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Psychosomatics – Bodily Symptoms and What They are Trying to Tell Us
Know what your body is trying to tell you
Psychosomatics relates to the interaction and relationship between mind and body. Essentially the mind, body and spirit are all one and communicating with each other to enable our function, perspective and interpretation of the world. We are a multidimensional being with senses feeling in every realm. It’s just a matter of being able to listen and understand those messages that we are receiving through our body.
Feelings are the language of the soul.
Communication between the mind, body and spirit is occurring every moment. Are you listening? When we allow our thoughts to take over and don’t understand or listen to the connected emotions, they become unexpressed, repressed or suppressed, creating blockages, excess or deficiency in our body manifesting into dis-ease or physical symptoms and unease in the body.
My intrigue for kinesthetics and body language and the why behind my feelings and dis-ease lead to the exploration and delving into linguistics, philosophy, psychosomatics and emotional anatomy. If you would like to explore these further for yourself, or maybe if you can’t see the physical manifestations or emotional blockages that are being presented; I offer a holistic approach to therapy with emotional anatomy sessions and creative self-inquiry to dive deeper into the causes of your symptoms and assist you to transform these. Simply message me or book a free clarity call to see what you would like to uncover. There are also many incredible texts and resources that detail the psychosomatic link between the emotional and physical body, ailments and dis-ease. Remember to use, and nothing works better than your own intuition as a navigation of the soul and your own bodily experience, it’s just a matter of awareness and uncovering the natural human ability that is already there.
These include:
- Metaphysical Anatomy : Your body is talking, are you listening? by Evette Rose
- The Body is the Barometer of the Soul by Annette Noontil
- Emotional Anatomy : The Structure of Experience by Stanley Keleman
- Heal Your Body : The Mental Causes for Physical Illness and the Metaphysical Way to Overcome Them by Louise Hay
The below is a brief reference guide of bodily symptoms according to the late and respected Louise Hay. Feel free to bookmark this post as a reference guide.
Symptoms list
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Cramps | Fear. Stopping the process. | I trust the process of life and allow it to unfold. |
| Abscess | Fermenting thoughts over hurts, slights, and revenge. | I release all negative thoughts and embrace healing. |
| Accidents | Inability to speak up for the self. Rebellion against authority. Belief in violence. | I express myself confidently and peacefully. |
| Aches | Longing for love. Longing to be held. | I am surrounded by love, and I allow it to fill me. |
| Acne | Not accepting the self. Dislike of the self. | I fully accept and love myself for who I am. |
| Addictions | Running from the self. Fear. Not knowing how to love self. | I am in control of my life, and I choose love over fear. |
| Adrenal Problems | Defeatism. No longer caring for the self. Anxiety. | I am capable, cared for, and I trust the process of life. |
| Alcoholism | Feeling of futility, guilt, inadequacy. Self-rejection. | I release feelings of inadequacy and embrace my worthiness. |
| Allergies | Denying your own power. | I acknowledge and embrace my personal power. |
| Alzheimer’s Disease | Refusal to deal with the world as it is. Hopelessness and helplessness. Anger. | I am at peace with the present moment, and I choose love. |
| Amenorrhea | Not wanting to be a woman. Dislike of the self. | I embrace my feminine essence with love and acceptance. |
| Anemia | “Yes-but” attitude. Lack of joy. Fear of life. Not feeling good enough. | I choose joy and recognize my inherent worthiness. |
| Ankle | Inflexibility and guilt. Ankles represent the ability to receive pleasure. | I am flexible, guilt-free, and open to receiving joy. |
| Anorexia | Denying the self life. Extreme fear, self-hatred, and rejection. | I choose life, love, and self-acceptance. |
| Anxiety | Not trusting the flow and the process of life. | I trust in the natural flow of life, and I am at peace. |
| Apathy | Resistance to feeling. Deadening of the self. Fear. | I embrace my emotions and live with purpose and passion. |
| Appetite, Excessive | Fear. Needing protection. Judging the emotions. | I release fear, trust in my ability to protect myself, and accept my emotions. |
| Arm | Represents the capacity and ability to hold the experiences of life. | I embrace life’s experiences with strength and grace. |
| Arteries | Carry the joy of life. | Joy flows freely through me, nourishing my being. |
| Arthritic Fingers | A desire to punish. Blame. Feeling victimized. | I release the need to punish, forgive, and embrace love. |
| Arthritis | Feeling unloved. Criticism, resentment. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Feeling victimized. Lack of love. Chronic bitterness. Resentment. Deep criticism of authority. Feeling very put upon. | I am surrounded by love. I release resentment and embrace forgiveness. |
| Asthma | Smother love. Inability to breathe for oneself. Feeling stifled. Suppressed crying. | I breathe freely, and I am supported by the abundance of life. |
