How are our hips and our emotions related? I’ve heard it over the years from yoga instructors, massage therapists, energy healers, and many in between.
Something about our emotions are stored in our hips.
To some, this may sound a bit woo-woo, but did you know there is actually something to it?
In this article, I dive into the different concepts around how emotions like fear, anger, and stress affect our hip joints. What organs and muscles are affected? What do both modern research as well as ancient wisdom like TCM and energy medicine have to say? I also start getting into the work of Dr. Candace Pert, a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine… (I may be writing more about her in the near future!)
Read: Are Emotions Stored in our Hips?
As we continue looking into the nuances behind mind/body connection, I naturally wanted to discuss the heart. We speak from our hearts, work from our hearts, lead with our hearts, create with our hearts, and we even have our hearts metaphorically broken… why so many “heart” metaphors?
The heart actually has its own mini nervous system made up of neurons similar to those found in the brain and actually sends more signals to the brain than the other way around. So perhaps there is something to leading life with our hearts?
Read: The Wisdom of the Heart
Want to taste springtime in your mouth?
For real though. We’ve got two new recipes up lately that will make you taste the sensations of spring.
First, an Israeli Couscous and Arugula Salad cooked with herbs and fresh vegetables, this salad is great on its own or as a side to something you threw on the grill. It also keeps in the fridge for a couple of days (add arugula and dressing right before eating) so you can pre-make it for easy leftovers!
Next, if you’ve still got some hardboiled eggs from Easter or if your spring chickens are laying already, try out these Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs. The smoked salmon adds a smoky, salty flavor to this app classic. Eat as a snack or add to Sunday brunch! Yum!
That’s all for this week!
Till next time,
Revivified.