Listen To Your Body

Our bodies are always “talking” to us in one way or another. When our stomach rumbles with hunger, we respond by eating. When we’re fatigued and can’t hold our eyes open, we respond by resting. It’s only when we refuse to listen or when we don’t understand what to listen for, that our bodies “turn up the volume” in an effort to get us to pay attention.

This can often result in a manifested illness or dis-ease in the body.

The Holistic approach to health brings with it the awareness that there is an emotional/spiritual component to health as well as a physical component. Achieving balance requires paying attention to both.

Some of the tools that we use to help the body regain balance include specific nutrition, chiropractic care, Bach flower Therapy, emotional freedom coaching and Braincore Therapy.

Common Problems (with possible corresponding Physical and Emotional Components)

Problem	Physical Component	Emotional Component
Anxiety	Deficiency of calcium, magnesium, B vitamins	Lack of self approval/self acceptance
Arthritis	Wear and tear, calcium depletion, adrenal exhaustion	Suppressed resentment, self criticism; feeling unloved
Asthma	Food allergies, chronic fungal/parasite infection	Feeling stifled; suppressed grief
Bladder Problems	Ligament weakness, infection, toxicity/congestion	Holding on to old ideas; pissed off!
High Blood Pressure	Calcium/fiber deficiency, insulin resistance, thyroid imbalance, thickened blood from excess mucous/waste	Longstanding emotional problem not solved
Breast Problems	Poor liver function, B vitamin and/or iodine deficiency	Refusal to nourish self; putting everyone else first
Colon Problems	Lack of fiber and/or healthy gut bacteria; infection	Holding on to past; Fear of letting go
Depression	Hormonal imbalance, B vit. and/or mineral deficiency	Suppressed anger
Fungus	Depleted healthy gut flora, candida, excess sugar	Refusing to release the past; letting the past rule
Gallbladder Problems	Sluggish thick bile, congested liver	Unresolved bitterness; judgmental, inflexible
Headaches	Lack of trace minerals, and/or B vits (esp B12), hormonal imbalances	Invalidating the self; Self-criticism
Heart Problems	Prolonged lack of essential nutrients (Vit.B, E, CoQ10…)	Issues around love and security
Hip Problems	Poor circulation, depleted collagen/ligament nutrients	Fear of going forward in major decisions
Indigestion	Enzyme depletion, poor gut flora, congested liver	Gut level fear, dread, anxiety
Kidney Stones	Phosphorous deficiency disrupting proper calcium/phosphorous ratio; low fiber/high fat diet	Undissolved anger
Liver Problems	Poor diet; excess alcohol and/or prescription drugs; viral	Seat of anger; chronic complaining; justifying
Tumors/Cysts	Internal toxicity; poor assimilation/digestion	Nursing old hurts and shocks; building remorse
Ulcers	Mental/Emotional stress, over acidic system, poor food combining, GI irritants – antacids, NSAIDS, coffee, alcohol, smoking	Fear; Strong belief that you are not good enough
Varicose Veins	Low fiber/high animal diet, weak connective tissue, EFA deficiency, lack of Vitamins A, C, E, liver malfunction	Standing in situation you hate; discouragement; feeling overworked and overburdened

This list is by no means absolute, but merely suggests potential contributing factors