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Thank you for this wonderful review, Dr Jones. Happy New Year!

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Thank you for sharing this valuable book Dr Jones. To pair biology and psychology is an important element to be able to do in life as you relay. For I can hit mental health problems from many different psychological angles, family dynamics, attachment style, defense mechanisms, developmental issues, trauma bonding etc., however, if the problem is more physiological in nature I can talk the problem to death and sometimes a good medical checkup with a physiological specialist is needed.

And sometimes you need a resource such as this to help us walk through various different angles. I'm excited to dive into this book!

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This is a very well-written review, Albert. As another line editor of this unique book your points resonated with me. I had a similar expression. I hope this book finds readers who can benefit from it. Understanding cortisol from different angles can be life-changing and empowering for anyone.

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This herbal adrenal formula works: withania somnifera + avena sativa + rhodiola rosea for PTSD. Also, this is a good reference on herbal formulations if you don’t already have it: Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 4: Neurology, Psychiatry, and Pain Management, including Cognitive and Neurologic Conditions and Emotional Conditions

https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/herbal-formularies-for-health-professionals-volume-4/

I find that herbal formulas work better than pharmaceuticals with my highly sensitive nervous system. My psychiatrist worked with my herbalist and naturopath at the time. Skullcap, milky oat, lemon balm and passiflora are all calming. The best thing you can do for your patient is to empower them to use herbs, to learn their own nervous system, to learn how to calm themselves down without the use of benzodiazepines.

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As I read this during the beta phase and listened to the audio version recently I agree with all your points. Thank you for writing this valuable review, Dr Jones. I am a fan of your content.

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