| Athlete’s Foot | Frustration at not being accepted. Inability to move forward with ease. | I am accepted for who I am, and I move forward with ease and grace. |
B
| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Back Issues | Represents the support of life. | I trust and embrace the support that life provides me. |
| Back Problems | Rounded shoulders: Carrying the burdens of life. Helpless and hopeless. | I release burdens and embrace hope and support in my life. |
| Lower Back Pain | Fear of money or lack of financial support. | I am financially supported, and abundance flows freely into my life. |
| Mid-Back Pain | Guilt. Stuck in all that stuff back there. “Get off my back!” | I release guilt and move forward with lightness and freedom. |
| Upper Back Pain | Lack of emotional support. Feeling unloved. Holding back love. | I am surrounded by love and support, and I freely give and receive love. |
| Back Curvature | The inability to flow with the support of life. Fear and trying to hold on to old ideas. Not trusting life. Lack of integrity. No courage of convictions. | I trust in life’s flow and live with integrity and courage. |
| Bad Breath | Anger and revenge thoughts. Experiences backing up. | I release anger and embrace forgiveness and peace within myself. |
| Balance, Loss of | Scattered thinking. Not centered. | I center myself and focus my thoughts to find balance and clarity. |
| Baldness | Fear. Tension. Trying to control everything. | I release fear and tension, allowing things to unfold naturally. |
| Bedwetting | Fear of parent, usually the father. | I release fear and trust in my safety and security. |
| Belching | Fear. Gulping life too quickly. | I trust in the pace of life and savor each experience. |
| Bell’s Palsy | Extreme control over anger. Unwillingness to express feelings. | I express my feelings openly and release the need for control. |
| Bladder Problems | Anxiety. Holding on to old ideas. Fear of letting go. Being “pissed off”. | I release anxiety, let go of old patterns, and embrace peace and freedom. |
| Bleeding | Joy running out. Anger. | I embrace joy and release anger, allowing peace to flow within me. |
| Blisters | Resistance. Lack of emotional protection. | I open myself to emotional healing and protection. |
| Blood Pressure | High: Longstanding emotional problem not solved. Low: Lack of love as a child. Defeatism. | I resolve emotional issues and embrace love and self-worth. |
| Body Odor | Fear. Dislike of the self. Fear of others. | I love and accept myself, feeling confident and at ease around others. |
| Bones | Represent the structure of the universe. | I trust in the structure of life and feel supported by the universe. |
| Bone Marrow | Represents deepest beliefs about the self. How you support and care for yourself. | I nurture myself with love and support, believing in my worthiness. |
| Breaks | Rebelling against authority. | I respect authority while standing in my truth and integrity. |
| Brain | Represents the computer, the switchboard. | I think clearly and make decisions that align with my highest good. |
| Tumor | Incorrect computerized beliefs. Stubborn. Refusing to change old patterns. | I release limiting beliefs and embrace new perspectives and growth. |
| Breast | Represents mothering and nurturing and nourishment. | I nurture myself and others with love and compassion. |
| Cysts, Lumps | A refusal to nourish the self. Putting everyone else first. Over mothering. Overprotection. Overbearing attitudes. | I prioritize self-care and nourishment, finding balance in caring for others. |
| Breath | Represents the ability to take in life. | I breathe deeply, taking in life’s abundance and vitality. |
| Breathing Problems | Fear. Not trusting the process of life. Getting stuck in childhood. Fear of taking in life fully. | I trust in life’s flow and embrace each moment with courage and openness. |
| Bronchitis | Inflamed family environment. Arguments and yelling. | I cultivate a peaceful environment and communicate with love and understanding. |
| Bruises | The little bumps in life. Self-punishment. | I forgive myself and release self-punishment, embracing self-love and acceptance. |
| Bulimia | Hopeless terror. A frantic stuffing and purging of self-hatred. | I release fear and self-hatred, embracing self-love and peace within me. |
| Burns | Anger. Burning up. Incensed. | I release anger and embrace inner peace and calmness. |
| Bursitis | Repressed anger. Wanting to hit someone. | I release repressed anger and express emotions in healthy ways. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Calluses | Hardened concepts and ideas. Fear solidified. | I release hardened beliefs and embrace openness and flexibility. |
| Cancer | Deep hurt. Longstanding resentment. Deep secret or grief eating away at the self. Carrying hatreds. | I release resentment and embrace forgiveness and healing. |
| Candida | Feeling very scattered. Lots of frustration and anger. Demanding and untrusting in relationships. Great takers. | I cultivate inner peace and trust, letting go of demands and embracing balance. |
| Canker Sores | Festering words held back by the lips. Blame. | I speak with kindness and release blame and negativity. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Anger and frustration at life’s seeming injustices. | I release anger and frustration, finding peace and acceptance in life. |
