At some point, a behavior, no matter how destructive, was adopted as a survival mechanism. We make the best choices we can within our circumstances, and often develop limiting behaviors because we lack the resources or alternatives to respond differently.

This does not mean we are not responsible for our actions. However, understanding that a behavior may serve a survival purpose can help us approach ourselves and others with greater awareness and compassion.

Allergies give us important clues about memories of an unprocessed separation. An allergic reaction is directly related to the memory of stress due to separation. The subconscious links the moment of crisis to one or more elements present in the environment at the time. For instance, a person may be allergic to milk products because of an abrupt separation from the mother as an infant. An allergy to gluten may relate to a memory of separation in which wheat or bread was present in the immediate environment at the moment of shock.

In essence, each organ in the body has a function and is connected to a specific group of neurons in the brain that monitor the cells within that organ. A traumatic experience can engage three levels simultaneously: the psyche, the brain, and the organ. The stress is alleviated as soon as modification starts in the "target organ", which metaphorically permits the expression of the conflict.

It’s normal to have blood pressure variations throughout the day or in response to momentary stress. However, when this condition becomes chronic, the underlying cause can be directly connected to unresolved emotional issues. Our emotional struggles translate into our biology and tell a story about unresolved stresses, whether acute or chronic. And whether our conflicts are real, imaginary, or virtual, they will be transcribed by our subconscious into our biology as if they were real.

Each organ (including the brain) can manifest an imbalance from emotional struggles when the psyche can't find a satisfying solution to a problem, which can lead to unmanageable stress. Resolving any type of conflict can cause momentary brain edema that triggers the pain associated with a headache or migraine.