The shocking truth about your health | Lissa Rankin | TEDxFiDiWomen

Lissa Rankin, MD is an OB/GYN physician, author, keynote speaker, consultant to health care visionaries, professional artist, and founder of the women's health and wellness community OwningPink.com. Discouraged by the broken, patriarchal health care system, she left her medical practice in 2007 only to realize that you can quit your job, but you can't quit your calling. This epiphany launched her on a journey of discovery that led her to become a leader in the field of mind/body medicine, which she blogs about at OwningPink.com and is writing about in her third book Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof You Can Heal Yourself (Hay House, 2013).
She teaches both patients and health care professionals how to make the body ripe for miracles by healing the mind and being healthy in all aspects of life, not just by promoting healthy behaviors like good nutrition, exercise, and adequate sleep, but by encouraging health and authenticity in relationships, work, creative expression, spirituality, sexuality, finances, and living environment. She is leading a revolution to feminize how health care is received and delivered by encouraging collaboration, fostering self-healing, reconnecting health care and spirituality, empowering patients to tap into the mind's power to heal the body, and encouraging women not to settle for being merely well, but to strive for living vital, joyful, authentic lives full of "mojo."
When not spreading the word, she chills out, paints, does yoga, and hikes in Marin County, CA with her husband and daughter.
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[@spectralv709]

If anyone doesn't have the time to watch this, I can summarize: Mental health is important.

[@salemthemerciless]

Thanks much. She was driving me insane.

[@DJ_Scrabble]

Morpheus X Thank you. You have done us all a huge service!

[@PRABHATP77]

Morpheus X THanks, you saved me 18 minutes. I am not gonna watch this now.

[@aaron___6014]

I knew it! Go meditate!

[@kvineesh1]

Morpheus X Disagree. :-) Mental health is just one unit of the integrated health-care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baXYaqGAotdnjtU

[@IshMi]

"If we ignore the whispers of the body the body begins to yell." Brilliant!

[@karanmalhotra163]

the HATE on the comments section about Lissa and her philosophy about 'healthy living' and healing only shows how RIGHT she is about pointing out the modern day ignorance!

[@susienovis9289]

Yes, you're correct, Karan Malhotrra! People get scared by anything that doesn't immediately relate to what they already know as 'fact', and that means they need to open their hearts far more than their head space.

[@karanmalhotra163]

@@susienovis9289 isn't that the whole adventure and beauty of it? :)

[@briandykeman4056]

Hate serves no purpose and she is right we all come to that conclusion or we die holding on to our hatred. Good comment

[@sbeast64]

TL:DR Your mental health and social life are important to your overall health.

[@dabaab6779]

+Sbeast Sunstroke begins with a red face, sudden tiredness and the difficulty to breath. Then it goes on with further symptoms such as slight fever, intense headache, vomiting and fainting. All these symptoms can lead to serious coma and even death if not recognized and treated on time Read more at: www.healthcontroltips.com/

[@berthayellowfinch6178]

+Sbeast Overall health is guaranteed by a Doctor who passed the muster in medical school -- not the failures who were deliberately dumped in Women's Health Care.

[@pepsicolla123]

+Bertha Yellowfinch health is guaranteed first of all by YOURSELF, then by a good doctor. Not all doctors ask patients about their nutrition, mental health or physical activity.

[@berthayellowfinch6178]

Ruta J Kindly tell me who sees a doctor when they don't perceive something is amis they, the individual, can't cure????

[@pepsicolla123]

+Bertha Yellowfinch I'm sorry, I don't get the question

[@stephaniepianostudio]

"You can quit your job but you can't quit your calling." LOVE IT!

[@DCnotPC]

I agree with her message. Your reality begins between your ears. I'm always amazed at the negative attitudes that are expressed in online comments. Some people are just too beaten up and afraid of life that they have to try to drag down others to their level. I feel that Lissa is brave to share her perspective so publicly. For those who see it as an attitude that only the rich and famous can enjoy I have one question. What are you doing today to raise yourself up to a higher standard of living? Now start by loving yourself and those around you. Be Optimistic and grateful. Learn something each day and make a plan, make it happen.

