Fragments of childhood traumas. Why we get sick and how to stop it.

In Russia, more than 50,000 copies have been sold! We are used to considering childhood as the happiest and most carefree time of our lives, forgetting how vulnerable children are in the face of stress and pain. Numerous studies have confirmed that divorce or constant parental quarrels, the death of loved ones, peer bullying, or violence in the family can lead to various illnesses and disorders. Stress causes profound changes in the body, altering its chemistry, and a mentally or physically traumatized child can grow into an adult with compromised health. In her book, Donna Jackson Nakazawa tells the stories of people who have managed to overcome the severe consequences of childhood traumas 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 illnesses that are passed down from generation to generation. From this book, you will learn: - Why the brain 'gets stuck' in the past and how to change it. - How emotional traumas affect lifespan. - Whether health problems can be corrected by working with memories. - How chronic stress alters our DNA. - How the consequences of stress differ between boys and girls.