The Psychology of Beating an Incurable Illness | Bob Cafaro | TEDxCharlottesville

[@Befriendyourmindbody]

Fully recovered from CFS/ME, lyme, interstitial cystitis, chronic pain, gut issues, and other illnesses I had for 10 years. I am grateful every day. Please do not give up if you are walking this path. Healing is mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. It really is biopsychosocialspiritual. Your body and your life has your answers. It doesn't matter how long it takes - it will take time. Keep going and learn all you need to in order to believe in your body over outdated medical diagnosis that only describe the symptoms and do not understand the roots.

[@sarablackhall9775]

How did u do this?

[@tealeafs3824]

So glad someone posted this! Yes, healing comes from every aspect our life: the food we eat, the water we drink, friends, family, and having a purpose. This man had a purpose, to keep playing the cello! Find your passion! Find a reason to wake up every morning!

[@asmaabencherif6334]

I am interested in hearing your story

[@AshtonStands4Awesome]

What did you do? To heal?

[@ToraSan]

Please tell me about it, I have ME/CFS

[@lijiang533]

I am a medical doctor. Your wonderful presentation really resonates with my experience in my personal life and my work as a doctor. Human body has super power for healing. You just need to trust your body's power. Drink lots of filtered tap water, not the water from disposable plastic bottles, lots of fresh organic veggies, and a few good relationships. Thank you for this wonderful talk. I will share it with my patients.

[@r0byn012]

So this will cure my MS...? No.

[@rileyspargo8476]

@@r0byn012 please watch “minding your mitochondria , dr terry wahls ted talks”

[@petey9232]

@@r0byn012 sounds like it will! Wish my neurologist would have told me before the lumbar puncture....

[@tariqhassan3046]

Ofcourse. I am too a professional ( surgeon)ooking for a mentor to heel....

[@barbarika706]

Lots of love and light to all here ....❤ let all get healed 🙏

[@amicablemonster]

1. Drink lots of water 2. Meditation (2 30-minute sessions a day) 3. Adopt a deer's diet: drink water, eat vegetables 4. Start your day with yoga, exercise, cycling (basically start it with movement).

[@AG-nn8lp]

A deers diet isn't sustainable. I'd waste away

[@LoveHardFightHard]

@@AG-nn8lp vegetables have protein and are the most nutrient dense foods. I had atrophied legs from a spinal cord injury, and eating more leafy greens made me gain strong muscle back and healthy weight quickly. All without any weight lifting or exercise except for gentle yoga. I don't eat any meat/fish, eggs or dairy :)

[@ry.butterfly]

@@AG-nn8lp not if you ate enough of them you wouldn't

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Your made to eat meat which is why a lower carb diet also brings a lot of healing

[@pankajsaun8266]

Wahat about back pain 😡😡😡 .. slip disc ,it seems nothing working

[@gabrielboisvert3733]

I thank every soul who are going through difficulties and illness. I thank you because you are courageous, you are marvelous, and you will have a story to share, just like him, by going through this, and will also be transformed by what you go through. This is a very inconvenient gift, and you deserve to know right now, and not just when you're over it, that you matter and you are worthy, so I thank you.

[@pjjp6341]

Beautifully said! You have a gift!

[@بودكاستقارئة]

thank u ...

[@premsonbey9889]

Thank you so much Bob

[@khamfai]

Thank you

[@prijevodib2139]

Thank you, dear Gabriel, all the best.

[@tariqhassan3046]

Acceptance, self belief, endurance,resolution, determination,mentorship,self motivation ,role models , courage and Luck are the soldiers to march for victory

[@remylebeau8934]

To the person who is watching this and suffering terrible illness, and doing all you know to be better yet seeing minimal results, don’t be discouraged by this video. Your will isn’t broken. Your affirmations aren’t wrong. Your faith is strong enough. Sometimes there are undisclosed factors in recovery testimonials like these. Sometimes no amount of willpower can get you to a place of well being. And therein lies the dangers of this type of talk. I sincerely wish you the best in your recovery.

[@2003mandiman]

Thankyou for saying that! Bless you xo

[@redeileen369]

Remy Lebeau Yes, otherwise I’d believe my illnesses are my fault!

[@itstheweather5859]

@@redeileen369 Our minds create disease, our minds can cure it as well.

[@frankbelin1590]

With all respect to Bob and everyone else who finds inspiration in this ...good for you!!! This speech might be inspirational for many people, BUT completely destructive for others. It's like all people who never heal from a chronic illness have to be blamed for not willing to heal. Like, learning to accept living with a disability, is just the reason why someone is and stays disabled. And this not only makes those people feel like it's all their own fault, but also feeds the lack of understanding most people already have about it, something that can be even worse than the disease or disability itself ...even more deadly to some. Depression is not an uncommon factor when people have to learn to live with something they don't want to. I have struggeled a long time with guilt about being disabled because of a chronic disease that causes my spine to fuse like bamboo (some even call it bamboospine), about loosing my job, my house, almost everything and even family and friends because of it. It took years of psychotherapy to accept and learn to live with this powerlessnes. THIS speech and reactions almost take me back again to feeling like I don't deserve to be alive, good thing that therapy has made me stronger, otherwise it would've inspired me to do something ...but I won't write that word, I hope that others won't.

[@frankbelin1590]

And I have to add, THANK YOU so much, Remy Lebeau, for your comment! While I was going through the reactions, I only saw so many positive reactions. I almost had no courage to write my comment above, like I would only look like the most 'negative person' doing so, even though I felt like I had to! You gave me that courage Sir! And I'm sure it matters, for so many others, too!

