Chakras- Seven Major Energy Centers

The crown chakra

Color: violet

Location: top of the head

Purpose:  Intuitive knowledge, spirituality, integration

Governing: top center of the head to, midline above the ears

Gemstones: amber, diamond, molavite

Flower Essences: lotus, angelica, star tulip

Third eye chakra

Color: indigo

Location: center of the forehead

Purpose: center of thought, action of ideas, insight, mind development

Governing: brain, n.s., eyes, ears, nose, pituitary, pineal gland

Gemstone: purple fluorite, sugalite, lapis

Flower Essences: wild oat, queen anne’s lace

Throat chakra

Color: blue

Location: throat, neck region

Purpose: learning to take responsibility for one’s needs

Governing: throat, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebrae, mouth , teeth, gums, esophagus, parathyroid, hyperchelemus

Gemstone: chrysocola, lapis, blue opal

Flower Essence: cosmos, trumpet vine, larch

Heart Chakra

Element: air

Color: green-pink

Location: center of chest

Purpose: emotional empowerment, seat of vital element, goodwill and natural understanding of feeling

Governing: heart, circulatory sys, blood, lungs, rib cage, diaphragm, thymus, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, arms, hands

Gemstone: rose quartz, malachite, emerald

Flower essence: holly, poppy, California wild rose

Solar Plexus chakra

Element: fire

Color: yellow

Location: solar plexus, rib cage point of lungs

Purpose: energy fxning, life force and mental understanding of emotional life

Governing: upper abdomen, umbilicus to rib cage, liver, gb, mid spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, sm. intestine, stomach

Gemstone: jasper, golden topaz, yellow tourmaline

Flower Essence: chamomile, golden yarrow, peppermint

Hara Chakra

Element: water

Color: orange

Location: 3 fingers below navel

Purpose: emotional connection w/individuals as well as universe

Governing: sexual organs, stomach, upper intestine, liver, gb, kidney, pancreas, adrenals, spleen, mid spine

Gemstone: garnet, moonstone orange tourmaline

Flower Essence: Indian paintbrush, lady’s slippers, hibiscus

Root Chakra

Element: earth

Color: red

Location: base of spine

Purpose: kinaesthetic feelings, mvmnt, blood circulation, skeletal stability

Governing: spinal column, legs, feet, rectum, immune sys, blood circulation, skeleton

Gemstone: quartz, black tourmaline, hermatite, onyx

Flower Essence: corn, clemantis, rosemary

Balance your Chakras

The goal is to have the seven chakras in alignment so the universal life force energy can flow smoothly, and in harmony from one chakra to the next.

The Chakra	The Comment or Visible Action
The Crown	I acknowledge the Spirit as a major component of my life.
The Brow	I trust myself currently and in any future actions.
The Throat	I communicate with others honestly and with compassion.
The Heart	I allow myself to give and receive love without any intent or obligation from another or individuals.
The Solar Plexus	I am responsible for my life therefore I am responsible for my own decisions.
The Sacral	I safely express and experience joy.
The Root	I acknowledge that I am healing myself.

"But I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. 

You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person." 

Olivia Wilde

No (Canned) Soup For You!!

A new study done at Harvard, showed that after eating
Progresso canned soup for 5 days BPA levels were 1,200 times
higher than in those who ate fresh soups.

The chemical bisphenol A is used in the lining of canned foods
and has been linked to cancer, heart disease, reproductive
abnormalities, and many other health issues.

http://www.takepart.com/article/2011/11/23/no-canned-soup-you

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The Optimal Health Food Pyramid

FOODS TO AVOID ENTIRELY

Refined white flour products: pastas, cakes, muffins,

pretzels, etc.

Refined sugar-loaded cereals, candies, baked goods,

etc.

Processed foods packed full of empty calories (sugar

and fat) or salt (eg, soups, theater-style popcorn,

chips, etc.)

Margarine, butter, and shortening

Smoked or cured meats: bacon, hot dogs, smoked

Meats cooked at extremely high temperatures or cooked

Heavily sweetened or artificially sweetened soft drinks,

Fried foods, including French fries, potato chips, corn

luncheon meats, sausages, ham, spam, etc.

to well done

Kool-Aid, juice-flavored drinks, etc.

chips, and doughnuts

from the Textbook of Natural Medicine

no stress=no disease?

In Clinical Physical Diagnosis class, Dr. Thom lectured on neurological
disorders. When he covered Alzheimer's Disease he told us that 
nearly all patients with Alzheimer's Disease no longer have any 
health problems, that they previously suffered from. 
They reach a state of dementia and just exist- basic survival
mechanisms intact, no more stress. 
It is so often overlooked how stress impacts our lives, not 
only our emotions and behavior but our physical health as well.  
Living in a society that takes care of business first and our own 
well-being second, chronic diseases have become an epidemic. 

No time for yoga, running, meditation? Stress management
can be as easy as monitoring and changing your self
talk. Researchers have found that positive self talk and optimism

have many health benefits, including an increased life span.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-thinking/SR00009