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eyes/ears/nose/throat
gingivitis
psychospiritual approaches
metaphors and correlations
Inflammation: fear; inflamed thinking; seeing red; anger and frustration about conditions in one's life. (Hay, 1984, p. 170-1)
Mouth represents taking in of new ideas and nourishment. Problems represent closed mind, set opinions, incapacity to take in new ideas. (Hay, 1984, p. 175)
Gum problems relate to inability to back up decisions; indecisiveness. (Hay, 1984, p. 167)
Gums represent the necessary basis for our vitality and aggression in providing a foundation for the teeth. So long as we lack our full measure of native confidence and self-assurance, it is not possible to come actively to grips with the core of our problems. Bleeding gums indicate that innate confidence and self-assurance are liable to drain away as soon as the slightest demands are placed on our vitality. (Dethlefsen, p. 129)
Chinese psychophysiology:
Stomach ~ Wei is the Sea of Nourishment and origin of all fluids; transforms and digests food so that the Spleen can separate the distilled food essences; with the Spleen, is the root of post-natal Qi; and as Earth, relates to the ability to assimilate, stabilize, and feel balanced and centered.
» Healthy expressions are fairness, openness, and nurturance.
» Weakness, dysfunction, and illness are associated with worry, anxiety, and overthinking.
» Stomach Xu (Deficiency) signs include slow digestion; vomiting after meals; painful eyebrows; emotionality; teariness; sadness; cold feet (Seem, p. 28); cold and shivering in the abdominal area; abdomen swollen and full; gastritis; loss of appetite; diarrhea; nausea; and leg weakness. As always, chronic Deficiency predisposes to Excess.
» Stomach Shi (Excess) signs include nightmares; acne; skin eruptions; excess stomach acid (Seem, p. 28); heat in the abdominal area; overactive digestive system causing hunger and thirst; dark yellow urine; gluttony; halitosis; swollen gums; red dry lips; pains and cramps in legs.
Liver ~ Gan is the residence of the Hun (Ethereal Soul); it relates to decisiveness, control, and the principle of emergence; maintains smooth flow of Qi and Xue (Blood); and reflects emotional harmony and movement.
» Healthy expressions are kindness, spontaneity, and ease of movement.
» Liver Xu (Deficiency) signs include impotence; frigidity; pain in thighs, pelvic region, and throat; ready tendency to "the blahs" (Seem, p. 28); timidity; depression; irritability; vertigo; pruritus; dry eyes, skin, and/or tendons; asthma; aching at the waist; hernia; and difficulty raising head up and down. Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency) predisposes to the Shi (Excess) conditions of Liver Wind, Liver Yang Rising, and Liver Fire Blazing.
» Liver Shi (Excess) signs include discontent; anger; pain in lumbar region and genitals (Seem, p. 28); muscular tension; excessive sex drive; insomnia; moodiness; excitability; genital diseases; red, tearing eyes; compulsive energy; and bitter taste in the mouth. Chronically suppressed anger can implode and give rise to Fire in the Liver and Gall Bladder with symptoms of irritability, bitter taste, headaches, etc.
therapies
affirmation:
(Inflammation) My thinking is peaceful, calm, and centered. I am willing to change all patterns of criticism. I love and approve of myself. (Hay, 1984, p. 170-1)
(Mouth) I welcome new ideas and new concepts and prepare them for digestion and assimilation. I nourish myself with love. (Hay, 1984, p. 175)
(Gums) I am a decisive person. I follow through and support myself with love. (Hay, 1984, p. 167)
psychotherapy:
Those who are prone to inflammations are attempting to avoid conflicts. In the case of infectious illness, ask the following question:
» What conflict am I failing to see? hear? speak? feel? (Dethlefsen, p. 108)
process paradigm: (experientially oriented)
What is the symptom preventing me from doing? What is the symptom making me do? (see process interview: eyes/ears/nose/throat system, process interview: immune system)
related materia medica listings:
the shadow and physical symptoms
converting a symptom to a signal
affirmations: guidelines and precautions
process paradigm
footnotes