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The Body–Emotion Chart

189 symptoms and 36 feelings, from head to toe, with an affirmation for each.

1 · Find it

Look up the part of the body, then the symptom.

2 · Read the themes

Ask which of them you recognise in your life right now.

3 · Keep the sentence

Copy the affirmation somewhere you will see it each day.

A symbolic, emotional reading of the body. It is a complement to medical care, never a replacement. Any new, severe or lasting symptom deserves a doctor's opinion.

Head and nervous system

Control · Mental pressure · Head and heart · Individuality · Tension · Trust

Alzheimer's	memory, retreat, ageing	“I can stay with this moment, and I can let myself be cared for.”
Epilepsy	the brain, overload, a life that feels like a fight	“I can feel what is here, and I can let other people carry their own part.”
Fainting	Overwhelm, Inner panic, Losing hope	“I stay present in my body and in my life. I am guided and protected, and I can breathe deeply again.”
Headaches	Mental overload, Self-criticism, Control	“I give my thoughts room to breathe. I can be patient, flexible and gentle with myself.”
Insomnia	Fear of letting go, Need for control, A mind that will not stop	“I can rest. The world keeps turning while I sleep, and I am allowed to let go.”
Memory problems	Painful memories set aside, Escaping a hard reality, Fear of failing	“I take full responsibility for my life. Each situation helps me know myself better and feel freer.”
Migraines	Pressure to perform, Over-responsibility, Anger at yourself	“I release the pressure. I can slow down, face what is and move forward at my own pace.”
Multiple sclerosis	Feeling caged, Perfectionism and control, Fear of falling or being let down	“I trust my inner guide and allow myself more gentleness. My feelings are part of me, and I no longer need others' approval to walk my own way.”
Nervousness	Lack of trust, Fear of not making it, The unknown	“I trust life, and I trust what I feel inside. I do not need to control everything for life to be good.”
Neuralgia	A break in contact, Coldness and resentment, Guilt and fitting the norm	“I notice the feelings that block my flow and let them move. I step out of the cage I built and fly with my own wings.”
Neuropathy and neuritis	Anger at yourself, Feeling attacked, Control and the unexpected	“I restore the conversation with myself and offer myself the understanding I need. I live with truth, openness and an open heart.”
Parkinson's	movement, control, a held-back gesture	“I can direct my own life, and I can let other people be free.”
Stroke	the brain, pressure, joy of living	“I can make peace with myself, and I can let my life be directed again at a pace that is mine.”
Tingling and pins and needles	A passing irritation, Something that rubs you the wrong way, Where on the body it appears	“I notice what irritates me, I name it, and I let my energy flow freely again.”
Vertigo	Fear of change, Direction, Control	“I let myself find joy in living, I offer myself small softnesses, and I trust what is ahead.”

Eyes and ears

Seeing clearly · Listening · The future · Inner voice · Truth · Openness

Astigmatism	A distorting mirror, Fear of seeing yourself, Ideal versus reality	“I fully accept who I am and stay in touch with my deepest feelings. I open my eyes with love, to myself and to others, and I see my life clearly.”
Cataracts	the lens, a veiled future, ageing	“I can look at what is here, and I can let new light in.”
Conjunctivitis	seeing, a sight that burns, sorrow	“I can look at what is in front of me, and I can let the tears come if they need to.”
Dark circles	Tiredness, A dull, limited life, Feeling watched	“My happiness depends on me. Other people's approval is a bonus, not a condition.”
Ear infection	hearing, fluid, a closed world	“I can hear what is said, and I can hear what I need.”
Earache	Hurtful words, Not being heard, Words never said	“I lend an ear to what is around me and within me. I can hear without holding on, and keep my heart open.”
Eye twitching	Overload, Pressure, Not wanting to see	“I allow myself moments of calm. I can close my eyes to rest, and open them again to see what is good.”
Farsightedness	Fear of the present, Difficulty with closeness, Looking far away	“I can look at my life today, with what is beautiful and what is uncomfortable. I am safe here and now.”
Glaucoma	pressure, unshed tears, a narrowed view	“I can let the old tears move, and I can look at this moment without gripping it.”
Hearing loss	hearing, closing off, inner voice	“I can listen, including to my own inner voice, and I can ask for help with what I cannot hear.”
Myopia	Fear of the future, Insecurity, Narrow view	“I look ahead with trust. I have the strength and the wisdom to meet what is coming.”
Stye	Sadness and resentment, A sight that feels ugly, Insecurity	“I let my emotions be expressed. I take my place in my own life, in the front row.”
Tinnitus	Stress, Resisting change, Inner voice	“I calm the noise inside me. I listen to my inner voice with trust and gentleness.”

