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Not long ago, “psychosomatic illness” (meaning illnesses caused by mental or emotional problems) were considered rare and highly pathological.

Recent research from the ACE Studies demonstrates that psychosomatic illness is the common companion of emotional trauma.  Much to the surprise of the medical and psychological community, the ACE Studies show that multiple childhood traumas double or triple the incidence of most illnesses that represent leading causes of death in the US.  By the ACE Studies definition, more than half of US adults  (64 %)have this kind of trauma.

In fact, childhood trauma appears to represent the single most significant risk factor known for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and chronic bronchitis, to name a few.

As studies continue to be published we now have new information about the effects of trauma on autoimmune disorders, depression, hallucinations, lung cancer, adolescent pregnancy, liver disease and more.

The health impact of trauma appears to be both direct and indirect.   Directly, childhood traumas elevate cortisol over the long term, which elevates blood pressure, leaches calcium from the bones, suppresses the immune system, and creates insulin resistance.

Indirectly, childhood trauma produces addictive behaviors including smoking, overeating, alcoholism and drug use.   These in turn result in higher risks of heart disease, liver damage, emphysema, bronchitis, hepatitis, and cancer.

Learn more about the astonishing impact of trauma, and what can be done about it.   This program will broadcast live on KHQN 1480 AM at 12:00 noon Mountain Time,  Friday January 20th.   It will simulcast on internet television on utahvalleylive.com.   Delayed broadcasts will replay 3 times daily for a week on Planetary Streams Talk Radio, Web Campus World Wide Radio, and Shoutcast.