As we grow, we accumulate emotional experiences, and many of these emotions are suppressed rather than expressed. This emotional repression gradually takes a toll on the body. Over time, it leads to the formation of internal blocks and limiting psychological “programs” that disrupt the flow of energy through the body’s meridians and interfere with the natural rhythms of the nervous system.
Most people today live in a state of chronic stress, with the sympathetic nervous system constantly activated—commonly referred to as the “fight or flight” mode. This is an evolutionary response intended to help us survive immediate danger, but when it becomes a long-term state, it leads to widespread physiological consequences.
One of the most critical effects is vagal nerve suppression. The vagus nerve is responsible for innervating nearly all the digestive organs. When this nerve is underactive, digestion is compromised: food continues to enter the body, but nutrients are poorly absorbed. The body begins to experience deficiencies.