Detoxing the physical body is one of the therapies used in my practice to help my patients achieve the wellness they are looking for.  Addressing emotional symptoms is just as important as the physical symptoms during patient visits.  Emotional symptoms can lead to physical symptoms, I’ve seen women in my practice with unresolved emotional issues that often present with abdominal or pelvic complaints.  The root cause of their physical symptoms can never be fully treated until the emotional issues are addressed.  Emotional control techniques can help lower the concentration of stress related hormones in the body.  Higher cortisol output is a documented response in stress inducing situations, this hormone is also found at higher levels in patients experiencing a negative emotion, which in itself is a stressful situation.

Healthy emotions can turn toxic when they are suppressed, judged and rejected.  Examples of healthy emotions that have the tendency to turn toxic are hurt, shame, fear, anger, disappointment or hopelessness.  Negative emotions that are toxic include hate, jealousy, pride, guilt and greed.  Negative emotions have the tendency to weigh us down, keep us from engaging with life 100% and not allow us to experience the joy that we are meant to.  The first step to dealing with negative emotions is to identify the emotion that is over powering your life – identify it and bring awareness to it.

Negative emotions can take us on a roller coaster of mood swings, these ups and downs in moods is tiring for us and those around us.  It takes extra energy to deal with these mood swings and also takes a toll on personal relationships.  People never know what side of someone’s personality to expect and that is hard to manage.  A more stable mood – leads to a stable lifestyle and this is definitely a key to a happy household, especially if there are children involved.

Control over these emotions frees you from an emotional roller coaster.  You’re wiser and free to follow your spirit.  Once you are aware of your negative emotions, start taking responsibility for them.  We are solely responsible for how we react to things, our thoughts and emotions.  Once you are aware of your negative thoughts, question them.  If your thoughts are spiraling and creating even more frustration, accept this and acknowledge and allow the pain to be.

Letting go is the key!  Let go of these emotions that are causing you pain.  Don’t blame others or put yourself down and focus on what you do want in your life.  Focus on the positive.  Be honest with yourself, if your emotions are running your life, and you are affected by them, seek help so can be properly guided through the dealing with these emotions.