Respiratory system

Taste for life · Personal space · Boundaries · Giving and receiving · Intuition · Feeling smothered

Asthma	Feeling smothered, A silent cry, Fear of your own strength	“I can breathe for myself. With each breath in I am supported, and with each breath out I can let go.”
Bronchitis	breath, unspoken words, a tense house	“I can breathe in my own time, and I can let a true word out.”
Common cold	Overload, Confusion, Need for a break	“I allow myself to slow down. I can take things one at a time, and I let go of what weighs on me.”
Cough	Irritation, Nervous tension, Things left unsaid	“I express what I feel calmly and clearly. I let go of irritation and make room for peace.”
Flu	Anger, Personal space, Family	“I let what I feel be said, and I let the tears come.”
Hay fever	Resistance, Time passing, Fear of change	“I accept what is good for me. I come out of isolation and go toward people as I am.”
Hiccups	Inner revolt, Self-judgement, Lack of control	“I take life more calmly. I savour it fully, and I take charge of myself.”
Laryngitis and losing your voice	Fear of ridicule, Submitting to authority, Words held back	“I express my feelings, my ideas and my creativity in the way that suits me best, at my own pace.”
Lump in the throat	Anxiety, Words held back, Feeling intimidated	“I trust myself. I say things as they are, and I stay true to myself.”
Nosebleeds	Loss of joy, Disappointment, Recognition	“I recognise my own worth. My happiness rests on what I think of myself.”
Pneumonia	the lung, grief, a life that feels too heavy	“I can ask for help, and I can lay down what was never mine to carry.”
Sinusitis	Irritation, Fear, Personal space	“I speak about myself. I trust my inner voice, and I let softness have a place.”
Sneezing	Irritation, Criticism, Dissatisfaction	“I name what irritates me, I take my place, and I act to bring back harmony.”
Snoring	Holding on to the old, Feeling unheard, Feeling trapped	“I let go of the old to make room for the new. I speak clearly, and I am open to change.”
Sore throat	Swallowed words, Anger held back, Difficulty asserting yourself	“I can say what is true for me. My feelings are allowed, and expressing them frees my throat.”
Tonsillitis	the throat, swallowing, words that cannot get out	“I can let a true word out, and I can trust my own way through this.”
Yawning	Need for rest, Boredom, What you cannot digest	“Yawning is part of life. I let my resistance go and I let others come close and care for me.”

Heart and circulation

Love · Joy of living · Self-love · Pressure · Giving and receiving · Forgiveness

Anaemia	Joy of living, Love, Discouragement	“I say yes to the energy that can serve this life. I live my own life, and I recognise what I deeply want.”
Angina	the heart, holding on, joy that has stalled	“I can love without gripping, and I can let help land in me.”
Chest pain	Identity and the inner self, Family ties, Fear of commitment	“I let my real feelings show. Being true, vulnerability included, is never a loss.”
Deep vein thrombosis	the veins, a stop, joy of living	“I can let the sorrow move, and I can take the next step that is mine.”
Heart attack	the heart, territory, a postponed inner life	“I can stop proving, and I can let love and help reach me.”
High blood pressure	Held-back emotions, Control, Pressure to perform	“I let the steam out gently. I accept myself as I am, and I no longer need pressure to feel alive.”
High cholesterol	Joy of living, Worry, Family	“I let joy move in me. I have the right to be happy, and to be myself.”
Low blood pressure	Discouragement, Losing heart, Feeling powerless	“I take time for myself. I hand back what belongs to others and reconnect with what I love.”
Palpitations	Love, Fear of loss, Choice	“I let go of what is no longer good for me. I choose my road, and I let harmony return in love and in the life around me.”
Varicose veins	Lost joy, Direction in life, Heavy burden	“I am free to choose my path. I express my needs, I ask for help when I need it and I enjoy my life.”

Digestive system

Digesting life · Openness to new ideas · Control · Letting go · Anger · Relationships

