One of the best TED talks I've heard !!!

[@happyisthegirl]

Definitely. I've shared it with many people who I believe it will help. Imagine in the middle of a health crisis and hearing this wonderful talk, only part I see missing is acknowledging spirituality. Doctors have a hard time with there being a creator even though there is so much proof all around us.

[@nammyohorengekyoooooo]

Best ted talk ever.

[@neeshtavenkamah2138]

Awesome speech.. hats off to your courage and i believe 200% that we can heal ourselves..

[@Lawry579]

A truly inspiring talk. Thank you 🙏.

[@myildizau]

Beautifully articulated, highlighting the importance of healing through the power of mind using scientific data!

[@catherinegitonga61]

Awesome talk. The mind is extremely powerful we should channel our thoughts to more positivity and less negativity. I have learnt a lot.

[@FranRew]

Thank you Dr. Rankin. I'm sharing your message of love, and encouragement to recognize the self-healing intelligence within each cell of our body, and also within our collective health system.

[@benganchan1420]

When I was a little kid 64 years ago and when I fell sick , my illiterate grand aunt would do a rite to clear my illness. She would make a paper boat, said something to the effect that my illness would disappear if I spit on the boat and the boat will carry away the “contagion" in the nearby river. That was my childhood placebo. Works well all the time.

[@NintCondition]

I believe that when we take any substance, be it a sugar pill, vitamin or natural supplements on a regular basis it is the mind that is reminded when taking the pills that tells us that it is helping to heal us and the reminder is actually what is healing. The belief and positive thoughts that heal us from inside out.

[@seancrapola]

When I was 12 years old, back in 1980, I had warts all over my hands and even had a large wart right under my lower lip. A military doctor--a Captain in the US Navy at Mare Island in Vallejo, CA--"hypnotized" me. Two visits of guided imagery and within two or three weeks all of my warts were gone. I had had them for over a year. My father said he wouldn't have believed it if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes. I told my 6th grade science teacher and he scoffed. But it was true.

[@gOzaruVids]

this is the best ted talks about healing depression..... thank you lissa rankin.

[@alz123alz]

see amazon.com TAP-A-CISE Gently tapping the forehead helps reduce depression, dementia. YOU have to understand the function of capillaries if you want to understand how the body heals itself.

[@DwaineHartman]

blessings to you thank you for standing up it is about time

[@loudominguiano469]

The best Ted Talk I heard so far. It’s true. We need more humane and compassionate doctors, nurses and health care providers who can be instruments of healing. Thank you Dr Lissa Rankin for this great talk.

[@ManifestedMELANIN]

Bless the speaker and this channel. I NEEDED AND MANIFESTED THIS.

[@janaabreu]

Powerful, amazing speech!

[@264308]

I do believe everything she said. I am 69. and i still work everyday. I am a healthy man.

[@pf210]

How are you doing sir?

[@richardlink828]

@@pf210 My body now self heals itself for all afflictions. I had hips, knees, nerve problems in hands and feet, bursting discs in back, hand injuries, all healed almost instantaneously or within short time. Now I'm learning to project energy, love, to remove negative thoughts, which once removed, healing follows. A women for nearly 42 years had an extremely bent spine from scoliosis, which went straight. It so affected her body her one leg was longer than other foot by over an inch, which then healed herself. I also have an effect on mentally ill. Usually the significantly improve around me, the more they hang around me. A number of others were also healed over the years. I give credit to having a deep relationship with God.

[@bbbf09]

Come back when you are 169. If it's all true that there are no incurable ailments you should be able to make tothen and beyond. At that point I'll listen

[@CLM2204]

@@bbbf09 We All will come back at somePoint in the Past Present or Future depending on our Choices - to be re-Borned at the End 🌈or on🔥 .... from the Beginning is called Karma Listening to thy Higher self is the Key to Portals on our Birth Charts

[@mitchellarsenault9685]

Thank you so much Lisa I never thought anybody else understood so much I just have no voice it's always in my head of what I think I'm so proud and dedicated to your thought

[@raneeoberoi9113]

It's so wonderful to hear this talk a great Reinforcement, all this already in our philosophies but Do we use it, it's the doing that matters, many Thanks for the talk. 🙏🙏🙏

[@anaisstoelenphoto]

Lissa you are amazing! The mind can work wonders.. I did heal myself by following my passions in life and giving, by pulling the focus away from being ill and doing things that made me feel optimistic and happy. Don't hope, better is to believe in healing deeply.

[@SS-dp7lt]

Anaïs Stoelen can u explain further ?

[@Umaswaraswati]

God bless you ma'am. I'm tired of my health issues. Sometimes I wish to die...I was feeling so depressed and pessimistic and just then this video popped up. I take it as divine guidance. Thank you. May God give me enough strength to put an end to this endless suffering. May I be able to heal myself. Thank you ma'am. Thank you God. Thank you Universe. I'm 29. 5 yrs have spent . May I overcome....

[@radha31676]

Allmy prayers for you

[@theresaogbolu9606]

All will be well with you by the grace and mercies of God🙏

[@Umaswaraswati]

@@radha31676 Thank you 😊

[@Umaswaraswati]

@@theresaogbolu9606 Thank you. 🤞😊

[@secundusytp4517]

Look up the Gerson therapy

[@rachelsietzema7689]

That summarised my experience and gave more credible evidence to what I know to be true. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@Lunarvibez7]

Absolutely can heal your self .. I heald my self. Kidneys both failed after heat stroke.. . I'm super healthy now

[@nandipakade4921]

How did you do it? I need to heal. I am a mess. I need help with my brain. I am a total mess.

[@Rosa29]

Brilliantly and beautifully Scientifically explained. God bless you :)

[@shiningones6765]

Best video in the world! Just about to go to a doctor that doesn't care, never listens and basically misdiagnosed ....gonna give him this :) Thank you. I always knew this...but have had to much of the no placebo in my life...now, thanks to you, I am on track again xxxxxxxx

[@JulieScottBodysound]

Thank you, Dr. Rankin! I love your work and this message resonates with my experiences working in mental health and massage therapy.

[@raceystacey7945]

What a wonderful video. Breathing techniques to relax are especially helpful and have done wonders for my anxiety problems which have lead to physical problems . She is right about stress leading to physical health issues.