and physical health calamities, research shows that children exposed to traumatic events or long-standing stressors are 2.7 times more likely to experience functional somatic conditions (functionally debilitat- ing conditions for which no distinct cause can be determined), such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome and others. Ad- ditionally, these conditions commonly exist with psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression. The age at which trauma or stress is experienced, its duration, and even the type of trauma does not appear to shift this alarming statistic.


Considering the increasing prevalence of functional somatic conditions, emotional and psychiatric problems, it is important to consider the influence of childhood experiences in the development of these conditions. Dwelling upon past trauma is not always helpful in supporting health and healing, and may actually be coun- terproductive; however, understanding its influence upon health is helpful in being able to appropriately identify elusive health conditions such as fibromyalgia. It is also important to understand for the purpose of protecting future generations from the


debilitating effects of childhood trauma and stressors. Finally, it serves as a good illustra- tion of the success of a functional medicine approach, which relies on a thorough health and lifestyle history to put together the “sto- ry” of an individual’s health and gain insight into the root causes of health problems.


Dr. Brady’s new book, The Fibro Fix, will give you a wealth of information on how to negotiate your way toward getting the proper diagnosis and the proper treatment for your symptoms of widespread pain and fatigue. The book can be ordered on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million and other fine book vendors, or at FibroFix.com. Also, learn more about The Fibro Fix Summit where Dr. Brady interviews 30+ experts on FM at Fi- broFixSummit.com.


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25-years of experience as an integrative prac- titioner and over 21 years in health sciences academia. He is a licensed naturopathic phy- sician, a board certified clinical nutritionist, and completed his initial clinical training as a doctor of chiropractic. He currently serves as the Vice President for Health Sciences at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He maintains a private practice at Whole-Body Medicine, in Fairfield, CT. wholebodymed. com 203-371-0300. See ad on page 11.


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