[@SerenitywithLawna-Merry]

For anyone who is struggling with accepting and letting go of what they cannot control when it comes to being diagnosed with a chronic progressive illness - i know what it's like, I've been there too. 8 months ago I received a diagnosis and was on my death bed, and although my prognosis still isn't great, I do have hope and a little bit more faith in my life. It was a battle to get where I am now but I am excited to start my journey through this youtube channel in 2024 and bring light into others dark time. This is the community I needed when I was first recovering, or trying to wrap my head around everything- hope you'll join me and be a part of something that has not been done before - we will liberate each other to health which is very much the same kind of concept talked about in this video.

[@lotro1986]

I wish you all the best. Stay strong, stay focused! Love your body

[@oatwizard]

I wish you the fullest recover, possible or not! When an illness comes into your life all you can do is die or change. I learned this lesson but still it feels really scary sometimes. I wish you overcoming it all, living your full life and enjoying every day, month, year, decades

[@Proverbs3.3]

God bless you come to church with us this Sunday we’d love to have you with us 🥺🤍

[@lindsayb7271]

I have things happening to me that keep getting worse but now 3yrs later, I still can't find an answer... I'm spiraling & in panic attacks all day & I can not handle it anymore. I told God, if he can't give me relief, please take me now. I don't know what to do anymore. Please help

[@AyeshaTahseen-c9e]

May God bless u

[@lourdeskrohn5087]

God bless every single person in the world with MS or any pain and suffering! God bless us all! heal us and protect us in our journey Amen! Thank you it was inspiring.

[@sushilmediahub]

lourdes krohn if he can, so can you. Give yourself 100 days to work Magic on yourself.. Be sure to inform / update others as well. Regards, Sushil Adhikari

[@MM-mp2dw]

Well, if a god really existed, I would not forgive him 'blessing' us with all those horrible diseases

[@gabrielboisvert3733]

Thank you. Be blessed with light too

[@lovereadingsnyc]

@@MM-mp2dw it's familial bloodline sin. Needs prayer forgiveness Love

[@MM-mp2dw]

@@lovereadingsnyc bloodline sin? Why do we need to ask for forgiveness for sth we have inherited? God should ask us for forgiveness for all the imperfections and sufferings he has brought to our lives (if he actually exists that is)

[@Shivam18j]

Today I found this video , and i am suffering from some illness and I am not feeling well but this video make me happy and I believe the Power of the words i pray to god , god bless me quickly and you too Always believe the god and the good time have a good day .💌

[@randoclipz8912]

As someone with a chronic illness- I don't like how this humble brag should be so well received. Sometimes eating well, drinking water and exercise just isn't enough.

[@charlottebruce979]

Yes agreed, I'm doing all I can to get rid of my medical issues and nothing has shifted it.

[@taittinger1092]

Taittinger10 0 seconds ago I had the Stem Cell Transplant at 53. I don't take any Medication. Currently in Remission. This is the best Option for us to STOP progress. Yes, changing your diet will also help, but doesn't STOP progression. Best Decision ever!!

[@MelWithPals]

You are right. Many people with chronic illnesses do not get better, which is difficult thing to accept, but is very important to acknowledge as a reality. Many of us have progressive illnesses that do NOT respond to excellent lifestyle recommendations alone. I think that people who DO respond to lifestyle recommendations alone will find it difficult to believe that not everyone's bodies respond the same.

[@Proverbs3.3]

God bless you come to church with us this Sunday we’d love to have you with us 🥺🤍

[@faaazzahmed7331]

@@taittinger1092❤❤❤

[@KingaGorski]

I started to cry when you played the cello. If I were there in person I would've been sobbing I'm sure. What a story. I also know the power of the MindBody connection, the power of meditation, mindfulness, breath work, exercise, discipline... and the story you shared about the other gentleman who had also achieved "the impossible" after his plane crash, who you met and hugged, and felt that exchange of energy... just wow. Brilliant. Thank you for sharing this talk. Impossible = I'm Possible 💫

[@clementineharvey2598]

As a person with chronic Lyme disease, this has inspired me. I have hope now.

[@jolitawebb6405]

Look at infusio or verita life clinics

[@krishk11]

@@jolitawebb6405 thanks, where r these infusio o rd veritas life clinics located?

[@jolitawebb6405]

Krish K infusio is in Germany and USA, verita life is in Thailand, germany and mexico

[@carolhechtenthal1482]

@@jolitawebb6405 I have had Chronic Lyme Disease for over 30 years. I had considerable improvement in symptoms with neuroplasticity. I went to the DNR program (Dynamic Neural Reprogramming) with Annie Hopper and i was amazed that using the mind to change the brain really works. I am a psychologist and it all makes great sense to me. May you be better.

[@design321]

Look into "Bee Venom Therapy for Lyme Disease" Done at home, inexpensive. It works.

[@AmbiCahira]

This resonates with me, because I too refused to accept my "chronic" as anything but temporary and fixable. I fixed my PTSD, depression and anxiety, I haven't had bipolar highs and lows anymore despite no medication for it anymore, and 3 days ago my fibromyalgia "fell asleep" after almost 20 years of pain. I don't dare to cheer yet, but I just know in my core belief that my fibromyalgia and my insomnia is not a forever thing and the feeling I've had the past 3 days of no nerve pain for the first time in almost 20 years is very similar to what it felt like when my PTSD went quiet and went away. It's like a long rainstorm that finally stopped and sunshine is very close to break through the clouds and you are so used to the noise of the rain that suddenly the quiet seems loud. I'm quite excited. :) Just because doctors don't have a pill for it doesn't mean that it's hopeless. What helped me? Making life my top priority and connect back with nature eating foods that grow out of the ground such as potatoes and carrots, less processed stuff and just started stretching to try to break through the stiffness. I worked on lowering inflammation and increase amino acids that is crucial in the diet to be used and converted into functions. And, meditation for getting aligned emotionally. Oh and better posture habits. I also strictly reduced social media use to lower stress and basically was on a media consumption diet on only positive intake. Anything that brought stress was cut out.

[@daevaskye]

How are you now? I hope your fibro remission was sustained.