[@deserthighways4095]

Its true Dave, these negative comments about a woman who is genuinely trying to help them. Nietzsche called these types "Naysayers to life". And that's just what they are. More than anyone, it is they, these posters of negative comments, who need Lisa's advice the most.

[@DCnotPC]

Well said Jim. We can only control our thoughts and actions. I wont give the whiners any power.

[@deserthighways4095]

Long list of things we could complain about but life's too short.

[@deserthighways4095]

I get up early every morning and fish which is very meditative. I never have even the smallest health problems

[@DCnotPC]

That is a fantastic plan Jim! I'm progressing on a path to less and less stress. Real work to engineer a peaceful life. There are many that want to twist and turn you!

[@billyjones9066]

Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

[@thenondualisticmystic]

for as a man thinks in his heart, so is he -Proverbs 23:7

[@atenglangit1]

❤❤❤❤

[@Agusik100]

"It's time to stop doing what you should, and start doing what you feel" - great job Lissa

[@LissaRankin]

I finally had a chance to read through a lot of these comments- and I just want to say I'm so delighted this talk has stimulated such spirited conversation! That is my goal- to get people- especially those in the medical establishment- to start talking about all this, and to open our minds. Raising consciousness is the first step to healing health care- so thank you for sharing this talk and being part of the change.

[@GuidoZecckineIII]

Finally, someone gets it. What a breath of fresh air. Best video ever!

[@MrKevinliow88]

Most importantly, developing a positive mindset. You are what you think you are. Change your mindset and you can change your life.

[@JeffreyAmbrose]

Lissa, as a massage therapist, I have know about the mind-body connection for 20 years but they way you put it has made me re-think my philosophies.

[@Mikumo-lovethunderglow]

Jesus, and I thought I had it rough.... *Great big warm loving hugs to you Lissa, you brave strong woman!!*

[@Nattycakiepakie]

She is a pioneer. I'm so glad people are discovering the mind body connection. Stress affects your body. You can get high blood pressure, ulcer, migraine, under stress.. Why can't people get it?! It's so obvious. Sickness and disease is your body telling you something needs to change. LOVE her! Guess what... The world isn't flat.. And you are sick because your soul isn't happy.

[@Nattycakiepakie]

+Two Scoops I agree, that it is common knowledge that stress kills. HOWEVER, her important points are that 1. YOU have the power within you to heal yourself, that's the placebo effect, Christ consciousness, the law of attraction. 2. YOUR emotional health is the most important thing and your body whispers to you when you need to release or process emotion. 3. Human connection heals. So there you go. Yes people have been saying these things since the beginning of time.. And other cultures get that. But in the Western medical field, this is shunned and discredited. Not to mention... People are very regularly here looking for the easy way out. Pills work.. Right?

[@Jblah]

Nattycakiepakie Pioneer? Lmfao. Asian martial artists have known these things for thousands of years. Never heard of Mind over matter?, Chi?, Yoga? Also ur comment on being sick because ur soul isn't happy? U need to get slapped for that comment for real. Say that to babies with birth defects, people dying of malaria and hiv. WTF does happy got to do with being stung by a deadly mosquito or a poisonous snake? Just letting u know stupidness is bad for ur mind and body and for the people ur around too. I find her voice to be extremely annoying. Is this science for toddlers and the mentally challenged?

[@computerfastrepair]

Nattycakiepakie read the book Healing back pain by dr john sarno. This man is the truth and whas has been said about the mind body connection

[@fcdunrite1]

Because, it is Life . ,,,,,, and lifestyles. @Two scoops

[@cathaylee6483]

I am a Korean author who currently reading your book MIND OVER MEDICINE which i stumbled across at a community library 🙃 i really love your book and i feel so exciting to read more cause it represents my opinion!! Thanks 😊

[@trutherone2140]

Excellent video! Mind over matter - the mind controls the body - the body can and will heal itself.

