From more than 20 years practice as a holistic physician and international lecturer on healing, Dr. Bradley Nelson, creator of The Emotion Code, determined that more than 90 percent of illnesses have emotional causes. Emotion Code Practitioner Sharon Deugo discusses physical and emotional conditions that have been linked to trapped emotions and how she helps people "let it go" to release emotional baggage.

When emotions from past traumas are buried, they often resurface in the form of depression, anxiety or physical pain. Sharon explains how she determines if "trapped" emotions are behind people's health problems.

Researchers recently discovered that even before injury, back pain often begins in the brain. Sharon explains how she helps people get rid of the hidden underlying emotional causes of pain.

1 in 10 Americans takes anti-depressant medications and of these 14 percent have been on prescription drugs more than 10 years. Sharon discusses gentle, natural, drug-free methods for overcoming depression.

The links between psychological stress and physical illness are well proven, from hypertension to depressed immune function. Sharon shares do-it-yourself techniques for relieving stress and bolstering energy and health.

Sharon explains the emotional triggers behind overeating, the invisible link between sadness and obesity, and five secrets people need to know to lose stubborn fat and get healthy.

Mother's Day and Father's Day, family reunions and other holidays force us to confront relationships that may be far from ideal. Sharon explains how to release your baggage to improve your relationships.

Ongoing anxiety and stress are signs that a person is struggling with feeling stuck in their relationships. Sharon explains how inner reflection and releasing trapped emotions can set you free.

People wounded in love often experience inability to trust, give and receive love and establish meaningful relationships. These are symptoms that trapped emotions have built up a "heart-wall." Sharon explains how she uses The Emotion Code to clear heart-walls, and the benefits people experience in health and happiness.

New research is confirming that dogs experience emotions similar to humans. Sharon discusses the surprising variety of emotions felt by pets and how The Emotion Code is being used to help pets feel and behave better.

Visit Sharon's public website at www.FootprintsHome.com.