Dr. Maya Sarkisyan, D.O.M

17 July 2017

There is a solid connection between aches/pains/chronic health conditions/“mysterious” health conditions and the whole world of emotions within you.

And there is certainly a link between emotions and stubborn weight set point.

If I had put $10 into my savings account for each time my patient realized a connection between their health issue and unresolved emotions in their life, I would be now buying a ticket to see the penguins at Galapagos island!

Yes, there is a solid connection between aches/pains/chronic health conditions/“mysterious” health conditions and the whole world of emotions within you. And there is certainly a link between emotions and stubborn weight set point.

Natural medicine found this connection a long time ago and documented it in health and wellness protocols, not only to cure diseases but to prevent them. Chinese Medicine specifically is well known for that. I’m practicing the Five Elements modality of Chinese Medicine, where the emotional evaluation is as important a diagnostics as a physical discomfort.

To dig a little deeper in the connection between your extra pounds and unresolved emotions I would recommend doing a bit of a self-evaluation. In fact, I recommend doing it for any physical issues you have – pains, headaches, etc. Stressful emotions take up a lot of energy otherwise needed for healthy body function.

I’m inviting you to answer these few questions for yourself and see what you can find out. Because you are answering them in complete privacy (even more than Facebook quizzes!) you can be 100% honest:

1.  What in your life takes up most of your time?

Often we serve others or some important purpose for a long time and forget who we are. Other people’s emotions and comfort become greater than our own. If it’s happening in a short term frame – it’s a healthy response; however, a long term practice of it is damaging to the body. I’m not judging, but you cannot offer anything to people if you don’t have it yourself. You cannot provide kindness, comfort, love to anybody if you don’t have it first for yourself. And your body knows that and reminds you of it by creating unpleasant situations in which you are forced to take care of yourself. I believe you know what I’m talking about. Find your passion and your self-love, and then share it with others!

2.  Are you in a relationship with a narcissist?

You will know it by noticing your energy and confidence drop with certain people. You might feel self-doubt, guilt, embarrassment in their presence. You might not be able to explain it because narcissists are very manipulative and often charming. Their relationships are highly toxic, and your body will react to it. For some people, it will be extra fat protecting their vital organs from toxins and possible damage. For others, it will be losing too much weight as if to “disappear.”  In my clinical experience, a relationship with a narcissist causes severe hormonal imbalances in people. If you are suspecting a narcissist in your life, do yourself a favor and get educated on that subject. You cannot change a narcissist. You can only eliminate them from your life altogether. Your mind and body will thank you for that.

3.  Are you sweating small staff?

How many things are important in life? I’m not talking about possessions; I’m talking about reactions to events. Events come and go, and most of them don’t relate to you at all. I stopped watching the news a long time ago (well, lately I started a little bit due to all the craziness) because most of the news is upsetting with no resolution in mind. The social media is another black hole of unnecessary information. I call it an “emotional vomit.” It is easy to take it on, relate to it, and process it – with no resolution in mind! We have a lot of incoming information with social media and news, and some people are prone to get upset and take it all personally. Yes, you want to take a stance on some social and political issues, but not at the expense of your health. You got to learn how to disconnect emotion from an action. It is possible.

4. Are you an emotional hoarder?

You have to declutter – for so many reasons! And one of them is an emotional attachment to things/clothes/memories. At some point in life, I gave away half of my furniture, 80% of my clothes, took down all the decorations – and felt the new wave of life is coming to me. Wow, the freedom from things. What I did is radical, and you might not do that, however, evaluate your material life, identify emotional attachments (especially toxic ones) and get rid of them. Put it on your calendar.

To be continued…

Your typical day is clattered with emotions and most of them run subconsciously. Which means they set the course of your life and you have no control. There are ways to recognize your own thinking patterns and learn how to respond to events and memories in the way that’s healthy and beneficial for you. This will be one of the best things you can do for yourself.

If this information picked your curiosity, let me know by emailing me [email protected] and ask for more interesting and relevant information.

Stay tuned and discover “The True Story About Your Health”.

 
Disclaimer: This is a general information only. Consult with Dr. Maya Sarkisyan before altering or discontinuing any current medications, treatment or care, or starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, or if you have or suspect you might have a health condition that requires medical attention. 
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