[@dil2700]

When human beings think outside the so callled common sense box, miracles take place!! Thnx Doc!

[@nathanmenon8694]

Great. As a surgeon myself I do sincerely agree with her. The body needs more than medications to heal.Superb.

[@clemaintian1353]

Thank you Dr Omole on KZbin, Sharing testimony on how you Cured my Herpes Disease is my greatest Joy in my Life.

[@shellShock1111]

i could listen to her voice all day. she seems so sweet

[@lenarichardson5194]

Awesome I had to get stage 4 lung cancer for this awareness & a "miracle" spontaneous remission by the hand of God!

[@Jakarta123]

thank u for this. love this. suffered from depression for 6 years and suicidal intentions. thank u.

[@Annewest48]

I Love this talk enormously Lady Lissa & will make sure that it gets shared on all the platforms I `m active :).As an educated clinical psychologist, as well as a professional astrologer ,I`ve had my share of collegues who are afraid to admit that the power of our mind & heart is what really excites health or illnes. I` ve written my own prescriptions for life as well. All I truly need is freedom of expression & lots of friends to Celebrate Life & Love with. Thank You, I am fully with you !

[@revathirangaswamy5339]

Thankyou for the beautiful insight. In a world which is soo caught up looking good, working harder, to be perfect in everything we do.. its a breather to know we have a life too, a body, a mind and a soul to nourish

[@deborahdaughter7]

truth. I was in a very toxic relationship and I felt the responsibility to continue it for years. I developed cfs and fibromyalgia, was completely debilitated for years. left the relationship, a year and a half later symptoms began to reverse themselves. the work to get better was just as equally as it was physically. I'm better though.

[@lynncrf]

Did you do anything else to heal? Or was it solely ending the relationship?

[@Aly.knuckles]

Thank you for posting this .... the parallel to my life and hers is surprising but, wow. She's very inspirational and intelligent. Nice to see a doctor who knows her stuff about HEALTH.

[@DeyBwah]

This is so incredible. Thank you for not giving up and having the courage to listen to your inner essence. What a profound journey!!!!!!! Wow!

[@everymomentmindful624]

Thank you Lissa. I feel the truth of your words on a deep level. So wonderful to know that people like you are out there practicing and educating the world.

[@Prisdesign]

I can feel how passionate you are towards this! this is amazing love these words

[@jessr5955]

I have to say it’s a little refreshing to find a health video that doesn’t just focus on physical health, but rather mental health. I do feel as though many a quick to dismiss mental health issues, mostly because there is a huge stigma against it, but also because many feel as though it doesn’t fit their situation. The truth of the matter is you can eat as healthy as you want, exercise regularly, go to the doctor for checkups and do all of the “right things” but if you are ignoring your mental health, none of the other things matter. Many feel trapped in their situations, but you don’t have to be. It is all about perspective. You don’t have to have a lot of money or options in order to change your situation you just need to have a positive mindset. You are always going to be happy if you continue to tell yourself you have no options. I may not be an expert, but I have suffered from depression, and I have gone through long periods of unhappiness feeling like I was trapped in this world with no escape. I have spent nights awake in bed wondering if any of it is actually worth it, only holding on for the sake of my family. I won’t lie, sometimes I still have troubles, but I’m working through them and I am doing so by taking a few moments out of every day to make a short list of what makes me happy and by taking a few moments to step outside and breath. You need to take time for yourself and if you don’t feel like you have the time in your day for that then you need to make time. You will always have at least five minutes to slow yourself down and reflect. You don’t always have to take some form of medication for what’s bothering you, although if you do there’s most certainly nothing wrong with that. You are as strong as you make yourself out to be and there is no force in this world stronger than your own mind. The message that Dr. Rankin is trying to get across is a very powerful one. Your mind is a tool. Use it, find out what makes you happy, and free yourself.

