When the Body Says No By Gabor Maté (VERIFIED AUTHENTIC)

When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
By Dr. Gabor Maté

Discover the powerful connection between mind, body, and health in this groundbreaking work by internationally renowned physician Dr. Gabor Maté.

In When the Body Says No, Dr. Gabor Maté offers a profound exploration into the intimate and complex relationship between emotional stress and chronic illness. Drawing upon decades of clinical experience and the latest scientific research, Maté reveals how the suppression of emotions—especially anger and grief—can lead to serious physical conditions such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and more.

With compassion and insight, Dr. Maté takes readers deep into the lives of patients who have suffered from a wide range of ailments, illustrating how their histories of trauma, emotional repression, or unmet childhood needs may have contributed to their illnesses. He argues that many physical conditions are not just random misfortunes or purely genetic predispositions, but often the body’s final attempt to communicate what the mind has been forced to ignore.

This book is not only a compelling narrative but also a call to action—to listen to our bodies, embrace emotional honesty, and reconsider the way we approach health, illness, and healing. Dr. Maté weaves together personal anecdotes, scientific evidence, and moving case studies to build a powerful case for mind-body unity.

Key Topics Covered:

• The biology of stress and its long-term impact on health

• Emotional repression as a silent contributor to illness

• Childhood trauma and its lasting effects on adult well-being

• Why caregiving personalities are more susceptible to disease

• How to develop healthier emotional boundaries and self-awareness

Why Read This Book?
When the Body Says No is essential reading for anyone interested in holistic health, emotional well-being, or the psychosomatic roots of disease. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or someone navigating your own health challenges, this book provides both understanding and empowerment.

Praise for the Book:

“Maté’s clinical experience and unique insights make this book a landmark in the field of mind-body medicine.” – Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight

“Powerful, compassionate, and deeply illuminating. Dr. Maté teaches us to listen to the body’s wisdom.” – Naomi Klein, author of No Logo

Format: Paperback | eBook | Audiobook
Genre: Psychology / Health / Self-Help / Medicine
Pages: ~320
Publisher: Knopf Canada