Louise Hay teaches that many of the physical & emotional struggles we face trace back to deep layers of self-criticism, guilt, resentment, fear, and unworthiness. All of which are quietly, but directly shaping our lives. She explains that when we identify and shift these beliefs, especially through consistent affirmations & compassion, we open the door to meaningful change and self-healing. Hays combines metaphysical concepts, emotional healing, and practical affirmations to guide us. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, forgiveness, and releasing the past to create a healthier and more fulfilling future.

Metaphysical symptoms list

Includes a condensed list from her book Heal Your Body, which includes nearly 400 diseases, ailments, and physical issues, each linked to specific emotions and/or beliefs that are likely stored within the body. She offers affirmations designed to cultivate new thought patterns, aiding in the process of clearing those emotional blockages. This list serves as a valuable tool to identify the root cause of health problems and serves as an initial step in one's healing journey.

What you can get from reading it

• A clear map of how childhood experiences and inherited beliefs may be showing up as patterns in your body, money, love life, and self-worth.​
• A simple, repeatable process for “mental housecleaning”: noticing harsh inner narratives, challenging them, and replacing them with kinder, more supportive beliefs.​
• A big permission slip to see self-love as foundational, not fluffy — she frames it as the root of healing, healthy boundaries, and better choices.​
• A mind–body reference section that links nearly 400 physical issues with emotional themes (like resentment or fear), plus suggested affirmations to experiment with as energetic support.​​
• A more mystical relationship with your life, where you practice trusting the process, listening to your body’s messages, and seeing challenges as invitations to update old beliefs.

About the author

Louise Hay was a pioneering teacher and author in the field of mind-body healing, best known for founding Hay House, a global publishing and educational company that popularized self-help and spiritual growth worldwide. Drawing from her own journey overcoming childhood trauma and cancer through affirmations, mirror work, and self-forgiveness, she developed a compassionate, empowering approach blending psychology, metaphysics, and holistic health. Over decades, she reached millions through books, workshops, and media, offering practical tools for emotional and physical transformation grounded in the power of thought and self-love.