by The Stomach: prepares food for the spleen (its partner organ), controls digestion (rotting and ripening of food), makes food go down; likes wetness, provides body with fluids; related to the jaw, salivary glands; related to groundedness; and opposingly, to manic behaviour.
Indications of Imbalance:
Acid indigestion / reflux
Digestion Issues – vomiting, nausea, yawning
Abdominal bloating, gas, belching, gurgling and pain
Eating Difficulties: Hunger, distorted eating, diabetes, salivary gland issues
Swelling and pain in neck, throat and jaw; TMJ; upper gum, toothache
Facial paralysis
Knee pain
Lip and Mouth Sores
Menstrual issues
Nose Issues: nose bleed, stuffy, running
Edema
Weight Problems
Boundaries issues (‘too nice’), skepticism, feelings of suspicion, feeling ungrounded, poor confidence
