354: Emotional Resilience, Trauma and More: Q+A
Ancient Health Podcast
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How can emotional resilience be built according to Chinese medicine?
Emotional resilience is built by allowing the body to recognize, hold, and process emotions without pushing them away. This involves training organs to process emotions properly, such as the liver processing anger and the kidneys processing fear. By processing emotions daily, the body becomes adept at releasing them, saving energy and building resilience.
Why might childhood traumas manifest in the body later in life?
Childhood traumas are recorded in the body through the senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch). These sensations are associated with specific organs in Chinese medicine. For example, hearing trauma may be linked to the kidneys and bladder, leading to physical symptoms like bladder weakness or nocturnal urination later in life when similar sounds trigger the stored memory.
What role do the kidneys and bladder play in processing emotional trauma?
In Chinese medicine, the kidneys and bladder are associated with the emotion of fear. If a person experienced trauma linked to hearing, such as yelling, the kidneys and bladder may store that emotional response. This can lead to physical symptoms like bladder weakness, frequent urination, or pelvic issues when similar sounds are encountered later in life.
What are some practical strategies to manage repetitive thoughts?
Repetitive thoughts can be managed by recognizing the original thought pattern and identifying the sensory triggers. Techniques like EFT tapping, NET MindBody therapy, and EMDR can help release trapped emotions. Nutritional support with choline, omega-3, B-complex vitamins, and probiotics also aids in healing the brain and creating new neural pathways.
What nutrients are recommended for healing the brain and reducing repetitive thought patterns?
Nutrients like choline, omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, B-complex vitamins (preferably methylated), vitamin K (if not on blood thinners), and probiotics are essential for brain health. These nutrients help release trapped emotions and support the growth of new neural pathways, reducing repetitive thought patterns.
How can acupuncture and kinesiology help with emotional trauma?
Acupuncture and kinesiology work by stimulating the meridian system and spinal nerves, which helps release trapped emotions. Techniques like NET MindBody and EFT tapping use acupuncture points to process emotions and release them from the body, allowing for emotional healing and resilience.
What is the significance of the book 'The Body Keeps the Score' in understanding trauma?
The book 'The Body Keeps the Score' highlights how trauma is stored in the body and how it can manifest physically later in life. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the mind-body connection in processing trauma and healing emotional wounds.
Why does the body release neurochemicals in response to emotional trauma?
The body releases neurochemicals to help cope with emotional trauma. Over time, the body becomes accustomed to these chemicals, and similar situations may trigger the release of the same neurochemicals, reinforcing the emotional response and creating a repetitive thought pattern.
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