Appendicitis	a dead end, anger, a family bind	“I can stop long enough to feel what is mine, and I can let the rest move.”
Bloating	Emotional hunger, Never enough, Rushing	“I notice what life is giving me today. I dare to say what I need, and I stay open.”
Constipation	Control, Insecurity, Holding on to the past	“I let go of what no longer suits me. I free myself from the past and trust life to carry me forward.”
Crohn's disease	the bowel, worth, a place of your own	“I have a place that is mine, and I am allowed to live it.”
Diarrhoea	Fear, Wanting to flee, Nothing assimilated	“I can slow down and take in what is good for me. I deserve my own space, and I can face what I have been trying to flee.”
Diverticulitis	the bowel, held anger, a trap	“I can admit what is real, and I can let an old resentment be said.”
Gas and flatulence	Holding on, Fear of loss, Rumination	“I allow myself to feel what is happening inside me. I can trust and let go, knowing I have what I need.”
Gastritis	the stomach, irritation, a world that might collapse	“I can meet this day as it is, and keep my strength for what is mine to change.”
Gastroenteritis	Deep irritation, Rejecting what happens, Uncertainty	“I open myself to new ideas and learn to trust again. I can say when I am disappointed, and I stop waiting for everyone's approval.”
Haemorrhoids	Pressure, Letting go, Resentment	“I say what is disturbing me, and I let the held feeling move. I take my life back in hand.”
Heartburn	Anger, Injustice, Feeling controlled	“I stay calm and listen to my real feelings. Life is good, and my needs are met at the right time.”
Hernia	Pressure held in, Wanting to break free, Living for others	“I allow myself to be who I am and to express it freely. I take time to see clearly where I am going.”
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)	Holding on to the past, Nervousness about the unknown, Boundaries	“I let the past move through me. I learn to love myself, to be myself and to take my place.”
Nausea and vomiting	Disgust, What sits on the stomach, Rejection	“I can digest what this moment brings. I accept every part of who I am, and I let good things come to me.”
Stomach pain	What you cannot digest, Daily reality and real needs, Insecurity	“I let life feed me. I say what I feel, I forgive what I can, and I trust that I am safe.”
Stomach ulcer	the stomach, swallowing it, authority	“I can say what I need, and I can stop gnawing at myself.”
Ulcerative colitis	the bowel, family, a place of your own	“I can take my place, say what I need, and let my choices be my own.”

Back

Support · Burdens · Flexibility · Security · Being the pillar · What we hide

Lower back pain	Material security, Emotional support, Fear of lacking	“I am supported at all times. I let go of burdens that are not mine and trust life to bring me what I need.”
Middle back pain	Emotional guilt, Holding on to the past, Being the pillar	“I let the past rest and come back to a calm here and now. Asking for help is a sign of intelligence, and I allow myself to receive it.”
Sciatica	Insecurity, Life transition, Feeling stuck	“My real security is inside me. I can be flexible, accept my limits, and move forward without having to hold everything alone.”
Scoliosis	A heavy burden, Comparing yourself with others, Being the family's pillar	“I live one day at a time. I stop comparing myself with others, I live for myself, and I find in me the strength to meet what comes.”
Slipped disc	the spine, pressure, carrying other people	“I can carry what is mine, and I can hand the rest back.”
Stiff neck	Insecurity, Refusing to see, Inner contradiction	“I open myself to a new way of seeing. I can look at this moment and welcome what is new in my life.”
Upper back and neck pain	Carried emotions, Stubbornness, Communication	“I look at life from every angle with an open mind. I express what I feel and let others support me.”

Skin

Boundaries · Contact and touch · Self-image · Separation · Irritation · Sensitivity

Acne	Self-image, Identity, Fear of judgment	“I accept myself as I am, right now. I have the right to take my place and to be seen.”
Birthmarks and freckles	Old shame, Family ties, Wanting to go unnoticed	“I let go of the shame I have carried, and I give myself the right to live my own life.”
Blisters	Friction and irritation, Lack of emotional protection, Feelings close to the surface	“I let my feelings flow, and I lift the limits I have placed on myself.”
Boils	Anger held inside, Feeling poisoned by a situation, Being fed up	“I let my anger be spoken, and I ask for help when I need it.”
Bruises	Unspoken pain, Turning against yourself, Being off-centre	“I take back the reins of my life. I deserve to be happy, cared for and treated with respect.”
Burns	Feelings that burn inside, Guilt and self-punishment, Playing with fire	“I slow down, I come back to the present, and I choose to see the love and the lesson in what I live.”
Cuts and wounds	Guilt, Rushing and pushing your limits, An inner conflict	“I stop for a moment, I take responsibility for my choices without punishing myself, and I reconnect with who I am.”
Cysts	Unfinished projects, Old hurts that harden, Holding everything in	“I let energy move freely through me. I say what is true, I turn towards the future and I move forward with confidence.”
Dermatitis	Suppressed anger, Someone under your skin, Need for contact	“My needs matter. I can say what they are to the people concerned, whether I need closeness or distance.”
Eczema	Separation, Hypersensitivity, Need for contact	“I allow myself to feel what I feel. I can welcome closeness and still stay safe within myself.”
Hives	the skin, rejection, being unseen	“I can matter to myself first, and I can meet other people from there.”
Itchy skin	Impatience, Unmet desires, Irritation	“I listen to what this itch has to tell me. I take back my place, I let my creativity flow, and I trust myself to see what needs to change.”
Lupus	Deep discouragement, Turning against yourself, Guilt and shame	“I am learning to love myself again. I reconnect with my inner power and let my talents be seen.”
Moles	Feeling marked or stained, Integrity and boundaries, Feeling devalued	“I put love back into what marked me, I see the wisdom it left, and I allow myself to ask for help.”
Psoriasis	Double separation, Need for love, Fear of contact	“I accept my sensitivity. I can open to contact, stay close to myself, and trust life with what I feel.”
Rash	Inner pressure, Frustration with delays, Shame and self-reproach	“I let myself see what is under the surface. I say what I feel, and I recognise my own worth.”
Rosacea	the face, not being heard, a change of season	“I can be heard as I am, and I can make peace with the season I am in.”
Scars	An inner wound, Memory of a painful event, The lesson of an experience	“I choose to forgive, and I let more love and peace into what happened.”
Shingles	a nerve, a boundary crossed, bitterness	“I can look at what hurt me, and I can trust the life that is still moving in me.”
Vitiligo	Identity and belonging, A brutal separation, Feeling stained	“My life matters. I am safe being myself, and I let no one harm me.”
Warts	Shame and self-judgment, Barriers of hurt and resentment, Feeling rejected and misunderstood	“I accept who I am, someone worthy of love. I let my true self show and my creativity flow.”

