Holistic Health / 7 Chakras

7 Chakras

Chakra 1 - Root Chakra
Colour - red
Location - base of the spine
Its Purpose - kinaesthetic feelings, movement
To Teach - materialism is unimportant
When blocked it causes - lower back pain, varicose veins,sciatica, depression, rectal tumours, immune disorders
Thoughts & Emotions - self esteem, social order, survival, security, family
The stored Information - familial beliefs, loyalty, instincts, superstitions, physical pleasure/pain
It Governs - spinal column, kidneys, legs, feet, rectum, immune system
Gemstones - Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Onyx
Flower Essence - Corn, Rosemary, Clematis
Root vegetables to eat - onions, garlic, potatoes, radishes, carrots, parsnips, beets,
Protein-rich foods to eat - beans, tofu, soy products, eggs, meats
Spices to eat - horseradish, chives, hot paprika, cayenne, pepper

Chakra 2 - Sacral Chakra
Colour - orange
Location - lower abdomen to the navel
Its Purpose - emotional connection
To Teach - creativity, manifestation. honouring relationships, learning to "let go"
When blocked it causes - low back pain, sciatica, ob/gyn problems, pelvic pain, libido, urinary problems
Thoughts & Emotions - blame, guilt, money, sex, power, control, creativity, morality
The stored Information - duality, magnetism, controlling patterns, emotional feelings (joy, anger, fear)
It Governs - sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine
Gemstones - Garnet, Moonstone, Orange Tourmaline
Flower Essence - Lady's Slipper, Hibiscus
Fruits to eat - melons, strawberries, mangos, passion fruit, oranges
Honey
Nuts to eat - all
Spices to eat - vanilla, cinnamon, carob, caraway seeds, sesame seeds, sweet paprika

Chakra 3 - Solar Plexus
Colour - yellow
Location - solar plexus
Its Purpose - mental understanding of emotional life
To Teach - acceptance of your place in the life stream (self-love).
When blocked it causes - intestinal tumours, diabetes, indigestion, hepatitis, cirrhosis, arthritis, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, colon diseases, anorexia/bulimia, adrenal imbalances
Thoughts & Emotions - self esteem, fear of rejection, fears of our secrets being found out, indecisiveness, oversensitivity to criticism, self-image fears
The stored Information -personal power, consciousness of self within the universe (sense of belonging), personality
It Governs - upper abdomen,liver, umbilicus to rib cage, gallbladder, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomach, middle spine
Gemstones - Golden Topaz, Jasper , Yellow Tourmaline
Flower Essence - Golden Yarrow, Chamomile, Peppermint
Grains & Granola to eat - pastas, breads, cereal, rice's, flax seed, sunflower seeds, etc.
Dairy to eat - cheeses, milk, yogurt
Spices to eat - ginger, turmeric, melissa, chamomile, mints (peppermint, spearmint, etc.), cumin and fennel

Chakra 4 - Heart Chakra
Colour - green (and pink)
Location - chest centre
Its Purpose - emotional empowerment
To Teach - compassion, unconditional love,forgiveness, letting go, trust,
When blocked it causes - heart conditions, asthma, thoracic spine, pneumonia, lung & breast cancers, shoulder problems, upper back pain
Thoughts & Emotions - love, inspiration, hope, compassion, confidence, despair, hate, jealousy, envy, fear, anger, generosity
The stored Information - connections or "heart strings" to those whom we love
It Governs - heart, circulatory system, blood, rib cage, diaphragm, breasts, lungs, oesophagus, thymus, shoulders, arms, hands
Gemstones - Malachite, Rose Quartz and Emerald
Flower Essence - California Wild Rose, Poppy and Holly
Leafy vegetables to eat - kale, spinach, dandelion greens, etc.
Aerial vegetables - cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, celery, squash, etc.
To drink - green teas
Spices to eat - basil, sage, thyme, parsley

Chakra 5 - Throat Chakra
Colour - blue
Location - throat & neck
Its Purpose - taking responsibility for your own needs
To Teach - surrender ones desires to divine will, confession, faith, truthfulness and honesty
When blocked it causes - mouth ulcers, sore throat, scoliosis, thyroid dysfunctions, swollen glands, laryngitis, voice problems, gum or tooth problems,
Thoughts & Emotions - creativity, , personal expression, criticism, faith, choices (decision making), will, lack of authority, addiction
The stored Information - truth, self-knowledge, attitudes, hearing, taste, smell
It Governs - throat, thyroid, trachea, mouth, teeth, gums, oesophagus, neck vertebrae, parathyroid, hyperchalemus
Gemstones - Lapis, Chrysocola, Blue Opal
Flower Essence - Trumpet Vine, Larch and Cosmos
To Drink - water, herbal teas, fruit juices,
Tangy fruits to eat - limes, lemons, grapefruit, kiwi
Tree Fruits to eat - pears, apples, plums, apricots, peaches
Spices to eat - lemon grass & salt

Chakra 6 - Brow Chakra (3rd Eye)
Colour - indigo
Location - centre of forehead
Its Purpose - giving birth to ideas, insight, mind development
To Teach- open mind, understanding, being realistic, detachment
When blocked it causes- strokes, brain tumours, seizures, blindness, deafness, learning disabilities, spinal dysfunctions, panic, depression
Thoughts & Emotions - discipline, judgement, evaluation, emotional intelligence, concept of reality, confusion, fear of truth,
The stored Information - getting the clear objective picture, wisdom, mental facilities, intuition, intellect
It Governs - brain, neurological system, ears, nose, eyes, pituitary & pineal glands
Gemstones - Sugalite, Lapis, Purple Flourite
Flower Essence - Wild Oat, Madia and Queen Anne's Lace
Fruits to eat - blueberries, red grapes, black berries, raspberries, etc.
To Drink - red wines & grape juice
Spices to eat - poppy seed, lavender, mugwort

Chakra 7 - Crown Chakra
Colour - violet, white
Location - top of head
Its Purpose - intuition, spiritual connection, integration of the whole
To Teach - spirituality, being in the moment and living today
When blocked it causes - diseases of the muscular system, skeletal system and the skin, chronic exhaustion not associated with physical ailments, mystical depression, sensitivity to light, sound, environment
Thoughts & Emotions - discovery of the divine, lack of purpose/meaning/identity, trust, devotion, selfless humanitarianism, ability to see the bigger picture of Life, inspiration, values, ethics
The stored Information - duality, magnetism, controlling patterns, emotional feelings (joy, anger, fear)
It Governs - top centre of the head, midline above the ears
Gemstones - Diamond, Modavite, Amber
Flower Essence - Lotus, Star Tulip and Angelica
Diet - fasting / detoxing
Incense/Smudging Herbs (for inhalation only) - copal, myrrh, sage, frankincense, and juniper