Emotions in Traditional Asian Medicine

In traditional Asian medicine, our emotions and physical health are intimately connected. Sadness, nervous tension and anger, worry, fear, and overwork are each associated with a particular organ in the body.

For example, irritability and inappropriate anger can affect the liver and result in menstrual pain, headache, redness of the face and eyes, dizziness and dry mouth. Here's a description of emotions and physical symptoms associated with each system. Emotions in Traditional Asian Medicine.