Joints and bones

Flexibility · Rigid thinking · Authority · Structure · Moving forward · Held-back emotions

Broken bones	Deep inner conflict, Revolt against authority, Having to prove your worth	“I listen to what bothers me and I say what I feel. I loosen my grip on the past, and I choose the direction of my own life.”
Bursitis	Held-back anger, Irritation at work, Rigid thinking	“I take my life in hand. I welcome what I feel and find a fitting way to say it.”
Gout	the joint, limits, held-back feeling	“I can say what disgusts me, and I can let a feeling leave instead of storing it.”
Knee pain	Pride and humility, Flexibility, Weight of responsibilities	“I bend with the flow of life. I open myself to help and trust my inner authority to guide me.”
Osteoarthritis	Rigid thinking, Pushing past limits, Perfectionism	“I become more flexible. I accept others as they are, I take care of myself and I have the right to be happy.”
Osteoporosis	Loss of the wish to be here, Discouragement, Old structures	“I am allowed to be here, at this stage of my life. I can change the structures that no longer serve me, and find new reasons to move.”
Rheumatoid arthritis	the joints, self-criticism, a refused authority	“I can take my place as I am, with the skill the years have already given me.”
Rib pain	Lowered protection, Outside pressure, Comparing yourself	“I stop comparing myself and I let myself be who I am. I say what I feel, and I listen too.”
Sprain	Resistance, Insecurity about direction, Refusing to give way	“I take the time to change direction. I can move forward freely, and I treat this pause as useful.”

Reproductive system

Creativity · Femininity · Masculinity · Self-acceptance · Pleasure · Inner authority

Endometriosis	Mother, A place of one's own, Creativity	“I say what I feel, and I take my place as myself. My creativity has room to move.”
Fibroids	the womb, an unspoken hurt, creativity	“I can speak what I have carried, and I can turn towards the life that is still mine.”
Heavy periods	A loss you cannot control, Your place as a woman, Feelings about children	“Whatever my situation, I make peace with who I am and where I stand today with regard to children.”
Menopause	Desire, Regret, Femininity	“I accept the changes in my body and in my life. I live for myself, with the wisdom these years have given me.”
Menstrual pain	Femininity, Guilt and anger, Perfectionism	“I live in harmony with my body and its cycles. I let my emotions and my creative energy flow freely.”
Ovarian cysts	Being a woman, Motherhood, Buried creativity	“I welcome the feelings in me and let them move. I give room to what I want to create.”
Premenstrual syndrome	Proving yourself, Femininity, Social expectations	“I accept myself and love myself as I am. I make room for change and allow myself to rest.”
Prostate problems	Masculine power, Inner authority, Sexual pressure	“My authority is inside me. I can feel what I feel, enjoy my life, and choose from there.”
Vaginal thrush	Intimacy and opening up, Irritation with a partner, Unspoken feelings	“I take my place with respect for myself. I give my heart the time it needs to open, and I say what I feel.”

