From the esteemed mental health expert and speaker, Dr. Gabor Maté, comes this celebrated and bestselling guide that explores the profound connection between the mind and body, and the pivotal role that stress and our emotional state play in the development of various diseases.
In this enlightening and accessible work—rich with the poignant stories of real individuals—Dr. Maté, a medical doctor and bestselling author, reveals how emotional and psychological stress significantly contribute to the onset of chronic illnesses, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and many others.
An international bestseller, translated into over thirty languages, When the Body Says No offers transformative insights into the body’s response to mental and emotional turmoil. It suggests that illness can be the body’s way of rejecting what the mind is either unwilling or unable to acknowledge. With great compassion and intellectual depth, Dr. Maté demystifies the science of medicine and empowers readers to become advocates for their own health and well-being.