| Cataracts | Inability to see ahead with joy. Dark future. | I see the future with clarity and embrace joy and positivity. |
| Cellulite | Stored anger and self-punishment. | I release anger and self-punishment, embracing self-love and acceptance. |
| Cerebral Palsy | A need to unite the family in an action of love. | I cultivate love and unity within my family, bringing harmony and healing. |
| Chills | Mental contraction, pulling away and in. Desire to retreat. | I embrace warmth and openness, stepping forward with courage and confidence. |
| Cholesterol | Clogging the channels of joy. Fear of accepting joy. | I release fear and open myself to accepting joy and abundance. |
| Circulation | Represents the ability to feel and express the emotions in positive ways. | I express my emotions in healthy and positive ways, embracing balance and harmony. |
| Colds | Too much going on at once. Mental confusion, disorder. Small hurts. | I find clarity and peace amidst chaos, letting go of small hurts and confusion. |
| Colic | Mental irritation, impatience, annoyance in the surroundings. | I cultivate patience and calmness, embracing peace in my surroundings. |
| Colitis | Insecurity. Represents the ease of letting go of that which is over. | I release insecurity and embrace letting go of the past with ease and grace. |
| Coma | Fear. Escaping something or someone. | I release fear and embrace courage, facing life with strength and determination. |
| Conjunctivitis | Anger and frustration at what you are looking at in life. | I see life with love and positivity, releasing anger and frustration. |
| Constipation | Incomplete releasing. Holding on to garbage of the past. Guilt over the past. Sometimes stinginess. | I release guilt and let go of past burdens, embracing freedom and openness. |
| Corns | Hardened areas of thought – stubborn holding on to the pain of the past. | I release past pain and embrace openness and flexibility of thought. |
| Coughs | A desire to bark at the world. “Listen to me!” | I express myself with clarity and assertiveness, feeling heard and understood. |
| Cramps | Tension. Fear. Gripping, holding on. | I release tension and fear, embracing relaxation and letting go. |
| Crohn’s Disease | Fear. Worry. Not feeling good enough. | I release fear and worry, embracing self-worth and well-being. |
| Crying | Tears are the river of life, shed in joy as well as in sadness and fear. | I allow myself to express emotions freely, finding peace and healing. |
| Cuts | Punishment for not following your own rules. | I forgive myself and release self-punishment, embracing self-love and acceptance. |
| Cysts | Running the old painful movie. Nursing hurts. A false growth. | I release old pain and embrace healing and growth. |
| Cystic Fibrosis | A thick belief that life won’t work for you. “Poor me.” | I release limiting beliefs and embrace the possibilities and abundance of life. |
D
| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Deafness | Rejection, stubbornness, isolation. What don’t you want to hear? “Don’t bother me.” | I am open to hearing and understanding, embracing communication and connection. |
| Depression | Anger you feel you do not have a right to have. Hopelessness. | I embrace my emotions, finding peace and hope within myself. |
| Diabetes | Longing for what might have been. A great need to control. Deep sorrow. No sweetness left. | I release the past, embrace the present, and find sweetness in life. |
| Diarrhea | Fear. Rejection. Running off. | I release fear and embrace stability and peace within myself. |
| Dizziness | Flighty, scattered thinking. A refusal to look. | I focus my thoughts, finding clarity and direction in life. |
| Dry eyes | Angry eyes. Refusing to see with love. Would rather die than forgive. Being spiteful. | I see with love and forgiveness, embracing peace and harmony in my vision. |
| Dysmenorrhea | Anger at the self. Hatred of the body or of women. | I love and accept myself and my body, finding peace and healing within. |
E
| Ear | Represents the capacity to hear. – Ache: Anger. Not wanting to hear. Too much turmoil. Household arguing. | I listen with openness and understanding, finding harmony and peace in communication. |
| Eczema | Breath-taking antagonism. Mental eruptions. | I release tension and find peace and calmness in my thoughts and actions. |
| Edema | What or who won’t you let go of? | I release what no longer serves me, embracing freedom and lightness in my life. |
| Elbow | Represents changing directions and accepting new experiences. | I embrace change and new experiences with courage and openness. |
| Emphysema | Fear of taking in life. Not worthy of living. | I am worthy of life and embrace each moment with gratitude and acceptance. |
| Endometriosis | Insecurity, disappointment, and frustration. Replacing self-love with sugar. Blamers. | I love and accept myself, releasing blame and finding inner peace and healing. |
| Epilepsy | Sense of persecution. Rejection of life. A feeling of great struggle. Self-violence. | I release feelings of persecution and embrace life with peace and acceptance. |
| Epstein-Barr Virus | Pushing beyond one’s limits. Fear of not being good enough. Draining all inner support. Stress. | I honor my limits, release fear, and find inner strength and support. |
| Eye | Represents the capacity to see clearly past, present, future. – Astigmatism: “I” trouble. Fear of really seeing the self. | I see myself clearly and with love, embracing self-awareness and acceptance. |