[@katrinastewart1977]

Why did this make me tear up? I feel so much truth in it...

[@dreamwarriorsjourney]

Man this woman is a medical revolutionary! We will be hearing a lot more about her in the future. She is way way ahead of her time.

[@reba4k]

Good timing for this to show up for me today! Thank you for this timely talk, and bless you.

[@WendyJohnsonmountainpeak]

Great Ted Talk! I like this because it validates so many of the issues we have today. I meet people everyday that have checked out of life. Sometimes it's just talking to someone else about your problems and you realize you are not the only one going through a crisis. I realized this when caring for my parents. There has to be a balance of all things in life.

[@FreeSpirit47]

Loved this TED Talk. She touches on so many truths. Enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@keveenkorakor]

Yesssss...that was awesome! Thanks a lot. love love love. Baba Bear

[@marcierenee15]

THIS IS SIMPLY FABULOUS!!! SPOT ON!!! Thank you, Lissa!

[@cureforherpes101]

What an interesting lecture! Lissa, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@33Crazydude]

I find it very hard in today’s modern world to find meaningful work and meaningful connection with others. Being an introvert makes matters worse, it’s like climbing a mountain to get these essential things. Lacking the correct psychological environment has resulted in me developing higher levels of discomfort in my body and poorer healing. I’m sure there are plenty other people out there who share my conundrum. For things to get better for most of us, we need a new kind of economic system with healthier values and less consumption for material status. I recommend people look up Structural violence on google

[@33Crazydude]

Cold Fury When you talk about war in roughly a decade, I was wondering if you were alluding to Russia and America fighting each other.

[@Animusapertus]

Your first sentence is interesting as it seems as though those are things that you can control. You can control where you work and what you do. Meaningful work is on you, there are things in todays world that actually make it easier for an introvert to reach out to others, without even leaving your house. Such as youtube or streaming. Instead of searching for something on google that you think causes your problem, search for something that fixes your problem. Connecting with others I have found recently has changed my attitude and almost instantly I felt better after I found a friend I can travel and do things with. I am introverted and not very social but recently have made an effort to go out and connect with people and let me tell you It is amazing how much better I feel and am much less depressed. Just some thoughts

[@AmyStruloeff]

It's time to stop doing what you should, and start doing what you FEEL.. so well said. Thank you.

[@isisgomes6732]

Best TED video I ever seen! Congratulations for her amazing job! I'm also looking to find my own inner peace

[@MonicaSancio]

I dare you to look at yourself... And make a change... I know I am... This is the raw truth about health... Lissa Rankin is right! What are you thinking + feeling + being... Comment below if you watched it.... I believe in listening to your body: while it whispers, you can start healing... And LIVING!

[@Je_suis_Jefe]

This sound like some hippie BS. It is not, my life is shitty right now and I can see by her diagram that many stones are missing in my "construction project".

[@shining_star8947]

an absolutely beautiful speech!! this is what I called medicine!!!

[@ProfesionaldelaSalud]

Thanks very much Lissa for your nice talk speaking so clear about the really health. Regards and good lock

[@tinal9634]

A beautiful talk from a very wise doctor. I love that she is helping me see what needs to change in my life so I can begin the journey to real health and happiness. Thank you 😊🙏🏻🌸

[@parkerchristine]

I really resonated with what you were saying! When you were asking the audience what's MOST important, I kept saying "your thinking!!!" My friend Dr M.T. Morter Jr has done over 35 years of research on how our negative thoughts & experiences get "trapped' in our bodies and create physical symptoms & disease The more people start to realize this, the healthier we will all be :) So thank you for spreading the word :)

[@SerinaRosalea]

Really love this lady's speech. So heartfelt and important to so many people :)

[@mobk9774]

You are amazing and truly inspirational. Thank you from my core to yours.

[@CeliaStenger]

Felicitaciones Lissa, eres un ejemplo a seguir....!

