When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Ratings15
Average rating3.9
15
Ratings15
Average rating3.9
NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this accessible and groundbreaking book--filled with the moving stories of real people--medical doctor and bestselling author Gabor Maté shows that emotion and psychological stress play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis and many others, even Alzheimer's disease. When the Body Says No is an impressive contribution to research on the physiological connection between life's stresses and emotions and the body systems governing nerves, immune apparatus and hormones. With great compassion and erudition, Gabor Maté demystifies medical science and, as he did in Scattered Minds, invites us all to be our own health advocates.
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Interesting without being too technical. A lot of case studies and the result of different people ending up sick when they have had some sort of trauma particularly growing up. A good reminder that our mind and body are not separate. What affects one, affects the other.
If you have had a difficult childhood, marriage etc. this is a must read, or if you know someone who is dealing with trauma this will give you a better idea how to support them.
One of my all-time favorite books. I must reread this often and suggest it to everybody.