| Hyperopia: Fear of the present. – Myopia: Fear of the future. | I embrace the present and future with clarity and trust in the process of life. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Represents what we show the world. | I show my true self with confidence and authenticity. |
| Fainting | Fear. Can’t cope. Blacking out. | I face my fears and cope with challenges with strength and resilience. |
| Fat or Weight issues | Oversensitivity. Fear. Seeking fulfillment. Insecurity, self-rejection. | I embrace my worthiness and love myself unconditionally. |
| Arms: Anger at being denied love. | I am worthy of love and express it freely. | |
| Belly: Anger at being denied nourishment. | I nourish myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. | |
| Hips: Lumps of stubborn anger at the parents. | I release anger and forgive, finding peace and healing. | |
| Thighs: Packed childhood anger. Often rage at the father. | I release childhood anger and embrace peace within myself. | |
| Fatigue | Resistance, boredom. Lack of love for what one does. | I find joy and passion in what I do, feeling energized and fulfilled. |
| Feet | Represent our understanding – of ourselves, of life, of others. | I understand myself, life, and others with clarity and compassion. |
| Foot Problems: Fear of the future and of not stepping forward in life. | I step forward with confidence and embrace the future with courage. | |
| Fever | Anger. Burning up. | I release anger and embrace inner peace and calmness. |
| Fibroid Tumors | Nursing a hurt from a partner. A blow to the feminine ego. | I release past hurts and embrace my feminine strength and worthiness. |
| Fingers | Represent the details of life. | I pay attention to the details and navigate life with clarity and purpose. |
| Thumb: Represents intellect and worry. | I trust my intellect and release worry, embracing peace of mind. | |
| Index: Represents ego and fear. | I release ego and fear, embracing humility and courage. | |
| Middle: Represents anger and sexuality. | I express my anger and sexuality healthily and confidently. | |
| Ring: Represents unions and grief. | I release grief and embrace union and love. | |
| Little: Represents the family and pretending. | I honor my family and live authentically, free from pretense. | |
| Food Poisoning | Allowing others to take control. Feeling defenseless. | I take control of my life and protect myself with confidence. |
| Frigidity | Fear. Denial of pleasure. A belief that sex is bad. Insensitive partners. Fear of father. | I embrace pleasure and intimacy, releasing fear and embracing love and connection. |
| Fungus | Stagnating beliefs. Refusing to release the past. Letting the past rule today. | I release stagnant beliefs and live in the present with openness and growth. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Gallstones | Bitterness. Hard thoughts. Condemning. Pride. | I release bitterness and embrace forgiveness and humility. |
| Gas | Gripping. Fear. Undigested ideas. | I release fear and embrace relaxation and clarity in my thoughts. |
| Gastritis | Prolonged uncertainty. A feeling of doom. | I trust in the unfolding of life and embrace hope and positivity. |
| Genitals | Represent the masculine and feminine principles. Worry about not being good enough. | I embrace my masculine and feminine aspects, feeling worthy and whole. |
| Gland Problems | Represent holding stations. Self-staring activity. Holding yourself back. | I release self-limiting beliefs and embrace forward movement and growth. |
| Gout | The need to dominate. Impatience, anger. | I release the need to dominate and embrace patience and understanding. |
| Glaucoma | Stony unforgiveness. Pressure from longstanding hurts. Overwhelmed by it all. | I release unforgiveness and embrace healing and peace within myself. |
| Gray Hair | Stress. A belief in pressure and strain. | I release stress and embrace relaxation and ease in my life. |
| Growths | Nursing those old hurts. Building resentments. | I release old hurts and resentments, embracing healing and growth. |
| Gum Problems | Inability to back up decisions. Indecisive about life. | I trust in my decisions and embrace clarity and decisiveness in life. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
| Hands | Hold and handle. Clutch and grip. Grasping and letting go. Caressing. Pinching. All ways of dealing with experiences. | I handle experiences with ease and grace, embracing balance and flow in life. |
| Hay Fever | Emotional congestion. Fear of the calendar. A belief in persecution. Guilt. | I release emotional congestion and embrace clarity and peace within myself. |
| Headaches | Invalidating the self. Self-criticism. Fear. | I validate myself and release self-criticism, embracing self-love and peace. |
| Heart | Represents the center of love and security. – Heart Attack: Squeezing all the joy out of the heart in favor of money or position. Feeling alone and scared. “I’m not good enough. I don’t do enough. I’ll never make it.” – Heart Problems: Longstanding emotional problems. Lack of joy. Hardening of the heart. Belief in strain and stress. | I open my heart to love and joy, releasing fear and embracing peace and security. |
| Heartburn | Fear. Fear. Fear. Clutching Fear. | I release fear and embrace calmness and relaxation in my life. |