[@carolmckenney8136]

Wonderfully encouraging post. Glad you are on the right path! I take note of all you are doing! Thank you!

[@pkg19]

Hey! So glad to hear your progress. I need hope. It’s been 4 years. I’m still in denial and unable to accept this Nuero wreck that I am.

[@vishwanathvpai4090]

I wish you the best man!

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Awesome, read the book "A more excellent" Way by Henery Wright. Permanate healing is available

[@abuAbduAllah100]

I am 37 and got 2 things: stroke and an internal carotid artery stenosis. Pray for me guys

[@carlranger8060]

Keep going my friend. The journey may be long but keep taking baby steps, pick yourself up when you stumble and hug yourself when you're afraid.

[@rameshbalakrishnan2245]

Khaled Moussa Have a Japanese food called Natto. This will eliminate all problems with heart and other peripheral artery diseases. It also delays osteoporosis. This is common Japanese food available in Japanese restaurants. You can also buy the spores and make it at home yourself using soybeans. Also have CoQ10 that will help your heart muscles

[@abuAbduAllah100]

@@carlranger8060 Thank you man

[@abuAbduAllah100]

@@rameshbalakrishnan2245 Thank you man, sure I will look for natto. I don't have heart problems. I know what you talking about that it is good for the vascular system or what they call it endothelial.

[@carlranger8060]

@@abuAbduAllah100 Welcome Bud!

[@ranya_mohammed]

The moment he started playing, I just couldn't hold my tears! Watching him play is such an amazing blessing and comes very soothing to the soul of each and every patient with a chronic disease! 🙏❤️

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

This TEDx Talk needs way more views.

[@marielieful]

Bonnie Hundley I always share them I love it

[@michaelpittman7683]

I have been fearfully depressed from. The aftermath of a series of devastating strokes and a heart condition, I watched him twice and was truly moved to an extraordinary sense of relief I'm determined to be my once capable self ,once again. It's been 2 1/2 years I'm 5 % of my prolific self, former man I am, I see crystal clear the path I'm on now .seriously that man changed my inner guidance and perspective. I'm not alone but I'm in great pain, thus you watch me, this too shall pass. GB & onward thru the fog .

[@Proverbs3.3]

God bless you come to church with us this Sunday we’d love to have you with us 🥺🤍

[@marycollins8215]

I have been symptom-free from MS since 1996, I was diagnosed in 1995 at age 36. I had a very similar process to what Bob described. There are many of us out there! He is a hero and we need to lead the way to a new paradigm of healing.

[@politimisk]

Hi! Great to hear it! What did you do?

[@laurengroves7566]

@wanda taylor lol but true

[@garysimone4977]

Do not give in to what the Dr say BELIEVE. .......BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PRAYER AND THAUGHT

[@leuqarztliw5134]

Very nice song

[@shelbyh40]

@@robinhood6399 I also was diagnosed in 1995. have taken on a ketogenic diet, take my meds faithfully and my mindset if filled with love and joy. I am very selective on what I allow into my mind and try to release all negativity to the Source of all things. My MS Dr says, if she didn't know I have it, she'd say I dont. blessings all!

[@pammcnulty7260]

You have given me hope. I had 2 heart attacks 7 months apart then lost my 38 year old daughter and 11 months later my husband died. Less than a year later I suffered a stroke. That was just 3 months ago. I live alone with my little service dog and almost daily feel like my life is not worth anything. I am grateful I listened to your Ted talk. I need to fight. I never gave up as a child and learned to jump fences on horseback when I was 50. Now I am almost 70 and feel my gift is my dog. ..everyone lights up when they see my little service dog Lulu. She brings people joy. Now I need to go back to the horses where my joy and my healing lives. Thank you for pointing the way.

[@deniseallemandou793]

You are a suite lady, you will win easily and get a better life. God bless you.

[@Fitmonu8085]

❤️

[@Men_of_Tomorrow]

This was beautiful to read. I’m sending healing energy your way. Bless you.

[@jobuckley2999]

One big pat on the back to you sir. Now to all the millions of chronically ill people who have tried everything for years to get better without success. A million tons of respect and love. Keep up the good fight.

[@csmihaly]

All the lectures I listen to loops back to the same idea, -- beside breathing exercises, yoga, meditation, mental strength, etc, - nutrition.

[@4funmj]

@@fionaaron3854 pranayama , search on KZbin

[@Proverbs3.3]

God bless you come to church with us this Sunday we’d love to have you with us 🥺🤍

[@maxinebarishwreden118]

Bob, I saw you speak and play at Dr. Wahls' conference this summer in Iowa - I cried while watching you play your cello. You are such an inspiration to me as well as my patients in my functional medicine practice in Sacramento. Blessings to you!!

[@jeanettebutler9535]

Maxine BarishWreden Absolutely beautiful! I just loved it. I recognize the song but I don’t remember the title.

[@jenniejoan8828]

Jeanette Butler I came here to see if the title was commented on. It sounds like You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban.

[@lyndafaye5878]

IOWA, ? My brother who was cellist,passed away in Toledo, Iowa, in January. He played cello along with the Iowa String Quartet for years; anyway, I coldn't cry for months, but heard the most beautiful piano and strings arrangements recorded by a group from England in March---and the word to "I Still Care" simply flowed out of me on the spot-no lyrics written down, nada, no melody pre arranged ! My brother would have know that would be the best going away gift he could have "sent " me. I wrote this to the other commentor, too: I thought someone as appreciative as you, might enjoy reading it! Lynda Faye Lynda Faye 1 second ago He's also playing a few "double stops" mostly utilized in allot of classical violin, and a few well-renouned "fiddle numbers" too. GREAT JOB! Lynda Faye Lynda Faye 1 second ago BRAVO Mr. Cafaro! Not easy to get up on stage and try to explain to non-MS patients what you've been through! I commend you! And your cello sounds beautiful! Lynda Faye Lynda Faye 1 second ago i SEE ALLOT OF ELEMENTS "AT PLAY" here-Would like to contact this person; anyone know HOW. Khaled Moussa ? You're in my prayers in Oct., 2019. Can't pronounce it but E-new-RA Za and The Lord and Master of the Universe know it! CTS scans and Following the Money plans, can't discourage me! I;n dead serious, and his is no an advertisement; Go go my Soundcloud and listen to my prayer, titled "My Dear Lord, Master of the Universe; I think it is your prayer, also! Thank You!