[@deborahhopper1070]

Finding balance, Thank you!!!!!

[@MEhealthcoach]

Dear Morpheus X - Please don't say "I can summarize" when in fact you have missed the point. This is NOT about mental health. What she is saying is if you have symptoms of illness, these will have a root cause in the way you are living your life. Does your job stress you? Are you in an unhappy relationship? Are you eating the wrong food? Don't go to your doctor wanting a pill to stop the headaches / stomach aches / high blood pressure / back ache etc that you are experiencing. Heal yourself by putting right whatever is wrong in your life. I wish you health and happiness.

[@lovmuzik99]

So simple but yet so amazing.

[@jaroslavasvajcrova]

Thank you. Our Wonderful Life with this Woman and her Knowledges.

[@nabilinho]

Love you, thank you for your beautiful message.

[@adzdotvn]

Love video, thank you for your information!

[@normbabbitt4325]

Speaking of lovingkindness and the love of the heart!

[@TheAlanis84]

What a wonderful, inspiring speech! Thanks for sharing!

[@leslienotis5286]

I agree with Lissa very much. Makes a lot of sense. I read her book: "Mind Over Medicine," very informative. Thanks for sharing your story Lissa.

[@johnnyk457]

Amazing talk -- How mental un-ease manifests itself as physical dis-ease

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Beautiful! Your message makes complete sense to me . . . having gone through a melanoma stint I fully understand (now) how I created the cancer. It was a difficult journey but I've learned more in a relatively short period of time, how to be a healthier, happier human being. As a vegan I feel as if I am supporting my body the best way I know but the most important lesson I learned was to feed my soul. I let go of a lot of material and emotional trappings and now I'm happier than ever. Thank you

[@krajzaotrokeeliza2255]

The best introduction how to understand our health - and take our responsibility, Thanks

[@Olibelus]

Amazing lecture. As a pre-biomed science student, this really opens up my mind going forward into the medical field.

[@barakabozabozo2529]

***** you are talking about animals while there is people still don't have water

[@barakabozabozo2529]

ok let's care about both but people more a little bit

[@barakabozabozo2529]

we can treat animals really good and still eat them it is fine our bodies need it

[@barakabozabozo2529]

i did not say that i said that there are people who treat it bad and we have to stop them that's it

[@TippyPuddles]

***** Sorry, we are not herbivores. Everything dies.

[@farmaandhillon9676]

this is the best ted talk that I have ever seen . thank you for sharing .

[@yummypieProductions]

What she says rings true to me, even if I too am a very scientific person that doesn't favor "spiritual" concepts first. If it works, it works. I resonate with what she has said here. Probably the best gift you can give to yourself is caring about yourself. It's something we should all know how to do, but many struggle to do anyway.

[@taniamarshallun]

Thank you Lissa for being here! I am { a Massage Practioner} and have found over the many years that my clients that see me the most are the clients that I give the most love and attention to. Oddly enough TALKING during a session usally isn`t the norm but when I gave that up for them and let them chat {under the comfort of my hands} they returned often. I was never a highly knowlegable therapist but turned out be be very sucessful in my field, evening starting at student clinic when I was in school {18 years ago}. I just felt the love come through me for them and to give them my full presence\present was the best service/therapy I could give. ~*~

[@charles5272]

Thank you so much for your great Gift and may God continue to bless your heart you're passion for healthcare and humanity is a Angels profession have a Happy New Year 2023 my prayers are with you Dr Lissa Rankin

[@ellegee4043]

I'm glad that physicians are finally cluing into this concept of holistic health... but social workers have been practicing this for decades... and before social workers, Indigenous peoples taught this to their families and communities. Side note: Brene Brown is a social worker (YAY!)

[@arleneh.1107]

Such negative responses here. Her point is evident. Sad world when a message of hope gets picked to death by the vultures.

[@saleenajustine2498]

Thank you! Smart woman with true points

[@gpvcam]

All negative response from drugs corporation.

