Hemorrhoids signal difficulty letting go of the past |

According to the concepts of metaphysics, all illnesses begin in the emotions and later manifest in the physical body. With hemorrhoids it is no different. This disease, which may seem so common, actually brings very deep meanings and reveals how people’s psychological, energetic and emotional field is shaken..

Check below the possible emotional causes and alternative treatments for hemorrhoids, a problem that may be related to your past, present and future.

Hemorrhoids can be a result of past traumatic situations

According to the aquatic therapist Ceci Akamatsu, all illnesses and physical disharmonies are linked to mental and emotional issues, or originate from them. “We are a set of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energies. Sickness would not manifest itself on the physical level if we were healthy on other levels.

We are a set of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energies. Sickness would not manifest itself on the physical level if we were healthy on other levels.

Each manifestation, as well as its location, gives indications of unbalanced feelings, either at the moment or chronically”, reinforces Ceci.

The energy therapist also explains that, in the case of hemorrhoids, the main emotional cause is the difficulty of letting go of the past. The anus, the place in the body where the disease manifests itself, represents a way out to eliminate what is bad and useless, what should not remain in the body. Therefore, this disease draws attention to a situation experienced in the near or distant past, which was traumatic and may be repeating itself. Such situations include frustrated expectations and idealizations, as well as regrets.

Does any hurt hold you back from the past?

Yoga teacher Fabiano Benassi says there is a meaning for hemorrhoids to be found in the lower abdomen, controlled by the Apana Vayus, which manages all the body’s excretory processes. “On a more subtle level, it also banishes negative experiences from the mind and emotions. If emotionally you have difficulty eliminating negative memories that affect your feelings, at some point this will be reflected in your body in the form of an illness, affecting this region”, explains Fabiano.

If emotionally you have difficulty eliminating negative memories that affect your feelings, at some point this will be reflected in your body in the form of an illness, affecting this region”, explains Fabiano.

In addition, the Yoga teacher also recalls that the Muladhara Chakra is positioned in the same place, the center of strength that commands everything that provides a basis and balance for the physical and emotional, in addition to basic needs, such as drinking, eating, etc. This center is still responsible for linking people to the material universe, such as employment and home. Therefore, if any of these areas are affected, problems such as hemorrhoids, for example, may consequently appear in the region.

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However, it is not just the psychological that influences hemorrhoids, the opposite also happens, according to multidimensional therapist Gláucia Adam. “As hemorrhoids cause physical discomfort, they also end up affecting the person emotionally., which has a high degree of irritability, due to pain, difficulty in passing stool and the presence of an inflammatory factor. Pain, by the way, can be related to anger. All inflammation has this connotation”, assesses Glaucia.

What are hemorrhoids?

The coloproctologist doctor Renata Barbi explains that hemorrhoids are venous dilations located in the anal canal. “The causes can be varied, the most common being straining during defecation, caused by dry stools, which in turn are directly linked to a poor fiber and liquid diet,” says Renata.

In addition to constipation, other factors that cause and facilitate the appearance of hemorrhoids are:

Pregnancy, which increases pressure in the veins of the anus Weakness of the muscles surrounding this area Chronic diarrhea Sitting on the toilet for long periods of time Excessive use of toilet paper Obesity and family history.

“Some of the main symptoms of hemorrhoids are fresh blood on toilet paper, in the stool or in the toilet bowl; anal pain during and after defecation; painful anal lump; swelling and anal itching”, explains Renata. In this case, the specialist advises that the patient resort to a coloproctologist, a doctor with specialization in clinic and surgery of the intestines, rectum and anus.

Most cases can be treated with simple measures and changes, such as eating habits and hygiene. More serious circumstances may be resolved through in-office procedures such as rubber band ligation or cautery and, in certain cases, various surgical techniques. “Hemorrhoids do not change or increase the risk of cancer. If they are not treated and monitored, they can get worse and the need for surgery becomes greater”, clarifies the coloproctologist.

