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Trauma - Dr. Sara Gottfried - Optimal Regulation

Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Sara Gottfried, a Harvard-trained physician and bestselling author, shares her extensive expertise in precision medicine and trauma’s effects on health. She discusses how trauma influences interconnected body systems and offers personalized strategies for enhancement through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Dr. Gottfried provides practical tools for managing stress, from meditation to the importance of social connections. Her insights aim to empower listeners to achieve optimal health and well-being through understanding their unique genetic makeup.
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  • Understanding trauma's impact on psychological, immune, neurological, and endocrine systems underscores the necessity of a holistic approach to healing.
  • Personalized medicine, through genetic and biomarker analysis, empowers individuals to address their unique health needs and achieve optimal regulation.

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The Four Vulnerable Systems to Trauma

Trauma and toxic stress significantly impact four key systems in the body: the psychological, immune, neurological, and endocrine systems. The psychological aspect embodies the mind's processing of trauma, while the immune system is primarily located in the gut, where 70% of immune function occurs. The neurological system includes the central and peripheral nervous systems, which regulate responses to trauma, and the endocrine system governs hormonal balance. Understanding and measuring the dysregulation within these systems can help address the physical, emotional, and spiritual repercussions of trauma, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to healing.

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