Stress a major cause of chronic illness, says psychologist

Autoimmune disease is often explained as an overactive immune system which attacks the body, but many chronic conditions are rooted in stress, according to integrative clinical psychologist Malvina Bartmanski.

In her book Autoimmune Survival Guide: Support for people suffering from autoimmune and other trauma-driven conditions, she draws on allopathic, natural medicine and psychological therapies that can complement and support conventional Western medicine to chart a pathway for those