In this book, filled with moving stories of real people, the author shows that emotions and psychological stress play an important role in the development of chronic illnesses. Trained to view the mind and body separately, doctors often find themselves helpless in treating diseases such as breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and Alzheimer's disease. Gabor Mate found that people suffering from these diseases experienced constant stress, often unnoticed by themselves. He argues that knowing how stress and illness are related can prevent their occurrence and facilitate recovery. This book is not a medical manual. All recommendations should be agreed with your doctor.