[@susienovis9289]

I agree, Arlene H. She's offering a message of hope. But clearly the 'vultures' think their limited way of thinking is 'right' and the only way to be well.....and don't have the nous to listen more deeply to others.

[@elenaeisenhardt3280]

I absolutely love this. Beautiful and so true. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@staj]

AMAZING TALK, Thanks a lot Lissa!

[@wildswan221]

Her warning about ignoring the whispers of the body is an excellent one. Even without lots of resources, people can change things such as mold at home, bad stuff in their diet, etc... good stuff here. Though I wish she'd focus a bit on things that can be changed without resources such as food and home environment. Good thing is she discusses the fact that prescriptions didn't help her

[@jaygarcia911]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this amazing video!

[@z00h]

So much sweetness I almost felt like overdosing on carbs after whatching this video. Surprised I managed to watch it all to be honest.

[@heatherr9599]

One of my fav Ted Talks I luv Lissa Rankin!!! Her book "Mind Over Medicine" is AMAZING for anyone as intrigued as I was after seeing this!✌

[@DonDoornbos]

This speech is so awesome! It captures perfectly my drive toward truly LIVING my life! No more mindless SLEEP-WALKING!

[@mepemcl]

I think she has good points about how lifestyle and stress etc can affect your overall health.... But it's hard to take her seriously with all the melodrama

[@raulfierroz]

I suggest you start watching at 10:31 and save some time.

[@stevestelly3063]

This is what i came to the comments for, thx... I was like did I come here to answer her questions or is she going to give me some information? yap yap yap

[@Gabizdravyzivotnystyl]

Thank you, Lissa. I do really love it and I do believe you.

[@shmoving]

Thank God I found Lissa Rankin I love you Lissa!!

[@DwaineHartman]

thank you Lissa for coming out with the truth blessings to you

[@leahmay1506]

This is what people don't get, you have to except life wholly, always!! Life consist of 3 major aspects that is mental, physical and spiritual and the reason why we continuously bump into issues with our body or lifestyle is because society or science always disregards the spiritual. We don't learn it in school or any institution for that matter. But you will always fall short or run into a problem if you disregard anyone of these aspects. You have to have and accept all of these aspects to lead the most healthiest fulfilling life possible. Neither can you only accept the physical and spiritual and disregard the mental, or spiritual and mental and disregard the physical. All three together are most essential and vital!!!!

[@sophiegergaud24]

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[@michaelgrant169]

Rae Azanna RECOMMENDED VIEWING A short video > (What is true cellular detox and cellular detoxification DR Dan pompa) Alot of people dont know about this stuff. What is important regarding disease reversal is (cellular health) fix the cell to get well. Regarding disease reversal to a large extent the science is in. (Sharing wisdom heals) thought it was worth mentioning.

[@ICXC888NIKA]

So profound and enlightening! Thank you!

[@grahamkeil2253]

Thank you For being courageous!!

[@Montecristo21]

For us, psychologists, all those things are obvious and the research papers have been there for at least 30 years. I respect the speaker, but she didn't say anything new enough or novel enough for a TED talk. In fact, Positive Psychology has been studying the things that enhance general health instead of just diagnosing disorders for quite some time. So the real value of this talk, in my opinion, is its motivational aspect.

[@bashful228]

It's because she "had all the doctor lifestyle things" as she repeatedly reminded us and supposedly gave them away, well her job away I bet she didn't give her superannuation package and houses away. GPs (MDs) rarely dis on their own profession so she gets notoriety and book selling angle for marketing is complete.

