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Society's values can impact our health from "summary" of When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté, MD
The values of the society we live in can profoundly affect our health. These values are not just abstract ideas floating around; they are deeply ingrained in the fabric of our everyday lives. From our families to our workplaces to the media we consume, societal values shape our beliefs, behaviors, and ultimately, our health. When we internalize society's values, we often suppress our true feelings and needs in order to fit in and meet external expectations. This constant denial of our authentic selves can lead to chronic stress, as we are essentially at war with our own nature. Over time, this chronic stress can manifest in physical illness, as our bodies bear the burden of our emotional turmoil. Moreover, society's values can dictate how we view ourselves and others, which ca...
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