[@vivianrose6805]

@@jeanettebutler9535 "O Danny Boy"

[@thehuman2861]

I'm suffering from many diseases for so long, from my childhood, also from depression due to my familie's antipathy against me, but I know I'll get rid of these all and will help others too.

[@Sig.Angelina9765]

I know you will. Patience and persistence, human !

[@sushilmediahub]

The HUMAN I believe, you can do it.... Regards, Sushil Adhikari

[@zeljkapetrovich]

You are great and you will do it!!!

[@pjjp6341]

You're on the right path! Forgiving them and accepting you can't change anyone else is the beginning for your freedom! Wishing you success yesterday!

[@almnoor6209]

I recommend you to read the book heal your body by Louise hay 👍

[@laurelcoombes1585]

Such a wonderful testimony to the healing power of God in our bodies, when we work with what He’s given us👏☺️

[@stevestefanov7849]

I have the spiritual power of healing. I knew I could heal others. When my pastor told me I could use this gift on myself, I healed. Lose suger.

[@JustJulesAgain]

If you can, please pray for me. HE knows who I am.

[@irmarios9050]

A couple of years ago, I had an accident & wasn’t able to walk because of it. I also experienced chronic pain all over my body (I was not prescribed any painkillers & had to find my own solution to ease my pain). I was told by 3 different doctors that I was done without surgery. I knew in my heart that surgery was not the answer for me. I sought out different alternative medicine practitioners. It was through their wisdom & support that I am walking again. It was a different but amazing journey. I learned that our bodies want to heal. We just have to be patient and find the answers as they come to us; listening to our own inner guidance.

[@dxnielrubio]

Hey, can i talk with u? i have a chronic pain, but your story motivated me and i really want to know more about it

[@achsahkaleb4844]

So inspirational!! I have cancer and refuse to be cut or drugged!! I will do a 40 day fast and then slowly start with green juices. I refuse to die of this illness. HalleluYah!!

[@angelawick4806]

God bless you on your fight! You can do it!!🙏

[@Jonases_20]

how are u now

[@achsahkaleb4844]

shalom. not so great. can not fast as i weigh too little bedridden. drinking wheat grass juice and rejuvelac. pray a lot and believe that i will heal. thanks for asking@@Jonases_20

[@trueblue450]

@@Jonases_20def died

[@Jonases_20]

@@trueblue450 pls be nice hun

[@priyadarshsj6120]

1. Water cure 2. Meditation (30 mins *2 times a day) 3. Eat natural foods, zero processed foods, very less oil, sugar 4. Begin your day with yoga, strength training, cycling 5. Have beautiful relationships

[@julnar9]

U showed me a bit of light.. while I'm lying at the abyss in complete darkness Thank you ❤

[@jw2468]

6 years ago I had shocking is my brain that sent me to the ER. After numerous tests, I was diagnosed with MS by a neurologist. I was stunned but went back to work. I never accepted this even though I went on the meds and had horrible reactions. By the 3rd medication I struggled to walk and bought a cane and wheel chair. In the meantime I was doing all of my own research to include Dr Wahl, leaky gut, etc. after 3 years I went off all ms drugs and started seeing a functional medicine doctor. We worked on leaky gut, vitamin deficiencies, diet, etc. I have not had a new lesion is several years. Before there were new ones every 6 months. I also started taking low dose naltrexone. I was never going to accept this diagnosis. I got my life back!!

[@sravyaomkar9333]

J W hi I have uveitis autoimmune disease in my eyes .I m thinking to take leaky gut test , vitamin deficiency tests all the rests which helps me to heal . My doc yesterday prescribed me humira or methotrexate i was very scared to take this. Could u please help what helps in healing ?Thank you

[@jw2468]

Hi Sravya, The best thing I did for myself was my own research and then going to see a functional medicine doctor. Functional medicine doctors look for the root cause of the disease to find out why your body is attacking itself. They will test all vitamin levels and help you with leaky gut if needed. Also read Wahls Protocol by Dr Terry Wahl. I went on a strict paleo diet. No gluten, dairy, legumes, or sugar. I ate meat, vegetables, fruit, and sweet potatoes only. Hope this helps!!

[@sravyaomkar9333]

J W My Doctor ordered MRI , They found 7 lesions . Probably MS. Going to neurologist on Tuesday. I bought Terry wahls book. I started level 1 , I stay in San Francisco. Is functional medicine costly ? I m asking my doctors about food allergies and vitamin deficiency tests they are not even concerned. I dont know if i can afford functional Medicine .

[@jw2468]

sravya omkar it may not be covered by insurance. You may be able to find an MD or DO that is also licensed in natural pathic medicine. Healthy eating is so good for everyone. Plus like Dr Wahls says, get vitamins through the food you eat too.

[@nagawasharongrace401]

Who can tell me some symptoms of a leaky gut

[@jacquidanke1263]

I AM AMAZED TO SEE ONE MORE MIRACLE! KEEP LOOKING UP BECAUSE THE GREATEST HEALER OF ALL IS LOOKING DOWN UPON YOU! GLAD YOU ARE STILL HERE, BOB! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY AND YOUR AWESOME MUSIC. WISHING YOU A LIFE FULL OF HAPPINESS AND CONTINUED HEALTH.

[@Adeel_Islam]

Prayers for recovery of all the diseased out there. Stay strong!

