Dude. This weekend I found out that thyroid problems are caused by suppressed emotions! Arrrrgg! I’ve had hypothyroidism since I was 14ish and I know a ton of other woman who have it too. I always wondered what caused it and why it was so common. Now I know.
The thyroid is the 5th chakra which is our expression of self. Any amount of stifling our expression or emotions could cause a thyroid imbalance. Same with TMG. It’s lockjaw and it happens when we cannot speak the truth. I have that too. I thought it was just from gritting my teeth when I was playing soccer. Rats. Totally internal and emotional stuff.
Reminds me of a story too. Last December, a dear friend of mine had a large growth under her chin on the side of her neck. It had manifested in only three months. After she had the surgery, she found out the thing weighed 2 lbs!! I noticed it was in her 5th chakra and I asked if there was something she wasn’t talking about or expressing. She said, “Actually yeah, I’m really upset with my mom and haven’t talked to her in 3 months.” Wow!! I was so sad for my friend not only for the surgery, but because of what she hadn’t spoken about…it just lived inside her until it was too big for her to ignore.
THE BODY IS THE SILENT COMMUNICATOR OF THE SPIRIT
If we learn to listen to it when it whispers, we won’t ever have to hear it shout.
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1 holliemctiernan // Oct 20, 2008 at 3:40 pm
That’s not the only cause though, right? I guess I’m unclear about the biological causes and the psychological claim. I was told that mine is the result of a pituitary gland problem. Can you explain a bit more?
2 Monica // Oct 20, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Good question. And yes, from an Ayurvedic perspective psychological problems DO cause physical imbalances in the body. Absolutely. Not all, not always, and no two cases are the same. But in Ayurveda, the psychology (mind) and biology (body) definitely go hand in hand. Mind comes first and if it is “off” in anyway, the body will become “off” also. I can’t speak to the pituitary gland problem because that would be bringing in western medicine and I am not a doctor (it’s important I say that). However, according to Ayurveda emotions can cause the imbalance of any gland, any organ, any tissue, and any system in the body. Indeed.
3 Monica // Oct 20, 2008 at 10:33 pm
A cool book you might find interesting is, “Quantum Healing” by Deepak Chopra. It’s about how you can change your physical make up by using your mind. I haven’t read it yet, but I heard that it’s fantastic. Hope this helps!!
4 holliemctiernan // Oct 21, 2008 at 9:33 am
That makes perfect sense – thank you for the explanation! I’ll check out the book – I’ve heard quite a few things from Deepak Chopra in the past too. I guess I didn’t realize he was talking about Ayurveda!
5 Monica // Oct 21, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Oh good! I’m glad it made good sense. That book is on my list big time. I drool over anything quantum and anything healing, so if you get it before me, do tell me how it is! Mr. Chopra is all about Ayurveda – the Chopra Center in Southern CA is all Ayurvedic healing. :)
6 Monica // Oct 27, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Too reply again, I have to say, this info was SO interestin when I found it out. I have hypothyroidism and TMJ and have since I was a teen. 5th Chakra is not only self expression, but is also the source of tejas. Tejas is fire and it gives us the fire to speak. And maybe that’s why I have so many vata problems…because my tiny fire was put out a long time ago due to not expressing my emotions. Interesting.
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