Alternative treatments to reduce negative emotions that cause hemorrhoids

Essencial oils

Holistic therapist Solange Lima indicates some essential oils for those who are facing these types of emotions.

Add 2 drops of one of the oils in a handkerchief. They can also be mixed with citrus oils such as lemon, tangerine or mandarin, they will bring lightness, joy and tranquility.

None of the oils mentioned are indicated for external use, directly applied on site, only in personal diffusers, such as cloth, or in the environment. This type of treatment is also contraindicated for pregnant women.

The cure is in you, how about looking inside?

Therapists Ceci Akamatsu and Gláucia Adam indicate the importance of “looking inside”. I.e, seek to recognize in oneself which aspects are being deniedwhat situations from the past, painful or traumatic, may be difficult to assimilate and let go.

Ceci believes that to overcome patterns of fear, insecurity, attachment and pride – feelings that can lead to the appearance of health problems such as hemorrhoids – the person needs to be able to know himself, that is, it is necessary to face these issues consciously, understanding the origin of the negative emotions and the difficulty of letting go and carrying out an energy cleaning and healing, with a professional able to do this. Gláucia reinforces the chorus and claims that the cure is within us.

Remembering that alternative treatments do not replace physical ones, so both must be performed together.

Yoga exercises can prevent hemorrhoids

Certain Yoga and Meditation techniques can help and prevent this type of health problem. Yoga teacher Fabiano Benassi indicates two Yoga practices that aim to connect body and mind and, thus, provide more energy, focus and mental clarity. Below, he teaches the exercises.

Mula Bandha (Close): this technique will work the physical and energetic fields. It will be necessary to contract the muscles of the sphincter and pelvic floor, which will help preserve muscle structure, the appearance of hemorrhoids and stabilize the spine. The practice also improves the balance of Apana Vayu and its excretory functions.

Sit comfortably Take attention to the pelvic floor muscles, anus and urethra, making a contraction, as if you were tight to urinate and wanted to hold the pee. Pay attention to feel not only the anus and urethra contracting, but also the erector ani muscles. You will know if they are being used when the intensity increases and a sensation of internal contraction of the lower abdomen is felt. Do between 10 to 30 contractions and then relax.

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This exercise can be done 2-3 times a week.

Breathing with Rhythm and with Bandhas + Visualization

This Pranayama exercise is often referred to as a breathing technique, but it goes beyond that. It causes the prana (vital energy), brought by breathing, to accumulate inside the body and assume different directions than those programmed to reach higher states of consciousness.

Thus, it is a way to balance emotions and prevent hemorrhoids. The technique increases vital energy and balances feelings, thoughts and, in a way, even the mind.

Bandha Pranayama consists of 4 breathing phases (inspiration; retention with full lungs; expiration; and retention with empty lungs).

1- Sit comfortably with your spine straight;

two- Inhale and, at the same time, move your head back, following the time of your inspiration until you completely fill your lungs. Visualize that, along with the air, there are also luminous points charged with prana (vital energy) that descend to the base of the spine.

3- With the lungs full, retain the air for as long as your breath allows and at the same time place the tongue on the back of the roof of the mouth (the soft palate), pressing lightly and thus doing the Jiva Bandha. Visualize that the prana in the lower part of the spine now takes on an orange color.

4- When you need to exhale, release the air through the nostrils and, at the same time, bring your chin towards your chest, moving your head in time with your exhalation. Visualize the prana now in an orange glow moving up your torso, especially your spine, to the top of your head.

5- When your lungs are out of air, hold for as long as your breath can hold, pressing your chin to your chest at the same time, doing Jalandhara Bandha, and contracting your pelvic floor muscles (anus and urethra), doing Mula Bandha. Visualize prana at the top of the head, increasing your mental clarity, and from there circulating throughout the body, increasing stamina..

6- When you need to inhale, start a new cycle following step 1.

Meditation to let go of past traumas

In the audio below, therapist Regina Restelli guides a Meditation that helps you understand and free yourself from the negative experiences that bind you to the past and, consequently, contribute to the appearance of hemorrhoids.