Dr. Gabor Mate: reset stress to HEAL

How to reset body from chronic stress: Dr. Gabor Mate uncovers the reasons why we get chronic illnesses

(Inside Serene) April 7, 2023. Dr. Gabor Maté is a renowned physician, author, and speaker who has extensively researched the connection between stress [fear] and chronic illnesses.

In his work, he argues that unresolved emotional stress and childhood trauma can have a profound impact on our physical health, leading to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer, [addictions,] autoimmune disorders, and mental health conditions.

According to Dr. Maté, stress and trauma can create a state of chronic inflammation in the body, which can weaken the immune system and make us more vulnerable to illness.

This can be especially true for individuals who have experienced early childhood trauma or ongoing stressors such as poverty, discrimination, or violence.

To address these issues, Dr. Maté emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying emotional and psychological factors that contribute to chronic illness.

This may involve working with a therapist, practicing mindfulness and self-care, and making lifestyle changes that support overall health and well-being.

"We must be willing to encounter darkness and despair when they come up and face them, over and over again if need be, without running away or numbing ourselves in the thousands of ways we conjure up to avoid the unavoidable."

- Buddhist author Jon Kabat-Zinn

In summary, Dr. Gabor Maté's work highlights the complex relationship between stress, trauma, and chronic illness -- and emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health that takes into account both the physical and emotional aspects of our well-being.

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