| Hemorrhoids | Fear of deadlines. Anger of the past. Afraid to let go. Feeling burdened. | I release fear and anger, embracing freedom and lightness in my life. |
| Hepatitis | Resistance to change. Fear, anger, hatred. Liver is the seat of anger and rage. | I embrace change and release fear and anger, finding peace and healing. |
| Hernia | Ruptured relationships. Strain, burdens, incorrect creative expression. | I heal relationships and release strain, embracing creativity and ease. |
| Herpes Genitalis | Mass belief in sexual guilt and the need for punishment. Public shame. Belief in a punishing God. Rejection of the genitals. | I release sexual guilt and shame, embracing self-acceptance and love. |
| Herpes Simplex | Bitter words left unspoken. | I release bitterness and express myself with love and honesty. |
| Hip | Carries the body in perfect balance. Major thrust in moving forward. Fear of going forward in major decisions. Nothing to move forward to. | I move forward with confidence and balance, embracing opportunities and growth. |
| Hives | Small, hidden fears. Mountains out of molehills. | I release hidden fears and embrace calmness and perspective in life. |
| Hodgkin’s Disease | Blame and a tremendous fear of not being good enough. A frantic race to prove one’s self until the blood has no substance left to support itself. The joy of life is forgotten in the race of acceptance. | I release blame and fear, embracing self-worth and joy in life. |
| Hyperactivity | Fear. Feeling pressured and frantic. | I release fear and pressure, embracing calmness and balance in my energy. |
| Hyperventilation | Fear. Resisting change. Not trusting the process. | I trust in the process of life and embrace change with ease and openness. |
| Hypoglycemia | Overwhelmed by the burdens in life. | I release burdens and embrace lightness and balance in my life. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
| Impotence | Sexual pressure, tension, guilt. Social beliefs. Spite against a previous mate. Fear of mother. | I release sexual pressure and guilt, embracing self-acceptance and love. |
| Incontinence | Emotional overflow. Years of controlling emotions. | I embrace emotional balance and release control, finding peace and harmony. |
| Indigestion | Gut-level fear, dread, anxiety. Griping and grunting. | I release fear and anxiety, embracing digestion and ease in life. |
| Infection | Irritation, anger, annoyance. | I release irritation and anger, embracing peace and harmony. |
| Inflammation | Fear. Seeing red. Inflamed thinking. Anger and frustration about conditions you are looking at in your life. | I release fear and anger, embracing calmness and clarity in my life. |
| Influenza | Response to mass negativity and beliefs. Fear. Belief in statistics. | I release fear and negativity, embracing health and positivity. |
| Ingrown Toenail | Worry and guilt about your right to move forward. | I release worry and guilt, embracing confidence and progress. |
| Injuries | Anger at the self. Feeling guilty. | I forgive myself and release guilt, embracing healing and self-compassion. |
| Insanity | Fleeing from the family. Escapism, withdrawal. Violent separation from life. | I embrace connection and engagement, releasing escapism and fear. |
| Insomnia | Fear. Not trusting the process of life. Guilt. | I trust in the process of life and release fear and guilt, embracing rest and peace. |
| Intestines | Represent assimilation and absorption. | I assimilate experiences with ease and absorb wisdom and growth. |
| Itching | Desires that go against the grain. Unsatisfied. Remorse. Itching to get out or get away. | I align with my true desires and release remorse, embracing satisfaction and freedom. |
J K L
| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Jaundice | Internal and external prejudice. Unbalanced reason. | I release prejudice and embrace balance and clarity in my reasoning. |
| Jaw Problems | Anger. Resentment. Desire for revenge. | I release anger and resentment, embracing forgiveness and peace. |
| Kidney Problems | Criticism, disappointment, failure. Shame. Reacting like a child. | I embrace self-acceptance and release criticism, finding strength and resilience. |
| Kidney Stones | Lumps of undissolved anger. | I dissolve anger and embrace peace and harmony in my body. |
| Knee | Represents pride and ego. Stubborn ego and pride. Inability to bend. Fear. Inflexibility. Won’t give in. | I release pride and fear, embracing flexibility and humility. |
| Laryngitis | So mad you can’t speak. Fear of speaking up. Resentment of authority. | I express myself with ease and confidence, embracing communication and empowerment. |
| Left Side of Body | Represents receptivity, taking in, feminine energy, women, the mother. | I embrace receptivity and feminine energy, feeling balanced and empowered. |
| Leg | Carry us forward in life. | I move forward with strength and determination, embracing progress and growth. |
| Liver | Seat of anger and primitive emotions. Chronic complaining. Justifying fault-finding to deceive yourself. Feeling bad. | I release anger and embrace peace and self-acceptance. |
| Lockjaw | Anger. A desire to control. A refusal to express feelings. | I release the need for control and express my feelings freely and openly. |
| Lump in the Throat | Fear. Not trusting the process of life. | I trust in the process of life and release fear, embracing peace and confidence. |
