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When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
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(5,523 reviews)
What Customers Say:
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MariGreat information about migraines and nerve problemsThis is a very concise book about the workings of the nerves and muscles of the body and it was very interesting to listen to. The author narrated the book and he has a very pleasant voice and is enjoyable to listen to. I learned a lot and it was very helpful to me.
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AuroraGroundbreaking wisdom and insights from Gabor MateThis book is amazing. Gabor Mate explains how we need to honor our body and listen to what it is telling us.
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BethanyUnderstanding is a major element of healing!I developed something called Central Sensitization Syndrome last year after an injury and along with reading a book called How to Do the Work, and a program called DNRS, this book was a major element of my recovery. It also helped me so much in learning how to set boundaries around my life and how crucial they are to my livelihood and longevity of life! I wish I could force everyone to read this book. I carry it around in my purse now so I can tell others about it. Seriously life changing. Please read it!!
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Megan AkardGreat Information!Really stresses the importance of lowering cortisol levels and how this affects the body. Would recommend for a health read!
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DebMust Read!It would be wise for every medical and nursing school to make this book a “Must Read” in their curriculum…plus all of the research behind it. It could be a key factor in transforming our health care system into truly patient centered care.
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Patrick Moore LMT BAStill relevant!Though the book was written a couple decades ago, the idea has yet to reach the mainstream: many disease processes are strongly influenced by early unhealthy relationship patterns. More specifically: people who had early relationships in which they couldn’t say “No,” decades later the body finally says “No” for them.The examples are really convincing. Gabor Mate interviews some of the people and their answers really affirm his hypothesis.He may be further saying particular diseases have this feature more than other diseases. I am finished with the ALS chapter and part way into the breast cancer chapter. Two people he outlines with ALS are Lou Gherig himself who never said “No” to playing baseball even when his hand was broken, contrasted to Stephen Hawking who learned to say “No,” (even if he was unkind sometimes) who lived decades longer than was expected. Confirming Mate’s hypothesis that this disease has — not a CAUSE but an Element — of not being able to say No until the disease finally says No for them.The hopeful part of the message is that for those who learn to have more well-defined boundaries and stick by them, this can reduce these diseases.While I applaud him for this innovative hypothesis, I think it may not go far enough, early enough or deep enough. Sure, a child feeling cornered will build up anger resentment or other emotions. Sure, as an adult the person likely has not found ways that have released that emotion and may even be perpetuating it. Sure, emotion is a physiological situation that can switch on genes that were not switched on before. And have other health repercussions. But is it really the adult now learning to “Say No” that is the key?ha ha, maybe I’m one of the ones that needs the book. Maybe I’ll keep reading.Another thing I am not fully convinced: the book makes it sound like the Body makes a choice to say No, because the person won’t. I am not sure it works that way.Still, I am loving the book, especially the case histories which have so much meaning and relevance.Certainly, medical schools could benefit from teaching some of these books. Say in a Pre-Med curriculum. This one is still relevant in 2025.
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lixzyzVery detailedGreat book!
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MarionC classic health non-fiction book, well-researchedAn important book. Fits the story of my life and what I see around me.
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