The following is a recent article that shows a link between trauma and the effects on the body. In many ways, this is not new information. For some time we have known that stress directly impacts the body’s chemistry, which can have impacts on a person’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This is further confirmation, and a specific call to providers to help those suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- a cluster of symptoms that arise from a life-threatening event) with a holistic perspective.
http://www.thetandd.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/article_46229f3c-ac05-11e0-875d-001cc4c03286.html