| Lung | The ability to take in life. Depression. Grief. Not feeling worthy of living life fully. | I embrace life fully and release depression, feeling worthy and alive. |
| Lupus | A giving up. Better to die than stand up for one’s self. Anger and punishment. | I stand up for myself and embrace life, releasing anger and punishment. |
| Lymph Problems | A warning that the mind needs to be recentered on the essentials of life. Love and joy. | I center my mind on love and joy, embracing balance and well-being. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Malaria | Out of balance with nature and with life. | I harmonize with nature and life, embracing balance and vitality. |
| Menopause Problems | Fear of no longer being wanted. Fear of aging. Self-rejection. Not feeling good enough. | I embrace my worth and vitality, aging with grace and confidence. |
| Menstrual Problems | Rejection of one’s femininity. Guilt, fear. Belief that the genitals are sinful or dirty. | I embrace my femininity with love and acceptance, releasing guilt and fear. |
| Migraine Headaches | Dislike of being driven. Resisting the flow of life. Sexual fears. | I flow with life’s rhythm, embracing relaxation and openness. |
| Miscarriage | Fear of the future. Inappropriate timing. | I trust in divine timing and embrace peace and acceptance. |
| Mononucleosis | Anger at not receiving love and appreciation. No longer caring for the self. | I am deserving of love and care, embracing self-love and appreciation. |
| Motion Sickness | Fear. Bondage. Feeling of being trapped. | I release fear and embrace freedom and movement in life. |
| Mouth | Represents taking in of new ideas and nourishment. Set opinions. Closed mind. Incapacity to take in new ideas. | I am open to new ideas and experiences, embracing flexibility and growth. |
| Multiple Sclerosis | Mental hardness, hard-heartedness, iron will, inflexibility. | I embrace flexibility and openness, allowing flow and ease in life. |
| Muscles | Resistance to new experiences. Muscles represent our ability to move in life. | I embrace new experiences with ease and strength, allowing movement and growth. |
| Muscular Dystrophy | “It’s not worth growing up.” | I am worthy of growth and transformation, embracing maturity with joy and confidence. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Nails | Represent protection. | I am protected and safe, embracing my strength and resilience. |
| Nail Biting | Frustration. Eating away at the self. Spite of a parent. | I release frustration and embrace self-care and nurturing. |
| Narcolepsy | Can’t cope. Extreme fear. Wanting to get away from it all. Not wanting to be here. | I trust in my ability to cope and embrace life with courage and presence. |
| Nausea | Fear. Rejecting an idea or experience. | I release fear and embrace openness and acceptance in life. |
| Neck | Represents flexibility. The ability to see what’s back there. Stubbornness, inflexibility. | I embrace flexibility and openness, seeing different perspectives with ease. |
| Nephritis | Overreaction to disappointment and failure. | I release overreaction and embrace resilience and balance in life. |
| Nerves | Represent communication. Receptive reporters. | I am open to clear and effective communication, expressing myself with ease. |
| Nervous Breakdown | Self-centeredness. Jamming the channels of communication. | I release self-centeredness and embrace open and harmonious communication. |
| Nervousness | Fear, anxiety, struggle, rushing. Not trusting the process of life. | I trust in the flow of life and embrace calmness and confidence in every moment. |
| Neuralgia | Punishment for guilt. Anguish over communication. | I release guilt and anguish, embracing healing and understanding in communication. |
| Nodules | Resentment and frustration and hurt ego over career. | I release resentment and frustration, embracing growth and fulfillment in my career. |
| Nose | Represents self-recognition. | I recognize my worth and value, embracing self-love and acceptance. |
| Nose Bleeds | A need for recognition. Feeling unnoticed. Crying for love. | I am noticed and loved, embracing recognition and appreciation in my life. |
| Runny Nose | Asking for help. Inner crying. | I ask for and receive help, embracing support and healing. |
| Stuffy Nose | Not recognizing the self-worth. | I recognize my worth and value, embracing self-acceptance and confidence. |
| Numbness | Withholding love and consideration. Going dead mentally. | I open my heart to love and understanding, embracing vitality and clarity. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Osteomyelitis | Anger and frustration at the very structure of life. Feeling unsupported. | I release anger and frustration, embracing support and stability in life. |
| Osteoporosis | Feeling there is no support left in life. Mental pressures and tightness. Muscles can’t stretch. Loss of mental mobility. | I embrace support and flexibility, allowing mental mobility and ease in life. |
| Ovaries | Represent points of creation. Creativity. | I embrace my creativity and nurture my ability to create and manifest in life. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | Guilt. Guilt always seeks punishment. | I release guilt and embrace self-compassion and forgiveness. |
| Paralysis | Paralysing thoughts. Getting stuck. Terror leading to escape from a situation or person. | I release limiting thoughts and embrace freedom and empowerment. |