Kidneys and urinary system

Fear · Balance · Letting go · Partnership · Boundaries · Discernment

Bladder problems	Holding on to old ideas, Long-standing anxiety, Expectations of life	“I let go of old beliefs and make room for what is new. I give time to the people in my life, I say what I feel, and I live in truth and simplicity.”
Cystitis	Accumulated anger, Bitterness, Intimate frustration	“I take responsibility for my own life. I can welcome myself gently, and live from the heart rather than only from the head.”
Incontinence	control, the bladder, a child who needs reassurance	“I can loosen my grip on what I cannot steer, and I can still be the authority in my own inner life.”
Kidney problems	Unexpressed fear, Old emotions, Balance	“I let my emotions flow. I take responsibility for my life, and I can tell what is mine from what is not.”
Kidney stones	Hardened emotions, Fear, Control	“I let go of the conflict I keep turning over. I can live with more ease, and let the future be less tightly planned.”

Blood sugar

Sweetness · Sadness · Love · Resistance · Receiving · Giving yourself away

Diabetes	Lack of sweetness, Repeated sadness, Hard to receive love	“I open myself to sweetness and to the love that is already offered. I can let the resistance go and trust my own strength.”
Hypoglycaemia	Giving everything away, Deep sadness, Lost direction	“I give to myself first. I can make my life more joyful, and lead it instead of only following.”

Mouth and teeth

Openness · Speech · Appetite · Decisions · Self-assertion · Contact

Bad breath	Ideas that go stale, Unspoken thoughts, Resentment and revenge	“I let go of stale thoughts from the past. I breathe in the freshness of honest, loving thoughts, for myself and for others.”
Cold sores	the lips, distance, a word that hurt	“I can come closer without judging, and I can stand by who I am.”
Dry and chapped lips	Loss of joy in sharing, Loneliness, Regretted words	“I stay in touch with reality and with the people around me. I dare to say what I feel, and I taste the present moment.”
Gum disease	Indecision, Staying in the past, Lost joy in self-expression	“I trust myself in the decisions I take, and I trust life. I let the past go and move forward with determination.”
Jaw pain	Held-back anger, Words not said, Feeling muzzled	“I allow myself to speak freely. I take back the place that is mine and live in integrity with my heart and with the truth.”
Mouth ulcers	Silence, Sensitivity, Words held back	“I can speak calmly and openly. I trust my capacity to adapt, and I let feeling find a form that does not destroy.”
Teeth grinding	Unconscious anger, What is left unsaid, Indecision	“I let myself be aware of what I feel without pushing it down. When I take a decision, I free myself.”
Tongue problems	The said and the unsaid, Guilt over words, Holding back	“I find my words and I say what I think. I let myself taste every flavour of life.”
Tooth abscess	Anger over a decision, Feelings held down for years, Lack of emotional nourishment	“I make this decision with as much love and harmony as I can, guided by my deepest values and with respect for myself and others.”
Tooth decay	Inner pain, What cannot be said, A grudge	“I let the pain be spoken. I can change the way I see a situation, and I meet life with a grain of salt.”
Toothache	Postponed decisions, Fear of consequences, Rage at not being heard	“I give structure to my thoughts and take the decisions that are mine. I say what I need, and I bite into life.”
Wisdom teeth	Taking your place, Autonomy, Self-trust	“I take the place that is mine. I trust myself, and I let my wisdom come through.”

Liver and gallbladder

Anger · Criticism · Bitterness · Faith in yourself · Adaptation · Letting feelings move

Gallstones	Bitterness, Resentment, Hardened anger	“I release a bitter past. I may meet my own needs, including by saying no, and I let my talents move in gentleness.”
Hepatitis	Anger, Rancour, Injustice	“I use the rest I have been given to set down old anger. Joy has a place in this life, and I am willing to let what harms me leave.”

Pancreas

Emotions · Freedom · Self-mastery · Love · Control · Joy

Cystic fibrosis	Rigidity, Held-back speech, Discouragement	“I can loosen an old idea. I have the strength to state what I need, and I let energy move again.”
Pancreatitis	Rage, Sweetness, Feeling trapped	“I choose to live. I can offer myself the sweetness I have been waiting to be given, and I let a dark thought go.”

Spleen

Unfinished things · Nostalgia · Regret · Worry · Self-image · Obsession

Enlarged spleen	Fear of bleeding, Fear of death, Retreat	“I can widen instead of harden. I let feeling be said as it comes, and I keep a balance between the inner life and the ground I stand on.”
Mononucleosis	Belonging, Lack of love, Guilt	“I clear what needs clearing. I take my courage back, and I let joy and love be something I can actually live.”

