This was an incredibly practical and insightful guide to why people who have been chronically ill and resistant to biochemical and functional medicine treatment may be “stuck”: the autonomic nervous system may need a reset. I’ve read several other books focusing on shifting the body from sympathetic to parasympathetic, but most of them were simple activities without a great deal of structure to them. This one was VERY practical, with somatic action steps at the end of every chapter. There was a thorough explanation of what each set of practices was supposed to do, why it works, and what the results should be. For someone who struggles to recognize their own emotions or understand their subconscious reactions, this is a great guide.

…I have to say, though, that especially toward the end, I rolled my eyes a lot (“your truth” and “my truth?” Your “inner child”? Really?) But, to be fair, I can see why the latter is the term used to describe our deepest seated beliefs. I can’t think of a better phrase for it, quite frankly.

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