| Pancreas | Represents the sweetness of life. | I embrace the sweetness of life and nourish my body and soul with joy. |
| Pancreatitis | Rejection. Anger and frustration because life seems to have lost its sweetness. | I let go of rejection and anger, embracing joy and sweetness in life. |
| Parasites | Giving power to others, letting them take over and live off of you. | I reclaim my power and set healthy boundaries, nourishing myself from within. |
| Parkinson’s Disease | Fear and an intense desire to control everything and everyone. | I release fear and control, embracing trust and acceptance in life. |
| Peptic Ulcer | Fear. A belief that you are not good enough. Anxious to please. | I release fear and embrace self-worth and confidence in myself. |
| Phlebitis | Anger and frustration. Blaming others for the limitation and lack of joy in life. | I release anger and blame, embracing joy and freedom in life. |
| Pimples | Small outbursts of anger. | I release anger and express myself calmly and positively. |
| Pituitary Gland | Represents the control centre. | I trust my inner guidance and embrace balance and control in life. |
| Pneumonia | Desperate. Tired of life. Emotional wounds that are not allowed to heal. | I heal my emotional wounds and embrace vitality and renewal in life. |
| Poison Ivy | Allergy Feeling defenceless and open to attack. | I protect myself and feel empowered and resilient. |
| Polio | Paralysing jealousy. A desire to stop someone. | I release jealousy and embrace trust and harmony in relationships. |
| Premenstrual Syndrome | Allowing confusion to reign. Giving power to outside influences. Rejection of the feminine processes. | I embrace balance and clarity, empowering my feminine essence. |
| Prostate | Represents the masculine principle. Mental fears weaken the masculinity. Giving up. Sexual pressure and guilt. Belief in ageing. | I embrace my masculinity with strength and confidence, releasing fears and pressure. |
| Psoriasis | Fear of being hurt. Deadening the senses of the self. Refusing to accept responsibility for our own feelings. | I face my fears with courage and embrace self-expression and responsibility. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Rash | Irritation over delays. Immature way to get attention. | I embrace patience and handle delays with maturity and grace. |
| Right Side of Body | Giving out, letting go, masculine energy, men, the father. | I embrace balance and strength in my masculine energy and relationships. |
| Ringworm | Allowing others to get under your skin. Not feeling good enough or clean enough. | I release insecurity and embrace self-worth and cleanliness in body and mind. |
S
| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Scabies | Infected thinking. Allowing others to get under your skin. | I cleanse my thoughts and protect my inner peace from negative influences. |
| Sciatica | Being hypocritical. Fear of money and of the future. | I embrace honesty and release fear, trusting in abundance and the future. |
| Scleroderma | Protecting the self from life. Not trusting yourself to be there and to take care of yourself. | I trust in myself and embrace life with openness and courage. |
| Scratches | Feeling life tears at you, that life is a rip off. | I embrace life’s challenges and find strength in adversity. |
| Senility | Returning to the so-called safety of childhood. Demanding care and attention. A form of control of those around you. Escapism. | I embrace my wisdom and live in the present moment with clarity and acceptance. |
| Shin | Represents the standards of life. Breaking down ideals. | I adapt to life’s changes and embrace new perspectives and opportunities. |
| Shingles | Waiting for the other shoe to drop. Fear and tension. Too sensitive. | I release fear and tension, embracing peace and resilience. |
| Sinus Problems | Irritation to one person, someone close. | I release irritation and embrace harmony and understanding in relationships. |
| Skin | Protects our individuality. Anxiety, fear. Old, buried things. I am being threatened. | I embrace my individuality and release fear, feeling safe and secure in myself. |
| Slipped Disc | Feeling totally unsupported by life. Indecisive. | I trust in life’s support and make confident decisions for my well-being. |
| Snoring | Stubborn refusal to let go of old patterns. | I release old patterns and embrace openness and change. |
| Solar Plexus | Gut reactions. Centre of our intuitive power. | I trust my intuition and embrace my inner strength and wisdom. |
| Sores | Unexpressed anger that settles in. | I release anger and express myself freely, promoting healing and release. |
| Spleen | Obsessions. Being obsessed about things. | I release obsessions and embrace balance and peace of mind. |
| Sprains | Anger and resistance. Not wanting to move in a certain direction in life. | I release resistance and embrace growth and movement in life. |
| Sterility | Fear and resistance to the process of life or not needing to go through the parenting experience. | I trust in the process of life and embrace new beginnings with courage and openness. |
| Stiffness | Rigid, stiff thinking. | I release rigidity and embrace flexibility and open-mindedness. |
| Stomach | Holds nourishment. Digests ideas. Dread. Fear of the new. Inability to assimilate the new. | I digest new ideas with ease and embrace change and growth in my life. |
