Some things are hard to hear—even when they’re true. After over 40 years in practice, I’ve seen countless patients who come to me after “trying everything” and still not fully healing. One of the most overlooked causes of chronic illness is unresolved emotional trauma—past experiences that the body still carries.

In The Biology of Trauma, my dear friend Dr. Aimie Apigian has given us what many in the health world have been waiting for: a clear explanation of how difficult life experiences—especially those we couldn’t fully process at the time—get stored in the body and can lead to physical illness.

We often hear the phrase, “He’s just holding it in,” when someone suppresses their emotions. But where does it actually go? The truth is—into the body. Into the tissues. Into the nervous system. The realization that early emotional events, especially overwhelming ones, get stored in our physical body when we can’t fully integrate them at the time is a breakthrough concept. And it validates everything Dr. Aimie explores in this comprehensive overview.

Functional Medicine teaches us that our life history leaves a lasting imprint on our bodies. Just like low levels of lead in water can build up in the brain and cause damage over time, trauma—especially the kind we experienced as children—can quietly shape how our bodies handle stress, heal, and even function day to day.

Whether it’s poor posture affecting organ function or constant exposure to EMFs disturbing our nervous system (like those from smart meters and wearable devices), one of the most invisible but powerful forces on our health is stored emotional trauma. Imagine a child being yelled at and physically jerked around in a store—experiences like that don’t just fade. They get stored in the body, shaping how we react to stress for years to come.

Dr. Aimie’s work is groundbreaking because she shows how trauma impacts everything from our energy production (mitochondria), to gut health, to immune balance. She offers a practical path for healing—not just emotionally, but physically.

This book is essential reading for anyone who has ever wondered why diet and supplements alone aren’t working. The Biology of Trauma helps connect the dots between our past and our current health—and offers a new way to truly heal.