Muscles and tendons

Action · Strength · Flexibility · Inner voice · Fear · Effort

Achilles tendon	A heavy load, Stability, Inner ground	“I put something into motion toward the aims I have set. I base my life on sure human values, and I grow stronger by being myself.”
Fibromyalgia	Perfectionism, Anxiety, Moral pain	“I can care for myself and give myself the softness I need. I do not have to be a superwoman or a superman. I only have to be myself.”
Muscle cramps	Holding on, Inner tension, Old principles	“I can let go at the level of the heart. I open to a new possibility, and I notice what is already beautiful here.”
Side stitch	Rushing, Pushing past your limits, Image and success	“I go at my own pace. I take time to live, and I listen to the voice inside that knows what is good for me.”

Shoulders

Carrying a load · Responsibility · Action and creation · Autonomy · Masks and holding back · Feeling supported

Collarbone pain	Anger at imposed duties, Submission and obligation, Pressure of responsibility	“I look at what I carry as it really is. I trust that I can find a way through, and another way of seeing it.”
Rounded shoulders	Giving up under the load, Carrying others' fate, Guilt about the past	“It is time to take care of myself. I let others look after their own happiness, and I listen to what I need.”
Shoulder pain	Over-responsibility, Feeling unsupported, Perfectionism	“I am responsible for myself. I let others carry their own happiness, I share the load, and I live this day as it comes.”

Arms and hands

Giving and receiving · Action · Burden · Flexibility · Contact · Work

Armpit pain	Deep inner forces, Basic emotions held back, Under someone's wing	“I come out of my shell. I let my natural inner strength express itself and carry me towards what I deeply wish for.”
Carpal tunnel syndrome	Feeling sidelined, Hormonal change, Control	“I accept the change that has arrived. I can take a risk, discover another path, and include the whole of who I am.”
Dupuytren's contracture	Holding on, Control, Withdrawal	“I open my hand a little more each day. I become more flexible, share what I feel, and look for the deeper meaning of my life.”
Finger pain	Pressure, Authority, Creativity	“I take my place with each finger of my hand. I let go of the pressure, say what I need, and listen to what I already know.”
Tennis elbow	Resistance, Repeated blows, Unrecognised effort	“I can drop an old pattern and take a better direction. I let love move through the events that present themselves.”
Wrist pain	Blocked action, Indecision, Responsibility	“I let my energy move freely into action. I trust myself, stay open to each situation, and take the chances life offers me.”

Hips

Balance · Moving forward · Determination · Core beliefs about relationships · Living for yourself or for others · Launching into life

Groin pain	Desire cut off from action, Unspoken dissatisfaction, Feeling imprisoned	“I open myself to what I feel and let my energy flow. I am free to live in tune with what moves me.”
Hip pain	Indecision, Living for yourself or for others, Rigidity after a hurt	“I no longer have to be everyone's mother. I let myself receive, I make my decisions with flexibility, and I move forward with trust.”

Legs and feet

Moving forward · Autonomy · Direction · Flexibility · The mother · Standing your ground

Ankle pain	Flexibility, Changing direction, Decisions and commitments	“I welcome what life puts on my road. I lean on myself and follow the path that suits me best.”
Athlete's foot	Feeling limited, Wanting admiration, Exile	“I picture a road it is pleasant to walk. I live according to my own needs, and I let feeling show without a mask.”
Calf pain	Slowing down, Fear of what is coming, Old patterns	“I trust the strength that lives in me. I choose the life I want, and I let myself look and move in more than one direction.”
Corns and calluses	Apprehension, Repeated friction, Guilt	“I look at what rubs and what holds me back. I let the guilt go and step into the future with more trust.”
Foot pain	Direction, Fear of the future, Stability and security	“I love the feet that carry me. I choose a path in tune with what I truly want, and I move forward from my roots with grace and determination.”
Heel pain	Support, Uncertainty about the future, Holding on to the past	“I trust myself and move forward safely. I let the past go, take my own place and listen to the quiet voice that knows what I need.”
Ingrown toenail	Guilt, Worry about the future, Opposition held back	“I recognise the strength and the riches that live in me. I can be myself without claws, go towards others and move forward on my own inner strength.”
Leg pain	Fear of the future, Resisting change, Lack of support	“Whatever new situation comes, I find my security inside me. I trust myself and move beyond my resistance to change.”
Plantar warts	Fear of the future, A call for help, Comparing yourself	“I accept my strengths and my weaknesses together. I can move forward with confidence, one step at a time.”
Toe pain	The details of the future, Direction and change, Haste and vigilance	“I stay open and flexible about the future. I trust my own choices and I move forward with conviction.”

