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Heart

The heart is a hollow, muscular and contractile organ and it is the center of the circulatory system.

The heart signifies courage and love.

Problems with the heart indicate a heartbreak or a grave disappointment resulting in a loss of our sense of self, and of who we have come to be in the world.

Problems with the heart suggest fear, hurt, heartbreak and rejection. We are no longer giving ourselves wholeheartedly.

Suggested Healing Keys:

Integration
Love and Bonding
Willingness

OR

Choose from List of Healing Keys:

From 'Healing the Body Through Mind and Metaphor'
© Chuck Spezzano and Janie Ticehurst 2005

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Related Body Systems:
Circulatory System

Related Body Parts:
Arteries
Capillaries
Veins

Related Problems:
Angina
Heart Attack
Heart Condition
Heart Failure

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