I think there is truth to the idea that issues going on with the body can reflect one's environment. Also the idea that the stomach/gut is basically a second brain, I've been mindful of that concept lately.

Last night I had a dream that my front door was stolen. I thought it was an interesting metaphor for blurring of boundaries between the inner self and outside world. I just see it as a sign to be careful of this. Being influenced isn't necessarily a choice. So we may have to sit with the outside influences and try to find a healthy way to work with them. But that doesn't mean accepting everything - the blood/brain barrier serving as a reminder of where boundaries might be appropriate. In the dream I tried putting a sheet over the door frame until I could figure out a better solution.

My sister is in a rehabilitation center because she is a 78 year old alcoholic who a few weeks ago, after she was put on pain meds for an arthritic back, she upped her vodka intake and stopped all heart medications. She has Afib. Without blood thinners she developed multiple blood clots in her lungs and foot. Though she developed gangrene and nearly died and now can not walk (though we hope rehab will get her into a walker), she refuses to discuss or even admit that her actions brought this on and must be avoided in the future. 

She is a terribly depressed person, and yes, her teeth are a mess.