

Exclusive Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive: Trauma -The Impact On Physical Health
Jul 27, 2021
Dr. Mary Pardee, a functional medicine expert and founder of Modern Med, joins to discuss the profound connections between trauma and physical health. They dive into how trauma shapes not just emotional well-being but also long-term health outcomes, particularly through the lens of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores. Pardee emphasizes the importance of meeting fundamental human needs for healing and the physiological responses to trauma, highlighting the body's struggle to regain balance after stress. These insights aim to shift traditional treatment paradigms towards a more holistic approach.
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Mental Health and Wholeness
- Mental health is rooted in feeling whole and meeting human needs.
- When these needs are unmet, chronic illness can develop.
Trauma's Impact
- Trauma disconnects us from our bodies, community, and ourselves.
- The same event can be traumatic for one person but not for another, depending on their support system and coping skills.
Trauma and Resilience
- Trauma is part of the human experience and can make us resilient.
- If essential needs are not met, it can lead to PTSD, anxiety, or chronic diseases.