I'm starting to think do I work for the TED organization and don't know it yet? Hmmm... I wonder myself at times. *smiles* Its Tuesday so that means another Ted Talk. This week's presentation is from the TEDx American Riviera event and features physician Lissa Rankin.
Dr. Rankin takes a holistic approach to what makes people ill and what makes us well. In her TED Talk below she discusses how we may have the ability to heal ourselves with our minds. She cites the phenomenons of the placebo effect and the nocebo effect. She also looks at how our mentality towards life and our lifestyles can affect our health. I wonder though if the placebo and nocebo effects take place in all health cases. For instance if a patient has strong positive belief and doesn't get better or vice versa, just a thought.
She doesn't say that physicians and healthcare workers are no longer needed but may need to reevaluate how they treat patients. Patients should also remember that their healthcare is a collaborative effort between themselves and their care providers.
Check out Dr. Rankin's latest book:
Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal
If you liked this, you may like the following:
TED Talk Tuesday: Chen Lizra - Seduction In Our Everyday lives
TED Talk Tuesday: Brene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability
Turning Your Can'ts into Cans: Being a Visually Impaired Parent
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