[@Jonases_20]

ty babe 😢😢😢

[@robertgarza9414]

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. All things are possible to them who believe. What a beautiful rendition at the end of his presentation. ♥️ Amen.

[@DGI300]

I had tears in my eyes, listening to your talk and music. It was all a song of overcoming a huge obsticle... I am trying to find the way with ms. Quit a torture...

[@cassidy-beaukitt1972]

i have a protocol from my MD that helped me with MS blindness. I got diagnosed at 21yrs of age

[@pjjp6341]

Now you know its possible to beat MS. Please give it all of yourself. Conquer it! You Can!!!

[@kristenthomas8174]

PJ JP yes you can! I was diagnosed with MS this year and have changed my diet since then. Drink more water (nothing but water), eat more greens, healthy fats (nuts, fish), no fast food, no sweets ...i exercise & meditate daily. I am walking stronger, it’s amazing and it works.

[@sayuuu9019]

Try dr joe dispenza

[@LoveLeigh313]

I’m so sick of being made to feel bad for feeling bad. I don’t have hope, I don’t feel like I can get better (after years or trying) and there’s absolutely no one that is supportive of people in my position

[@Candy-m4i]

Не вешайте нос! Поверьте наконец в себя. Никого не слушайте из тех, кто говорит дурное. Всё по вере нашей. Вот я в вас верю, поверьте и вы в себя! Желаю Вам выздоровления и добра.

[@LoveLeigh313]

@@Candy-m4i wut

[@journathan]

i have kidney failure. everyone felt bad for me so i naturally felt bad for myself. I eventually hit rock bottom and couldn't keep food down. that's when i asked myself if i could do anything to make things better. 2 years later i've lost 150 lbs and have regained most of my bodily functions. i'm as nimble as i was 14 years ago before all this mayhem. when you're ready to try something new, pay attention to how you feel as often as you can as you make lifestyle changes. start reading more. I remember how hopeless I used to feel, but so many of my questions have been answered reading books by long since dead people. you're not alone. there's a lot of people like you and me who are out there, wondering if this is the end. it's not the end. it's the beginning of something amazing if you take it to its natural conclusion. look up "the hero's journey" philosophy in literature. are you ready for your journey?

[@carole7525]

Very often health is related to being loved/experiencing love. If you have no love and care in your life from nobody, no parents, no friends, just nobody, curing yourself is impossible.

[@vi4670]

You're absolutely right

[@design321]

"You are the Placebo" book by Joe Dispenza. It's fascinating.

[@SoFkwHat80]

Yes great book , highly recommended but you have to be psychologically ready to accept what is written.

[@margarita9520]

@@SoFkwHat80 I am ready to be ready

[@SoFkwHat80]

@@margarita9520 Go for it , it could change your life.

[@Tonyroseauthor]

Audible removed it 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@SoFkwHat80]

@@Tonyroseauthor I wonder why they did that .

[@DesperationLasts]

I've been plant based for 4 years. Drink plenty of water. Been doing yoga since I was 12 along with meditation. Crohn's is still devouring my life. I'm glad you got your life back. I don't think that's in the cards for me.

[@ashleyburns3561]

Maybe try going raw vegan

[@ryanpettey3174]

Not sure I've cried tears of pure joy in my life until you started playing. Was dx'd 11 years ago and have ever so slowly been declining since. Lately though, through personal growth and a new relationship with God, I've begun to feel like I can heal myself. This is what led me to your talk. Your playing felt my confirmation that I can do it. God bless and you thank you for sharing.

[@teresaholmes6228]

Ryan, I hope you are able to give a positive update. The mind is a miraculous thing.

[@Jonases_20]

how are u now ryan

[@ryanpettey3174]

@jonassantos4037 Jonas, I'm doing really well. I got very into meditation around this time, and it truly changed my life. Specifically, in the last 6-9months, I've gained a new perspective on my healing. I've stopped taking the 3 daily medications I took for years to help with my symptoms, and I feel better than ever. Physically, I'm not quite 100%, but emotionally, i feel whole and mentally, I'm shaper and more focused on what matters than ever. I'm even writing a book about it, which is wild because writing a book has been a dream of mine for a decade or longer. How are you?

[@ryanpettey3174]

@teresaholmes6228 you are so correct!!! I won't rewrite what I said below but, sincerely, meditation changed my life.

[@Michael_RareZebra]

Glad people find inspiration in this. Should things not work out within the "psychological concept" of beating your illness, just know you are not the issue - nor a failure. Everyone is different. Keep fighting.

[@AshtonStands4Awesome]

Thank you for writing this. I mean, I'm happy for the guy and I do believe that the mental health is a huge factor, but sometimes you just don't get better. And these kinds of stories always make me feel like I'm less then for not getting better. And I think most people see things that way. That I should just be able to heal myself and that I'm doing something wrong if I can't.

[@mikaelaslak8808]

Thanks. Have to keep positive and keep trying. God bless. :)

[@caitlynharbidge3056]

I needed this today. Central sensitization has left me lacking in independence and the old me. It's hard to wake up and keep pushing forward.

[@fredjoan7355]

Just contact him for help on WhatsApp [phone]

[@LiveLoveLaugh22]

Prayers for your healing 🙏🏼

[@debcrawford5665]

You are an inspiration , thank you for your encouragement . I was diagnosed in 2003 with MS and have been at the end of my rope more times than not. You’ve encourage me to heal myself through the deer diet, and belief. I feel you’ve blessed me, i needed this talk more than you’ll ever know. Thank you . I am going on a new journey

[@taittinger1092]

Taittinger10 0 seconds ago I had the Stem Cell Transplant at 53. I don't take any Medication. Currently in Remission. This is the best Option for us to STOP progress. Yes, changing your diet will also help, but doesn't STOP progression. Best Decision ever!!

