I studied German in college and spent a year and a half living in Austria while a young adult. Having an associates degree in international studies, I have thought a good deal about learning different languages. Learning in the classroom is helpful, but nothing compares to immersion into a culture for learning a foreign language.
How does this apply to health? Our bodies try to communicate to us what we need to heal. Our bodies are designed to heal themselves, but if we are sabotaging this process through toxic thoughts, toxic foods or environments, then they may become overwhelmed. Often the messages our bodies send to communicate their needs to us are subtle at first, but they get louder and louder if we ignore them. Learning to recognize the subtle messages can prevent bigger problems later on.
Fevers, rashes, aches and pains are all messages our bodies use to communicate a need to our brains. Often blisters, sore spots or dry skin on the feet are messages from reflex points trying to teach us that a certain organ or area of the body needs attention. Listen to these messages. Sit with them and try to figure out the translation.
Books such as Heal Your Body by Louise Hay or Feelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol Kuhn Truman are great resources to learn which physical symptoms might be associated with different emotions you have trapped in your body.
Once you decipher the message, then you can work on letting go of the toxic emotions, thoughts or environmental factors creating the problem.
Viewing your body as this intelligent tool that is so good about communicating its needs to you can help you love and appreciate your body and then be in a better mental state to love yourself and heal.
Just as in any conversation, it is important that we reciprocate communication. Talk to your body. Remind it that it is in a safe place. Give your body permission to be at peace and be still.
