Jaundice (a yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes caused by excess bilirubin) is closely linked to territorial conflicts, suppressed anger, resentment, and a failure to process situations perceived as "toxic." Key conflicts associated with jaundice: First, a...

  The tonsils are like sentinels guarding the gates of the throat. The biological significance of the throat lies in passage, acceptance, and communication. It is the channel connecting your inner world with the outer world, acting as your body's "customs checkpoint":...

  Halitosis, or bad breath, is interpreted as the physical manifestation of repressed emotions, hidden thoughts, or "unspoken words" that a person holds back due to fear of consequences, resentment, or guilt. The mouth is the biological channel for communication and...

To decipher the emotional origin of anal itching, it is necessary to understand that the anal area is associated with identity (the place where I "put my ass" in the world) and with the action of eliminating what is no longer useful. Anal itching represents an...

Rectal prolapse occurs when the internal lining of the rectum protrudes through the anus, exposing its mucosa. From this perspective, the body physically displaces an organ when the mind feels it can no longer bear the weight of an emotional or familial burden. On a...

An anal fissure is a type of "cut" that forms on the inside of the anus and usually bleeds because it opens repeatedly. The anal area is related to identity and basic security; a fissure can reflect emotional instability. The biological purpose of the fissure is to...

An anal fistula is the abnormal opening of the end of the rectum to the outside. Most fistulas result from an anal abscess. The biological purpose of the fistula is to open an alternative channel for eliminating waste, something "dirty." It may also represent an...

Diverticulosis is a colon abnormality characterized by the presence of diverticula in the colon wall. A diverticulum is a tiny pouch, a receptacle where something is stored or hidden. It's a corner of the intestine created to hold something very unpleasant that I've...

Hiccups are an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that causes, several times a minute, a brief, sudden and usually noisy inspiration. It is a generally benign and transitory problem, usually lasting only a few minutes, although in some rare cases, it can last for days...