| Stroke | Giving up. Resistance. Rather die than change. Rejection of life. | I embrace life and change with courage and acceptance. |
| Stuttering | Insecurity. Lack of self-expression. Not being allowed to cry. | I express myself freely and confidently, embracing my voice and emotions. |
| Sty | Looking at life through angry eyes. Angry at someone. | I release anger and embrace peace and understanding. |
| Suicidal Thoughts | See life only in black and white. Refusal to see another way out. | I see life’s possibilities and embrace hope and optimism. |
T
| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth | Represent decisions. – Teeth Problems: Longstanding indecisiveness. Inability to break down ideas for analysis and decisions. – Root Canal: Can’t bite into anything anymore. Root beliefs being destroyed. – Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Not giving yourself mental space to create a firm foundation. | I make decisions with clarity and confidence, embracing wisdom and analysis. |
| Throat | Avenue of expression. Channel of creativity. – Throat Problems: The inability to speak up for one’s self. Swallowed anger. Stifled creativity. Refusal to change. – Sore throat: Holding in angry words. Feeling unable to express the self. | I express myself freely and confidently, embracing creativity and openness. |
| Thrush | Anger over making the wrong decisions. | I release anger and embrace forgiveness, making wise decisions with ease. |
| Thymus Gland | Feeling attacked by life. They are out to get me. | I release fear and embrace trust, feeling safe and supported by life. |
| Thyroid Gland | Humiliation. I never get to do what I want to do. When is it going to be my turn. – Hyperthyroid: Rage at being left out. | I honor my desires and embrace opportunity, feeling empowered and fulfilled. |
| Tics, Twitches | Fear. A feeling of being watched by others. | I release fear and embrace confidence, feeling at ease and secure. |
| Tinnitus or Ringing in the Ears | Refusal to listen. Not hearing the inner voice. Stubbornness. | I listen to my inner voice and embrace openness and receptivity. |
| Toes | Represent the minor details of the future. | I pay attention to details and embrace clarity and foresight. |
| Tongue | Represents the ability to taste the pleasures of life with joy. | I savor life’s pleasures with joy and gratitude, embracing happiness and contentment. |
| Tonsillitis | Fear. Repressed emotions. Stifled creativity. | I release fear and express my emotions freely, embracing creativity and openness. |
| Tuberculosis | Wasting away from selfishness. Possessive. Cruel thoughts. Revenge. | I let go of selfishness and embrace compassion and kindness, promoting healing. |
UV
| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary Infections | Pissed off, usually at the opposite sex or a lover. Blaming others. | I release anger and blame, embracing forgiveness and understanding. |
| Uterus | Represents the home of creativity. | I embrace my creativity and nurture my inner home with love and joy. |
| Vaginitis | Anger at a mate. Sexual guilt. Punishing the self. | I release anger and guilt, embracing love and harmony in my relationships. |
| Varicose Veins | Standing in a situation you hate. Discouragement. Feeling over-worked and overburdened. | I release negativity and embrace positivity and lightness in my life. |
| Vitiligo | Feeling completely outside of things. Not belonging. Not one of the group. | I belong and connect with others, embracing acceptance and unity. |
| Vomiting | Violent rejection of ideas. Fear of the new. | I embrace new ideas and experiences with openness and courage. |
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| Ailment | Emotional/Mental Cause | Affirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Warts | Little expressions of hate. Belief in ugliness. Plantar Warts: Anger at the very basis of your understanding. Spreading frustration about the future. | I release hate and embrace love and beauty within myself. I release anger and frustration, embracing understanding and hope. |
| Weakness | Lack of self-confidence. Betraying the self. | I believe in my abilities and trust in myself, feeling strong and empowered. |
| Weight Issues | See Fat or Weight issues above. | See affirmation under “Fat or Weight issues” above. |
| Whiplash | Fear. A sudden emotional jolt. | I release fear and embrace calmness and resilience. |
| Wisdom Teeth | Not giving yourself mental space to create a firm foundation. | I create mental space for wisdom and growth, building a strong foundation. |
| Wounds | Anger from the past. Hurts. | I heal past wounds and release anger, embracing forgiveness and peace. |
| Wrinkles | Deep lines of worry. Fear of aging. | I release worry and fear, embracing inner peace and age gracefully. |
| Wrist | Represents movement and ease. | I move with ease and grace, embracing flexibility and flow in my life. |
| Xanthoma | Belief in the hardness of the heart. | I soften my heart and embrace love and compassion. |
| Yellow Fever | Fear. | I release fear and embrace courage and strength. |
| Yeast Infections | Denying your own needs. Not feeling good enough. | I honor my needs and embrace self-worth, feeling healthy and fulfilled. |
| Yawning | Unable to make a decision. | I make decisions with clarity and confidence, embracing action and purpose. |
| Zits | Small expressions of anger. | I release anger and embrace peace and clarity in my skin. |