[@kev63inuk]

Good luck ❤️

[@patriciamichaels4393]

As a person with a rare auto-immune disease,, grandulomatosis with polyangiitis, this is so encouraging. I am getting healthier each day and now do the gym and have a personal trainer. Shared the video with my friends. Sadly, too many women I know have auto-immune diseases.

[@sometimes6620]

Yes i too have a rare one uveitis but i know i will cure myself whatever they say i am just 19 after all.I have dreams and plans and i am not weak .

[@Candy-m4i]

@@sometimes6620 Ты можешь! Ты сильный!

[@llaman9342]

This was a blessing ! God Bless this man and all who watch this wonderful video ! Beautiful Music ! Just Beautiful Irish Music ! Love Love Love !

[@unorthodox7945]

Bob Cafaro, you're now my hero! Thank you for your journey!

[@quickfeel7428]

The first talk on which i clapped alone in my room. adbhut(words are not enough for this)

[@dakshsharma1703]

Me too.. This is genuinely 'Adbhut'.

[@asabovesobelow5683]

It just so happened this video came across my feed now after many years and I was feeling sorry for myself. I thank you with all my heart and I just wanted you to know you made a difference.

[@ArjunA-ln3ov]

Are u going through a difficult condition as well?

[@asabovesobelow5683]

​@@ArjunA-ln3ovit is easy to lose hope. Everyone has something they deal with at times I feel ashamed that I suffer from what I suffer from. I am thankful for my life and the ability to enjoy it. Hope you have a wonderful life and enjoy it also.

[@ArjunA-ln3ov]

​@@asabovesobelow5683mind telling me more? What kind of condition it is?

[@asabovesobelow5683]

@@ArjunA-ln3ov schizophrenia

[@marthaashworth5608]

Am surprised you don't have more than a million viewers. You are a blessing and also blessed.

[@vnamanup45]

Thank you Bob Sir and TED Ex for sharing & providing insightful experiences to us.

[@hopegoldsmith5159]

Our FAITH Heals us...MARK 5:25-34. Don't ever let anyone tell you a diagnosis that is contrary to the ability we have on the inside of ourselves, which is FAITH!!!!

[@Aaruhii-j4s]

Yes and Amen ❤️💯

[@42guide]

I think people should also take into account that he took Avonex for 4 years at the beginning of his journey which may/may not have actually helped more than anything else. Most people taking Avonex have a significant decrease in lesion number. We don’t know however as he didn’t get an MRI following the 4 years after he stopped.

[@gayalux1688]

Ms here too, I am still bed ridden but I understood what caused it. Prior to the sudden symptoms, I did yoga, ate a healthy vegan diet, chanted mantras, did meditation and exercise outdoor regularly. No coffee, no alcohol, no cigarettes and no drugs. I should have been the healthiest woman on the planet, right? But I was terribly depressed, enraged with the system, with people taking advantage of the most vulnerable. Basically, life is a mirror of how we feel and what we believe. My immune system attacked me! I was sending vibrations of fear and anger and it responded appropriately. I actually reached a point where I really wanted to give up and die but my life has been saved. Now, over two years after my hospitalization, I learned a lot about myself. At first, I didn't want to accept the situation but it gradually became clear that I was not in charge. My higher self kept telling me to be peaceful and not to worry. Basically, I have had a total reset of my belief system - still in progress! There's nothing I can do to change the situation so I just need to have faith and approach life differently and what I need and want is already on its way to me. I'm in Cambodia, thank the Divine, so I didn't receive any invasive treatment and hid those huge antibiotics they gave me inside a pillow. I have been hospitalized three times for major operations in my life and I promised myself never to let myself being operated upon again. Dreams don't last forever after all, I am done here!

[@taittinger1092]

Taittinger10 0 seconds ago I had the Stem Cell Transplant at 53. I don't take any Medication. Currently in Remission. This is the best Option for us to STOP progress. Yes, changing your diet will also help, but doesn't STOP progression. Best Decision ever!!

[@LiveLife943]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this video. Gives me so much hope. I'm going through hyperthyroidism and hope to beat it all natural. Peace Love and light

[@tbrownflee3124]

DNRS program by Annie Hopper

[@Emzjellybeanz]

This gives me hope

[@taittinger1092]

Taittinger10 0 seconds ago I had the Stem Cell Transplant at 53. I don't take any Medication. Currently in Remission. This is the best Option for us to STOP progress. Yes, changing your diet will also help, but doesn't STOP progression. Best Decision ever!!

[@haplessserendipity]

Amazing & very Motivating talk as I have MS myself since more than 10 years. I have been beating it with adopting a healthy diet & thinking lots of positive thoughts. Hope To give a such a talk when I m fully cured. An incurable disease is not a life sentence if u don’t allow it to be.

[@lorrainejohnson829]

Ps great info im battling ms for 25 yrs now-its been real hard. no more meds now but i cannot let my dogs down- theyre my life ;)

[@lorrainejohnson829]

I meditate and walk dogs these days

[@user-rf9wm3bv4f]

"NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice" ..please listen to your doctor who will tell you your diseases are incurable and youre doomed to live a miserable life of disability or dependance on medication. This man is amazing and people like him are the ones to look to for inspiration and evidence that we know very little about the human body and conventional methods of so called treatment are not the ideal way to cure the body.

[@taittinger1092]

Taittinger10 0 seconds ago I had the Stem Cell Transplant at 53. I don't take any Medication. Currently in Remission. This is the best Option for us to STOP progress. Yes, changing your diet will also help, but doesn't STOP progression. Best Decision ever!!

[@bethellen1962]

This is inspirational in the extreme! Thank you for this positive message of encouragement and hope. BTW, your playing is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. 💜💜💜

[@supritiphani1282]

God's Will and Self Will Power = Great Happiness and Complete Success

[@randybeeman7823]

Supriti Phani (Quick mind :) ) , Your'e response is the right path to travel . To many still need to actually open there eyes and realize where we're slippin'

[@ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗΚΑΠΟΥΑ]

thank you for that comment I needed to read that❤

[@laureho3566]

Thank you, Sir, for hugging my ears 👂💚✨ I will never forget this. Thank you for being here.

