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Even in ancient China, doctors knew that emotions have a huge impact on the state of the human body.
According to Chinese medicine, emotions are the root cause of all diseases and affect individual organs in different ways. For example, the lungs react to sadness, the liver to anger, the kidneys to fear, and the stomach is susceptible to anxiety, Ukr.Media reports.
In addition, each organ has its own "taste." The lungs "like" everything spicy and pungent, the liver - sour, the spleen - sweet, and the kidneys - salty. According to Chinese doctors, all organs have their own energy. This energy is called qi and is closely interconnected with blood flow, so doctors from the Celestial Empire claim that blood is the mother of energy, and energy controls blood flow.
In Chinese medicine, it is believed that the kidneys are one of the most important organs in the human body. They form the basis of Yin and Yang and are the most important energy center. The kidneys are closely related to the musculoskeletal system, hearing, and the perception of fear.
The liver is associated with blood flow - it filters the blood and, as a rule, needs support during menstrual irregularities in women. Problems with the liver can be indicated by itching, headaches and dizziness. The liver plays a crucial role in ensuring a constant flow of energy and thoughts in the human body. If it is functioning normally, then there simply cannot be any stress. People with a healthy liver are calm, able to make decisions easily and often become excellent leaders.
The first signs of liver dysfunction are expressed in the form of anger, irritability, stubbornness, anxiety, bitterness and cruelty. If these emotions are not given an outlet, they can lead to deep depression and frequent mood swings. In addition, a number of physical symptoms of liver problems can be distinguished, among which the most common are menstrual irregularities, fatigue, tension, stiffness of movements, pain under the ribs, allergies, etc.
How and why emotional breakdowns happen
Emotions can lead to the appearance of many diseases even in the healthiest people. For this, it is enough to hit the most sensitive point of the body and provoke its dysfunction. And what happens next is called a psychosomatic disorder.
It is impossible for a person to avoid stressful situations all the time, we all encounter them sooner or later. But each of us copes with stress in different ways.
Thus, if a person feels they can take control of a situation, they take active steps to solve the problem. Otherwise, people resort to emotionally-oriented coping strategies that help minimize the damage.
The worst thing we can do for our health is to try to avoid confrontation, which will ultimately only increase stress levels and accelerate the development of the disease.
Psychosomatic diseases are diseases caused by the impact of stressful factors on a person, which cause irreparable damage to the entire body and its organs.
Heartache
Joint research by doctors and psychologists has shown that “love and pain pass through the heart.” But other organs are also subject to “mental attacks.” This means that a “wounded soul” often affects the normal functioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems.
In addition, visible parts of the body also often fall victim to "strong emotional trauma," including the skin on the chest, back, and arms.
Women are more vulnerable than men
As a rule, women suffer from psychosomatic illnesses more often than men. However, they tend to believe that the cause of their suffering is exclusively psychological in nature.
Men, on the other hand, do not associate such illnesses with mental disorders. Their emotions have a shorter shelf life, and therefore they spend their emotional ardor much faster.
The most sensitive areas of the body
The following organs (areas of the body) are most susceptible to the influence of "mental shocks":
Back. When it seems like all the hardships of life are on you, your back is filled with the most intense pain and tension.
Respiratory system. Difficulty breathing, a general inability to breathe, choking, or a feeling like something is stuck in your throat are external symptoms that carry a fairly clear signal. Their causes often have a psychological and emotional connotation, indicating that the people or events around you are causing you to “suffocate.”
Heart. This organ is more strongly connected than any other with emotional life and survival in certain situations. When you are getting ready for a date, your heartbeat speeds up, and when you are next to your loved one, it seems to you that your heart is about to jump out of your chest. And when you are very scared, your heart “stops”.
Digestive system. Introverts who are used to digging deep into themselves often suffer from serious digestive problems. For example, gastritis and stomach ulcers are most often diagnosed in those who have difficulty communicating.
Skin. Rashes, pimples, and spots on the face indicate that a person is “uncomfortable in their own skin.” Sometimes the presence of skin diseases indirectly indicates a desire to get rid of certain people or circumstances in their life.
