The Biology of Trauma® With Dr. Aimie
Gabor Mate: The Biology Piece We Have Missed In Trauma & Depression (Part 1)
Mar 22, 2024
Gabor Maté discusses the biology link between trauma and chronic illness. Topics include trauma-driven chronic illnesses, copper's role in trauma and depression, body's susceptibility to toxins, and benefits of regulation for chronic illness.
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- Chronic health conditions often signal underlying trauma and dysregulation, less influenced by genetics.
- Trauma increases body's vulnerability to toxins, emphasizing the necessity of regulation in chronic illness treatment.
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Understanding Trauma Manifestation in Chronic Illness
Trauma plays a significant role in chronic illness, as unfinished trauma responses can lead to the manifestation of chronic health conditions. The link between trauma and chronic illness highlights how most chronic health issues are more about trauma than genetics. Moreover, there is a connection between trauma and the body's susceptibility to toxins, emphasizing the importance of starting with regulation for addressing chronic illness.
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