[@sarahrashed7648]

And you will be my guide and I'll meet you one day when i fully cured from MS disease. Thanks for hope :)

[@sushilmediahub]

sarah rashed I believe that you can do it.. Regards, Sushil Adhikari

[@leuqarztliw5134]

Your always welcome ma'am always take care😍 and God bless

[@hopelife1845]

لم أفهم ماذا قام به لكي يشفى من المرض

[@taittinger1092]

Taittinger10 0 seconds ago I had the Stem Cell Transplant at 53. I don't take any Medication. Currently in Remission. This is the best Option for us to STOP progress. Yes, changing your diet will also help, but doesn't STOP progression. Best Decision ever!!

[@KnowingDogs]

Thank you so much for sharing! I have been disabled from trigeminal and occipital neuralgia, have had failed treatments including a brain surgery for TN. I’ve been told to accept this but it’s been 12 years and I am still looking for healing. Your story gives me hope! May God bless you and always keep you well. Your talent is amazing!

[@sharonwhitemusic1464]

Bravo..God bless you

[@Rachelcuenot]

This continues to be my favorite healing story. You truly are an artist and I am so inspired by the intuitive way you approached healing. I was so moved by the song you played at the end, perfect pick. Maybe one day we will meet and I will know I am healed, thank you for sharing

[@DL-yo5tq]

Thanks for this Bob Cafaro. I have watched this many times over the last year for anytime I need to be inspired.

[@margaretflockhart7605]

The most inspiring talk . It's time the medics listened to this. Namaste,

[@I-Am-Aware]

Thank you, Bob, for sharing this incredibly inspiring account of your life experience. I was captivated throughout it. God bless you for sharing your message with the world. I honour the greatness that is you. 🙏🏻

[@kellycrowder29]

That music is mystical, moving, beautiful, heavenly, and i so appreciate it to the core. Thank you for changing my DNA in a beautiful way. 😇Lol. Really though you have an amazing gift among many others. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@AY-xz3iu]

Thank you! 🙏✨ Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️ I needed this so much right now at this point of my healing journey.🙏🥹 You playing in the end really made it perfect! ✨ I strongly believe that through mediation we’re all connected, because when we meditate with the intention to heal; we tune in on the same frequency with others who are doing the same. So to everyone out there who is also on a healing journey right now: It’s ups and downs, do not fear, trust the process, stay strong, you will get there and YOU ARE NOT ALONE! 🫶

[@ArjunA-ln3ov]

What issues are u facing?

[@maricelevasco6236]

Love hearing and knowing this...we are only our true healer within ourselves...much love light peace and harmony to this mam whom was true believer of himself ❤✌☯️🙏

[@johnchuck2720]

January 29, 2023 I just found your Ted Talk at a great moment of physical pain and suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. To tell the truth, l fight it every moment of the day, and l try not to give in, though as hard as it may be. Your talk inspired me to persevere further, but also to have hope in the thought that I may be cured. Thank you for that spark, the spark of believing that l too will be ok. Thank you

[@gate-gate6863]

May God bless you with courage and the perseverance.

[@G.G.8GG]

Exactly what I needed to hear right now. The story and the music - just extraordinarily beautiful! So grateful. Thank you.

[@Mr.SparkofGODsonofSUN]

I pray for everyone everything going to be a fresh breath and healthy life ahead

[@greg9069]

Failed 3 level lumbar laminectomy with congenital spinal stenosis. I’m in pain 24/7 and feel pathetic that I can’t be athletic anymore. Like at all. I barely walk. At 25 years old I’ve lost all friends and family, I’m bored all day everyday. No income, and I hate to hear peoples stories about how they overcame blah blah blah and they don’t know what it’s like to not be able to bend forward to brush their teeth. Being 6’6, everything is on the freaking ground and it’s horrible, I hate my life.

[@faaazzahmed7331]

Well said dr of u don’t mind b4 I was using hard drugs n methadone well sadly last 3 years iv HOCM heart disease n now iv stomach problems n my nerves n muscle hurting so much , anyway im still taking hard opiates medicine for my pain , im trying last 2 weeks not smoke hard drugs but still taking methadone tramadol codeine, anyway now my liver messed up my arm’s pain n chest so painful please give me some advice what do i do ? Anyway to recover from my suffering mentally n physically n emotionally as im really struggling 😢😢😢

[@faaazzahmed7331]

So sorry to hear your problems I feel like u describing my symptoms so how do we recover from this suffering physically n mentally? N emotionally 😢😢

[@faaazzahmed7331]

Sorry ❤❤❤❤

[@vintageritarose]

Beautifully spoken I have chronic debilitating pain i battle many years. You play beautiful ! Music is very healing as i compose emotional piano music and playing calms my body and spreads love.

[@lyndafaye5878]

He's also playing a few "double stops" mostly utilized in allot of classical violin, and a few well-renouned "fiddle numbers" too. GREAT JOB!

[@nishantdeomadhukar1719]

wow , seeing and listening to people like you is a upliftment of the mental power, the journey from permanently disabled to playing a wonderful Violin , well I am going through a chron's disease , just gonna apply your psychology to heal myself and get rid of the disease permanently.

[@nishantdeomadhukar1719]

@jazzyj2182 😇😇😁😁

[@nandasingh7490]

Bob Cafaro! Humanity salutes you!

[@aymenlaskri4037]

i am 24 and i got MS, hepatitis B, and epilipsy. Its not tht easy to fight and accept all of them for somone at my age. But i am doing my best and you inspired me to do more. Thank you brother

[@sonadeutsch7360]

How are you now ?

[@CureChronicFatigue3DReport]

Hey, i know its a struggle. Are you open to few suggestions and techniques that take probably 30 mins of your time daily - once healed you needed not follow them.

