Fragments of Childhood Trauma. Why We Get Sick and How to Stop It

We tend to think of childhood as the happiest and most carefree time of our lives, forgetting how defenseless children are in the face of stress and pain. Numerous studies have confirmed that divorce or constant arguments between parents, the death of loved ones, bullying by peers, or domestic violence can lead to various illnesses and disorders. Stress causes profound changes in the body, altering its chemistry, and a mentally or physically traumatized child becomes an adult with ruined health.
In her book, Donna Jackson Nakazawa shares stories of people who have managed to overcome the severe consequences of childhood upheavals and heal. You will not only learn how to help yourself cope with the past but also understand how to break the vicious cycle of stress and illness that is passed down through generations.

From this book, you will learn:
- Why the brain gets "stuck" in the past and how to change that.
- How emotional upheavals affect lifespan.
- Whether health problems can be fixed by working with memories.
- How chronic stress changes our DNA.
- How the effects of stress differ between boys and girls.