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Ellen Vora, M. D.
Known for: The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response
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The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response
In this groundbreaking work, psychiatrist Ellen Vora explores the physiological and psychological roots of anxiety, reframing it as a signal from the body rather than a purely mental disorder. Drawing on integrative medicine, neuroscience, and clinical experience, she offers practical strategies to address the underlying causes of anxiety—such as inflammation, sleep disruption, and hormonal imbalance—helping readers restore balance and resilience.
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Understanding the Body’s Fear Response
Everything begins with the body’s built-in alarm system. When we talk about anxiety, what we are truly describing is the body’s fear response — a sophisticated physiological process rooted in survival. The autonomic nervous system, hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, and inflammatory signals thro...
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False Anxiety Defined
So much of what we call anxiety is actually *false anxiety*: preventable, reversible states created by physical imbalances in the body. When someone tells me, 'My anxiety spikes after lunch,' or 'I wake at 3 a.m. panicked for no reason,' my first question isn’t about their childhood or self-esteem—i...
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About Ellen Vora
Ellen Vora, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She graduated from Columbia University and received her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Her work integrates Western medicine with holistic approaches to mental health.
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