[@poetrypress4020]

How are you? Are you from Pakistan?

[@Jonases_20]

how are u now aymen? pla reply

[@giselsotopy]

"Incurable" means "curable from within." The Secret. Amazing speech and performance. 👏👏👏 Also, one of my favorite songs, Danny Boy. I'm moved.

[@screenviewers4305]

Love the qoute! ❤

[@JamesElliott-mj3sd]

Your lesions may not be active but regrowing the tissue would make world wide news for several diseases, I was put on permanent disability at 27! I’ve had this disease since I was a teenager, glad you got a life before the disease started

[@nadinebates2290]

So sorry to hear this.. you’re so young. I hope you’re doing ok?

[@Thevillagecountrystore]

Yes! Beautiful! Mind, Body, Soul - We are in the midst of the evolution of consciousness. What a profound find! So happy I happened by. ♥

[@christianl3852]

wow you can hear the all the sadness and the beauty that came of it when he played his cello at the end.

[@LaDeeDah]

This was great.. and the music at the end- beautiful

[@trinishamukherjee3078]

Thank you for changing my life sir. I will meet u someday and say this to you in person. Thank you.

[@Beck423]

What an inspiration! I have a benign tumor on my pituitary gland in my brain and it causes all kinds of debilitating symptoms. I’m so hopeful for my recovery. Thank you for your story.

[@sallyconsuegra5113]

God bless you❤! So inspiring for the ones that need to believe in Miracles

[@judiyahspeaks5778]

All praises to the Most High God. I have several legions on my brain, lungs and bones. This story uplifts my spirit. There is nothing impossible with God. One day I will tell my story and uplift someone else.

[@larissapolitikos1020]

Stay strong and determined, and certainly you will tell your story and "uplift someone else".

[@ludivineetincelle7838]

Thank you for the hope your example gives us till now 🙏🏻💝

[@silverhopeful]

healing comes from within, and we all have the power to go there. Persistence and patience is worth your life, your health. Nothing from the outside can heal you completely.

[@adobahej8781]

I was diagnosed 2 years ago but have had symptoms for several years. Had I known sooner, I probably would have started my fight back. But since diagnosis, I've fought for my brain and haven't relapsed since. I will continue fighting and find a way back after treating my body without the care it deserves. Please support. Love from UK X

[@angelarmicheal2926]

Hello I know someone who can help you with this very request .

[@angelarmicheal2926]

Don't miss this opportunity. Contact him on WhatsApp[phone]

[@taittinger1092]

Taittinger10 0 seconds ago I had the Stem Cell Transplant at 53. I don't take any Medication. Currently in Remission. This is the best Option for us to STOP progress. Yes, changing your diet will also help, but doesn't STOP progression. Best Decision ever!!

[@ashleyburns3561]

I see you Leo commenting this. Didn’t he stop his progression? I’m confused

[@ananya.a04]

A truly inspirational journey of self-recovery. I hope I can cure my autoimmune disorder this way too. And the music he played at the end was simply heart-touching. May God bless this gentleman.

[@anushrirawale7850]

Are you from India?? What disease you have plz tell

[@anoopnair9068]

Thats what i am hoping tooo that i can come out of this

[@MelWithPals]

I am so happy for him! And his recommendations are great. However, please understand that not all bodies respond so thoroughly to lifestyle recommendations alone. Not all bodies are the same. Please understand that many people with chronic illness do not return to their prior functioning despite following excellent lifestyle recommendations. Not everyone is as fortunate as this speaker, and I urge those with chronic illnesses to NOT feel like they just "didn't try hard enough" if their condition continues or progresses. It's ok if you must learn to live alongside illness and accept limitations.

[@Onebeautifulheart]

I have an autoimmune disease and I have lost most of the use of my hands. I wept a so deeply when I learned how he got use of his hands and started to play his cello.

[@georgewagner7787]

I have lyme and couldn't play piano for awhile but it came back with time and treatment

[@mikaelaslak8808]

Very inspirational story. Gives me a lot of hope. Thank you and good luck everyone. Keep having faith and being positive.

[@valerienilson8713]

Met you in April scuba diving in Cozumel. Such an inspiration that not only can you play the cello professionally, but you also can do an advanced sport like scuba!

[@sportingsharksfcnfts5211]

As someone with 2 serious incurable autoimmune diseases and with surgery coming up in the worst area anyone could imagine having surgery. But it’s just a temporary treatment. Got off the Humira bc it doesn’t work. Now, I’m in a weird place mentally because I am single and love Beautiful women, I love all beautiful things in this world 🌎 the surgery will be about the outcome but I know there are more serious diseases out there

[@pjjp6341]

Amazing Story! Love the power of Will!

[@IMChrysalis]

Wow. Thank you!

[@KLP99]

This is very inspirational. My wife, with multiple health problems (diabetes, asthma, celiac disease, severe eczema, severe histamine intolerance, collagenous colitis) is the best researcher I know. She's discovered ways to cure MS, too. This is important to us because we have 3 children with MS (of 7 total). What we've learned is there are 4 types of MS. Our 2 sons with it have the same type, which I think is the most common. Our eldest daughter has a very rare kind. It's frustrating, however, that each of the 3 are still in the invincible mode, though 2 of them are ~40. They aren't listening to their mother, who really does know best...

[@viveesh]

Would you share the treatment for MS that your wife discovered?

[@aprilhoughton1158]

What an inspirational talk. I am currently dealing with crps. I find a lot of the KZbin videos have a negative energy. People with illness need the opposite so we can keep moving forward.

[@RM-lk4ow]

Thank you God fir everything 🙏❤️

[@lizsutton8474]

I believe this man was looking for health. So he changed hi each by seeking educating and learning. We can all do is.

[@FlatStella1]

Thank you!I love that story.Iam 43, soon 44 with MS.Not relying anymore on pharmacological resolutions...