Pregnancy and the early childhood experiences of a person, particularly the quality of their attachment relationships, have lasting effects into adulthood and are often linked to psychosomatic disorders. The authors in this volume present knowledge about the interplay of body, soul, mind, and environment. Individual topics include: the role of genes in the development of psychosomatic disorders, the role of the hormone oxytocin, attachment and traumatic experiences in chronic pain, stress, anorexia, and ADHD, attachment security and cardiovascular health, as well as pathways to successful prevention of psychosomatic disorders.