Discover how hidden emotional stress affects your life and health!

The book When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr. Gabor Maté reveals the fascinating connections between mind and body and shows how emotions and hidden stress can have a profound impact on our health. If you want to understand why some illnesses develop and how stress affects your body, this book is essential reading.

This title draws on Dr. Gabor Maté's deep scientific research and clinical practice, offering answers to crucial questions such as whether a person can literally die of loneliness, or how the ability to express emotions is related to Alzheimer's disease. It also examines the phenomenon of the so-called 'cancer personality'.

When the Body Says No guides you through the role of the mind-body connection in a range of illnesses, such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome and multiple sclerosis. It provides numerous enlightening case studies of well-known figures including Lou Gehrig, Betty Ford, Ronald Reagan, Gilda Radner and Lance Armstrong.

In addition, it presents the unique concept of the "Seven A's" of healing - principles that help in the treatment and prevention of illnesses associated with hidden stress - and calls for a deeper understanding of your own emotions and bodily signals.

Why choose this book?

• Reveals the link between mind and body, helping to better understand the causes of many common illnesses.
• Supports disease prevention by explaining the harmful effects of hidden stress and how to prevent them.
• Presents practical healing principles known as the “Seven A's” - effective tools for a healthier life.
• Includes real-life stories of well-known personalities that illustrate the real impact of psychological factors on health.
• Is scientifically grounded yet accessible to readers without medical training.

Key features of this book

• Author: Dr. Gabor Maté - a renowned expert on the connection between emotions and physical health.
• A scientific and clinical approach combined with human stories.
• A detailed analysis of the relationship between hidden stress and a range of diseases.
• Practical advice and principles that can be applied in everyday life.
• Helps better manage stress and achieve long-term health.