[@PeterIntrovert]

Very true. :)

[@bashful228]

Super annoying style of self-expression too :-))))

[@albertneville8918]

bashful228 Good point. But I might add that I find adding the adjective "super" before another adjective to be annoying as well. As in, I drank so much last night I was SUPER DRUNK. Had so much whiskey I was SUPER cunted. Smashed up the house because I was so SUPER fucked up. etc etc

[@Montecristo21]

Sorry, I'm not an English native speaker. In Spanish and Italian you can put 'super' before any adjective whatsoever without annoying. Maybe that's why it doesn't sound annoying to me

[@c.randall1135]

"Inner Pilot Light (17:59)" = "The kingdom of heaven is within you" -Jesus

[@miller8037]

You're Right Lissa. I can attest to this. Thanks for spelling it out so precisely. Love

[@maureenmin]

I love that she smiled all the time. It was a pleasure listening to her talk. PS: I do agree with her 100%

[@TheyCallMeStan]

This is honestly the TED video that I feel I learned the most from. Even though it doesn't come with any fancy-ass research :)

[@coryreidmiller]

An old Biblical proverb "A Merry Heart Does good, like a medicine" After listening to this I would have to say it probably originally meant "A Merry Heart is Good Medicine"

[@SAMZest]

She is so right in expressing how the spiritual connection makes a big difference in living life naturally without allowing it to be exploited by desire driven make believe world of some selfish people. The most important observation is she has the daring courage to be honest that must be recognized and appreciated. Keep up Lissa Rankin! you are what you are unlike many who are their masks as you rightly noticed.

[@AnimatedV]

Hi Lissa! So you have finally woken up, and now helping others.

[@jonley2738]

Looking through the comments, it's an interesting thing that this video seems to piss a lot of people off. . .I find the simplest stuff is the most irritating / "inconvenient" (but good because it has me look inwardly or stuff I don't even want to look at because it can be brutal to open up that can of worms and really "inconvenient feelings / emotions" and life implications). This is kind of like the pink elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about and it's kind of ironic and bizarre that we're not hearing this sort of thing all the time. . .which is really a reflection of the level of consciousness of our society / world. Any health care professional watching this video this will have a part of them recognize certain elements of truths behind it (although might be easier to just block this out). . .I know from personal experience working as a health practitioner that there are so many people that get better but who don't get completely better no matter what dietary regime (raw foods, whole foods, juicing) allopathic / Western medicine treatment, naturopathic treatment, medicinal herbs, energy healing, etc, etc. that gets recommend to them. . . I know a lot of people who have tried pretty much everything - Eastern, Western and pretty much any modality of treatment you can think of (as almost as if it's a distraction from confronting an area of life that they don't want to look at - i.e. something that is not being communicated in a relationship, leaving an unhealthy work situation, telling the truth about something in life, etc.). Acknowledging this is a total bitch because it puts in question so many fundamental belief systems around health. I don't know about her stuff with the "cairns" and how effective is the way she works with people because I haven't done it so don't have any opinion there . . . but at least for the first part, I think medical practitioners would learn a lot from sharing this video with some clients (when appropriate) and having more in-depth conversations with patients about what's going on in their lives (versus just compartmentalizing health - and going right on to the "treatment" part of the deal . . . it would seem that a lot of times, someone just needs to be fully heard and loved and the problem disappears by itself or in other ways (that doesn't require medical intervention).

[@danieldannybyrne4857]

spot on....

[@eggheadeinstein]

+Jon Ley Try talking about childhood trauma as an adult and the vast majority of people get extremely uncomfortable, which is actually very telling.

[@girlpower148]

everyone should follow this philosophy, the sooner i really practise this philosophy the better

[@ryimarwa2901]

+Miss Shy i didn't grasp the philosophy well enough, could you please explain it to me once more ?

[@jerryloventikha1456]

+Miss Shy i think the philosophy needs more its independent on TED...

[@gulmalani7350]

Lissa has done a great job of identifying what causes poor health and sickness and the role of nurturing care required for curing and healing! This understanding will help us maintain good health for most of our life!

[@pLaIrVaIdNoGx]

Perception and interaction. Self judgement. And a sense of adventure and creativity. Last of all, and arguably the most important, appreciation.

[@Momma_AL]

So much truth to this

[@CodrGirl]

I always find so many criticisms in the ted talks when it's a woman presenting... less so when a man is presenting... someone should do a ted talk on that.

