NUTRITION AUTHOR
Megan Wiley
NUTRITION FOR THE CHAKRAS n Let your Chakras work optimally with these nutrition trips.
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or hundreds of years, many have recognized their Chakra system and utilized it to center their bodies. This seven-part system in the body can be traced back in Hindu texts to as early as 500 BC. The Sanskrit word “Chakra” can be translated to “wheel” or “circle” and refers to spinning energy wheels, or Chakras located within the body. As yoga and other wellness practices gain popularity, more people are exploring the Chakra system and how it is connected to our health. There are seven central Chakras, or energy centers, along the spine. Traditionally, the imbalance of one of these Chakras is thought to be the cause of illness and disease. For example, if someone had lost their voice or had a chronic cough, they were thought to have an imbalanced Throat Chakra. Each of the seven Chakras is associated with specific body parts and ailments.
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