Hair and nails

Vitality · Protection · Image of yourself · Intuition · Change · The father

Brittle nails	Vitality, Energy poorly used, Weariness	“I take myself in hand. I discover the strength that lives in me, and I go forward sure of what I can do.”
Grey hair	Wisdom, Living under pressure, Performance	“I stop being a slave to time and obligations. I take care of myself, and I live from who I am rather than how I look.”
Hair loss	Inner strength, Roots, Tension	“I look for strength inside rather than in what shows. I trust that a next step exists, and I let a load I no longer need be set down.”
Nail biting	Inner nervousness, A situation that eats at you, Insecurity	“I let all my emotions be expressed. I find my security and my confidence within me, and I can blossom.”

Breasts

Giving and receiving · Mothering · Femininity · Generosity · Recognition · Firmness

Breast pain and cysts	Over-protection, A broken bond, Anguish	“I leave the people I love free to become responsible for themselves. I let my real personality come forward, and I let an old anguish be set down.”
Mastitis	Exhaustion, Mothering, Sacrifice	“I recognise my own value. I can give care freely, without a debt attached, and I can say yes or no according to what is good for me.”

Thyroid

Speech · Creativity · Communication · Taking your place · The throat · Adaptation

Hyperthyroidism	Disappointment, Unspoken words, Other people's expectations	“Life is a marathon, not a sprint. I take my decisions from my own discernment, and I create my actions from there.”
Hypothyroidism	Discouragement, Communication, Creativity	“I stay in contact with what I feel and with my body. I have what I need to face my responsibilities, and I let life support me the way the wind supports a kite.”

Glands

Balance · Inner vision · Change · Danger · Fear · The material world

Acromegaly	Feeling too small, Taking your place, Abandonment	“I can grow on the inside as well as in the body. I invest in life, and the structure of my thoughts includes respect for myself.”
Addison's disease	Disappointment, Submission, Insecurity	“I take my place and I go forward. I can pursue an aim that is mine without waiting for the consent of everyone around me.”

Lymph

Feelings · Immunity · Insecurity · Freedom · Joy · Love

Lymphatism	Lack of drive, Letting things slide, Invaded boundaries	“I take my momentum back. I choose a small gesture of joy, and I appreciate myself a little more for being useful in a way that is mine.”
Swollen lymph nodes	A secret discouragement, Defensiveness, Feeling attacked	“I say what I need. I let despair make room for hope, and I put a limit where the load is no longer mine.”

Whole body

Energy · Emotions held inside · Protection · Rest and limits · Self-worth · Expression

Allergies	Feeling threatened, Rejecting a part of yourself, Separation and unfinished grief	“I recognise my own worth. I can say no to what is not right for me, and yes to what is new.”
Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)	High demands on yourself, The true self set aside, Hard to ask for help	“I am an important person in my own life. I listen to my inner voice, I treat myself with kindness, and I move at the pace my body allows.”
Excess weight	Protection, Feeling exposed, An inner void	“I recognise my worth as I am today. I let my feelings be expressed, and I take my place with my words and my presence.”
Fatigue	Feeling emptied, Lost motivation, Scattered energy	“I allow myself to stop, to take stock and to rest. I live this moment, and I let what I love bring my energy back.”
Fever	Burning emotions, Built-up irritation, A forced pause	“I notice what is burning inside me, and I let it be said out loud instead of storing it.”
Infections	An unspoken inner conflict, Irritation that wears you down, Compromise and indecision	“I give myself permission to clear out what no longer helps me, and to choose what is right for me.”
Inflammation	Inner fire and anger, Resisting change, Feeling hemmed in	“I allow myself to be different. I say what I think and trust myself to live more spontaneously.”
Sweating and body odour	Emotions that overflow, Nervousness and insecurity, Fear of criticism	“I let my feelings out, the pleasant and the difficult ones, in words. I make room for something new.”
Swelling and oedema	Emotions held back, Protecting yourself, Illusions and unclear situations	“I accept being loved for who I am, whatever I feel. I learn to express my needs without attacking anyone, and I let my life move forward.”

