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This book will help people who suffer from chronic pain from conditions such as fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, musculoskeletal injury, obesity, or any persistent pain state. Dr. Joe Tatta has written a blueprint to resolve pain using integrated, functional medicine principles. I recommend this book and the Healing Pain Program.
Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet
Weve been approaching pain all wrong. The solution doesnt come in a bottle; it comes by taking control of your health. Dr. Tatta provides a simple, easy-to-implement strategy that helps you break free from pain and live the life you deserve.
JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of JJ Virgins Sugar Impact Diet and The Virgin Diet
Dr. Tatta is a rare breed of physical therapist, nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner. This book provides easy, effective strategies and natural strategies for those who want to heal their pain.
Dr. Alan Christianson, New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet
If persistent pain is holding you hostage, let Dr. Joe Tatta show you how to break free! Through his amazing Healing Pain Program, hes helped thousands of people reclaim their livesand now its your turn.
Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Kellyanns Bone Broth Diet and host of the Public Television Special 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You!
At lasta must read book for those who struggle with pain. Heal Your Pain Now mindfully brings readers through an amazing healing journey. Dr. Tatta shows you how emotions and thoughts are right at the core of your pain experience. He outlines practical and concrete ways you can use the power of your mind to reverse pain. This book is also a much needed resource for health care professional who want to help patients successfully cope and thrive!
Dr. Susan Albers, New York Times bestselling author of Eat.Q.
Dr. Tatta has compiled a trove of the latest information about pain. More importantly, he has distilled this information into an evidence-based program that has helped many people overcome their pain. I highly recommend this book.
Howard Schubiner, MD, author of Unlearn Your Pain and Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression; Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI
Heal Your Pain Now addresses the current global pain epidemic with Dr. Tattas integrated approachstarting with the gut microbiome and ending with the latest advances in how your brain processes pain. The book will uncover the root cause(s) of your pain and help you develop a plan for healing naturally. I have experienced the power of Dr. Tattas work myself. If you have chronic or persistent pain that no one has been able to resolve, this book is a must read! It is the template to your pain healing journey.
Dr. Vincent Pedre, MD, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and author of Happy Gut: The Cleansing Program To Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Eliminate Pain
Dr. Tatta provides important perspectives in Heal Your Pain Now on the role of weight loss, nutrition for pain relief, the role of the brain in pain, pain catastrophizing, breathing exercises for stress, strength and posture activities, and much more. I applaud his efforts and his passion for his patients and his readers overall health and well-being.
David Schechter, MD, Sports Medicine/Chronic Pain Specialist, Beverly Hills, CA, and author of Think Away Your Pain and The MindBody Workbook
Dr. Tatta is one of the few who understand and articulate the full complexity of chronic pain syndromes, including the concept that while much of chronic pain is driven by factors such as inflammation and tissue trauma, some is not! His explanation of brain-derived and emotional pain and central sensitization are spot-on! His support program, full of comprehensive integrative tools needed to heal from persistent pain are delivered in an easy to follow program. This book is a must read for anyone suffering with chronic pain.
Dr. David Brady, ND, author of The Fibro Fix
Dr. Tatta has turned his immense energy, passion, and professional training into a remarkably user-friendly and practical book designed to help people who struggle with chronic pain. In this day of hyper-specialization and fragmented messages within health care, he has filled an important gap by combining his clinical experience as a physical therapist with training in nutrition and new information from the pain sciences. He presents a holistic approach that goes well beyond typical clinical care, helping those who suffer to get their lives back on track and move toward health.
Dr. Phil McClure, PT, PhD, Professor and Chair, Arcadia University, Department of Physical Therapy
For Jeorge who has taught me that love is the most powerful force in healing
W ho hasnt experienced pain at some point in their life? As a medical doctor who practices functional medicine for mostly women, I routinely see how pain impacts people on every level, from mildly uncomfortable to miserable.
Conventional medicines approach to pain is outdated. Over the past decade, cutting-edge science has redefined pain and how to treat it effectively. Simply put, pain serves as an alarm to get your attention. That alarm can be empowering, because it shifts the power to heal into your own hands.