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eyes/ears/nose/throat
necrotizing gingivitis
psychospiritual approaches

metaphors and correlations

• Results in a study of 35 patients revealed the following about ANUG (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or 'trenchmouth') patients compared with controls: they experienced more negative life events in the previous 12 months; reported more state anxiety; more likely to have significant emotional distress; reported more symptoms of depression; had higher levels of overnight urine cortisol; had depressed lymphocyte function; and had depressed PMN leukotaxis and phagocytosis. There were no significant differences between patients and controls in serum cortisol, prolactin, growth hormone, thyroid levels, or urine catecholamines. Conclusion was that several psychosocial, endocrine, and immune variables were significantly associated with ANUG. (Locke, 1983, p. 88)
• Inflammation: fear; inflamed thinking; seeing red; anger and frustration about conditions in one's life. (Hay, 1984, p. 170-1)
• Mouth represents taking in of new ideas and nourishment. Problems represent closed mind, set opinions, incapacity to take in new ideas. (Hay, 1984, p. 175)
• Gums represent the necessary basis for our vitality and aggression in providing a foundation for the teeth. So long as we lack our full measure of native confidence and self-assurance, it is not possible to come actively to grips with the core of our problems. Bleeding gums indicate that innate confidence and self-assurance are liable to drain away as soon as the slightest demands are placed on our vitality. (Dethlefsen, p. 129)

Chinese psychophysiology:
Stomach ~ Wei is the Sea of Nourishment and origin of all fluids; transforms and digests food so that the Spleen can separate the distilled food essences; with the Spleen, is the root of post-natal Qi; and as Earth, relates to the ability to assimilate, stabilize, and feel centered and balanced.
» Healthy expressions are fairness, openness, and nurturance.
» Weakness, dysfunction, and illness associated with worry, anxiety, and overthinking.
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Stomach Xu (Deficiency) signs include slow digestion; vomiting after meals; painful eyebrows; emotionality; teariness; sadness; cold feet (Seem, p. 28); cold and shivering in the abdominal area; abdomen swollen and full; gastritis; loss of appetite; diarrhea; nausea; and leg weakness.
» Stomach Shi (Excess) signs include nightmares; acne; skin eruptions; excess stomach acid (Seem, p. 28); heat in the abdominal area; overactive digestive system causing hunger and thirst; dark yellow urine; gluttony; halitosis; swollen gums; red dry lips; pains and cramps in legs.


therapies

affirmation:
• (Inflammation) My thinking is peaceful, calm, and centered. I am willing to change all patterns of criticism. I love and approve of myself. (Hay, 1984, p. 170-1)
• (Mouth) I welcome new ideas and new concepts and prepare them for digestion and assimilation. I nourish myself with love. (Hay, 1984, p. 175)

psychotherapy:
• Those who are prone to inflammations are attempting to avoid conflicts. In the case of infectious illness, ask the following question:
» What conflict am I failing to see? hear? speak? feel? (Dethlefsen, p. 108)

process paradigm: (experientially oriented)
• What is the symptom preventing me from doing? What is the symptom making me do? (see process interview: eyes/ears/nose/throat system, process interview: immune system)

related materia medica listings:
the shadow and physical symptoms
converting a symptom to a signal
affirmations: guidelines and precautions
process paradigm


footnotes