Feelings

When you start from the emotion rather than the symptom

Abandonment	Inner emptiness, Feeling left, Protection and distance	“I welcome myself as I am. I can reconnect with others, and the emptiness I feel can be filled with care for myself.”
Aggressiveness	Repressed energy, Frustration, Defence	“My strength is in being myself. I can stay open, say what I feel, and I do not need to look hard in order to be safe.”
Agoraphobia	Panic of the crowd, Absorbing others' fears, One safe person	“I can choose a direction and move. I accept my fears one by one, and I remain responsible for my own happiness.”
Anger	An alarm, Inner revolt, Frustration	“I stay attentive to the first sign of anger. I can open to love in this moment, and I do not have to be carried away.”
Anguish	Feeling trapped, Smothered desires, Need for air	“I take charge of my life and my choices. I can respect myself and leave other people their own space.”
Anxiety	Fear of the unknown, A gripped throat, Unnamed danger	“I place my attention on trust. What comes can be the best for me, now and ahead.”
Apathy	Indifference, A reason for being, shaken, Distance as protection	“I open myself to life and to one pleasant experience I am willing to repeat. I let the heart guide me, and I find a taste for living again.”
Apprehension	A sense of danger, Doubt, A mind that invents	“I place my attention on my inner being. I can accept life's experiences with the heart, and still protect myself.”
Boredom	A hidden grief, Unused strength, Needing other people as a stimulant	“The resources are in me. I listen for my inner voice, and I direct my own life.”
Burnout	A failed ideal, Perfectionism, Need for recognition	“I do not have to please everyone. I can do what is mine to do, and find peace in the action.”
Claustrophobia	Being smothered, No control, A closed place	“I take back the place I let go. I affirm who I am, I take my vital space, and I welcome what I feel without judging it.”
Crying	Release, Overflow, The eyes	“I let the tears come. They can free me from what has built up, and I can still respect myself.”
Dependence	Inner void, Lack of love, A substitute	“I deserve to be loved, including by myself. I can face the lack and become my own support.”
Depression	Self-devaluation, Guilt, Living in the past	“I can step back, rest, and take my life up one thing at a time. I do not need anyone's approval to exist.”
Emotivity	Feelings on the surface, Dramatising, Paralysed by fear	“I treat my sensitivity as a way of communicating. I come back to this moment, and I learn to trust myself.”
Fear	A racing heart, Handed-away power, Abandonment and rejection	“I replace fear with trust. I have full power over my life, and I can be guided in what I do and say.”
Grief	A final separation, Letting the person go, Unfinished mourning	“I let the one I love continue on their way. I keep what we shared, and I let life move in me again.”
Guilt	Self-punishment, Responsible, not guilty, Fear of not being good	“I am responsible for my life, and I do not have to be guilty for it. I stop punishing myself, and I take my place.”
Hate	A fire you feed, Self-destruction, Refusing another view	“Love can be the ground I stand on. I can forgive, including myself, and let this judgement go.”
Impatience	Inner stress, The nerves, Going too fast	“I can pause and find the source of the irritation. I do not have to outrun the moment I am in.”
Jealousy	Insecurity, Low self-trust, Fear of loss	“I trust life and my own worth. I can be free, and leave other people free as well.”
Loneliness	Feeling unsupported, The masks we wear, Feeling different	“I am supported, first from within and then by others I let in. I take off one mask at a time, and I let myself be seen.”
Melancholy	Deep sadness, Moral pain, Feeling at fault	“Joy can live in me. I make peace with myself and let the weight on my soul grow lighter.”
Nostalgia	Regret, Outside the present, Holding the past	“I taste the moment I am in. Each moment can be a full experience, not only a reminder of what is gone.”
Phobia	Unjustified fear, Powerlessness, Anger	“I face this anguish and find where it started. I can let the anger and the powerlessness be said, and take my life back.”
Regret	What you should have done, A loss that feels final, Energy drawn down	“I did the best I knew. I learn from the past, and that learning can make me wiser rather than only smaller.”
Rejection	Rejecting yourself first, Living for others' approval, The skin as a barrier	“I accept myself as I am. I can let others come close, safely, and I can show them where my space begins.”
Resentment	A cultivated grievance, The wish for revenge, Seeing yourself as the victim	“I accept what happened, and I turn toward what is ahead. I do not have to harden my heart in order to remember.”
Sadness	Unexpressed pain, The lungs, A torn heart	“I let this pain break open. Warmth can move the tears, and joy can come back.”
Shame	Feeling ugly or unworthy, A family shame, Wanting to disappear	“I am worthy of love as I am. I no longer have to carry this shame, and I let my true self come out.”
Sorrow	A wounded heart, Painful experience, Loneliness	“I stay open to what I feel. I can find the real source of this sorrow, and joy can return.”
Stress	A demand to adapt, Your reaction, Distress	“I look inside at my reactions, my motives and my attitude. I can learn to relax, and I can also receive what stress has to give.”
Timidity	Fear of judgement, Avoiding what is new, Routine as safety	“I can act with calm. Each day I give myself the chance to meet something new, and someone new.”
Weariness	Tired body, Discouragement, Adapting to others	“I take up a taste for life again. I do what I love, and I listen for the joy that is still mine.”
Withdrawal	A pause, Knowing yourself, Closing off	“I stay open while I respect what I need. Joy and harmony have room when the pause does not become a closed door.”
Worry	Inner insecurity, An early lack, No power to change things	“I trust life, and I trust myself. I can be stronger than the anguish, so it does not run me.”

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