[@carlagarrett3244]

This is one that just came to me, at the right time. Thank you so very much.

[@anjananaturelover2083]

Dr Eric Berg brought me here ,thank you for this talk. Contentment is the key. 🙂

[@maryfink22]

BEAUTIFUL VIDEO, beautiful person. for all the haters here.. take a look at yourself.

[@mesims8472]

I love it. I have worked with women for years and it the truth. Take off the mask of "everything is fine, as I die inside" I have witnessed these miracles for years. I so agree with you Lissa. Thanks you, ME Sims

[@keithlamontdavis8047]

Thanks doctor. This is what I needed to hear.

[@tarathysell5573]

But the crisis in health care - or at least health care in the United States - is that people aren't getting "root cause treatment" for their ailments. Period. Pain killers and mood stabilizers are treatments for symptoms, but not the root cause of those symptoms. And that keeps the patient coming back and only getting sicker. And the insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies reap the profits from that continued attendance. Doctors are now contractors, "providers" who can be fired for simply not conforming to the quota-based system behind insurance driven healthcare. They have to see X number of patients per day. They have to delay treatment for those that can wait a few more premium payments down the road. And if the patient dies before they can get treatment, well then nobody's keeping tabs on medical outcomes in the healthcare industry anyway. The only answer to this crisis is universal healthcare where (a) doctors have tenure (and thus don't have to worry about being fired (unless of course they commit gross malpractice), and therefore don't have to worry about milking the system to prepare for that contingency), (b) insurance companies are removed from the equation, along with their profit motives, and (c) the cost of medical procedures, supplies, and prescriptions comes down as a result. Today doctors that have the proper skills and education are still having to spend time covering up for their incompetent cohorts. In California, the insurance companies convinced voters to reject a bill lifting the MICRA limits for malpractice awards, because (they said) it would cause healthcare insurance to increase and/or cause doctors to leave the state. Yet this wasn't enough protection, as they now all simultaneously require an arbitration agreement signed before providers will even see you to begin with. What kind of care can be obtained when the doctor-patient relationship begins on the basis of a legal position in a potential unforeseen lawsuit? I didn't think so. So what Dr Rankin says about lifestyles is true, however it isn't the whole story (although I find it ironic that she points a finger at patients' lifestyles, when her own lifestyle (as she says) consisted of a beach front home, a vacation home, a boat in the harbor, and a growing retirement nest egg). Sincerely Concerned

[@In19944]

+Tara Thysell Universal healthcare may be the answer but that leads to pharmaceutical, insurance, & healthcare giants. Or just one giant. We know the sludge & bureaucracy that invades healthcare now, imagine the disconnect that patients & dr's will have when their relationship is not only built on a litigational foundation, like u say, but also universal criteria for disease rates & standards for care. I have a feeling the gov't will think the cure for these diseases will be in pill form & not in diet/lifestyle which we know is the cause/prevention/cure for most disease.

[@tarathysell5573]

I still think the underlying problem is tenure. Give highly educated doctors tenure and a pension, and they start behaving rational again. No need to protect anybody for fear of losing your job. Most people want to do the right thing. The current system just doesn't allow them to. The other alternative is to make it easier to identify malpractice and sue doctors. However, that drives up the cost and is more a second order solution.

[@tarathysell5573]

We should be able to mimick France's healthcare system - which to my knowledge doesn't experience the issues you mention - at a cost cheaper than what we have now.

[@tarathysell5573]

A government healthcare system would have the motivation to keep it's citizens healthy. If doctors have tenure and pension, then they're happy, and real medicine begins to be practiced, and medical discoveries begin to happen at a faster pace, instead of time spent delaying or hiding from a diagnosis.

[@tarathysell5573]

Today, if you have a medical problem that is chronic and undiagnosed, you are more likely to be pushed around, and made to feel like the perpetrator against the holier than thou medical establishment.