How To Tell If Your Chakras Are Out Of Balance Our chakras are funnel-shaped spinning energy vortexes of multicolored light. The term “chakra” comes from the Sanskrit word meaning wheel or disc. A chakra is like a whirling, vortex like, powerhouse of energy. Within our bodies you have seven of these major energy centers and many more minor ones. They are charged and recharged through contact with the stream of cosmic energy in the atmosphere in much the same way that your home is connected to a central power source within a city. Sometimes chakras become blocked because of stress, emotional or physical problems. 1st Chakra- Root Its colour is red and it is located at the perineum, base of your spine. 2nd Chakra – Sacral Its colour is orange and it is located between the base of your spine and your navel. 3rd Chakra – Solar Plexus Its colour is yellow and is located a few inches above the navel in the solar plexus area. 4th Chakra – Heart Its colour is green and it is located within your heart. 5th Chakra – Throat Its colour is Indigo.
Train Your Brain To Let Go Of Habits – 10 Methods For Creating New Neural Pathways When you understand how neural pathways are created in the brain, you get a front row seat for truly comprehending how to let go of habits. Neural pathways are like superhighways of nerve cells that transmit messages. You travel over the superhighway many times, and the pathway becomes more and more solid. You may go to a specific food or cigarettes for comfort over and over, and that forms a brain pathway. The hopeful fact, however, is that the brain is always changing and you can forge new pathways and create new habits. I used to drive with one foot on the brake and the other on the accelerator, and I wanted to train myself to drive with one foot only. Because of neuroplasticity, the brain’s ever-changing potentials, anything is possible. Whether you work with others on their habits or you work with your own (or both), you can apply these understandings to boost your success. Some Powerful Ways to Retrain the Brain 1. 2. 3. This is very important. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Top 8 superfoods that can heal your entire body - NaturalNews.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 by: Derek HenryTags: superfoods, healing, disease prevention (NaturalNews) The grocery aisles have displayed foods for decades that are nutritionally deficient. Poor soil conditions combined with seed engineering and processing have left people with poor choices. Consider these eight superfoods to get the required nutrients for optimal body function. Aloe vera has 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 200 active plant compounds (phytonutrients), and strong antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Aloe vera benefits include: • Eases inflammation and arthritic pain• Heals ulcers and a wide variety of digestive disorders and complications• Treats candida and parasites• Reduces heart attacks and strokes• Helps halt growth of cancer tumors Bee pollen is a rich source of carotenoids, 22 amino acids, and enzymes. Bee pollen benefits include: Maca is a very nutrient-dense superfood and a complete source of amino acids. Maca benefits include:
Can’t Get the Hang of Meditation? Try This Instead 20th May 2014 By Deane Alban Contributing Writer for Wake Up World I’m sure you don’t need convincing that chronic stress is bad for your brain, and that if you are stressed out you need to relax. But that’s easier said than done! One of the most widely heralded stress reduction techniques is mindfulness meditation. It’s not unusual for people to feel frustrated and disillusioned with their meditation practice. There are some excellent reasons to pursue meditation, even when it seems to be the problem and not the answer. Stress Destroys Brain Cells When a situation you perceive as stressful occurs, it initiates a launch of biochemicals such as adrenalin and cortisol. Too much stress over prolonged periods actually changes the structure and function of the brain. Stress conversely causes the amygdala, your fear center, to grow, causing you to become more fearful and anxious. Benefits of Meditation for Stress Reduction It helps your brain by reducing stress, but meditation does a lot more too.
'Mindfulness' Meditation Alters Gene Expression, Study Suggests It's no secret that mindfulness meditation -- a practice that encourages focusing attention on the present moment -- can ease emotional stress. And evidence is mounting that mindfulness also may have key benefits for your physical health -- from lowering blood pressure to helping curb addiction. But a new study conducted by researchers working in Wisconsin, Spain, and France shows that mindfulness can even affect your genes. "The changes were observed in genes that are the current targets of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs," study co-author Dr. For the study, a group of experienced meditators practiced mindfulness over the course of an eight-hour period. What did the researchers find? "The product of genes, e.g., the proteins that they manufacture, will vary with the extent to which the gene is turned on or off," study author Dr. Davidson said in the statement that this new research is the first of its kind to show changes in gene expression within mindfulness meditators.
Dr. Oz: What The Color Of Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Health By Dr. Mehmet Oz Your body has clever ways of signaling health trouble. Few people get worked up over the occasional bruise. RedTongue Pay attention to the color of your tongue. Protect Yourself: Meat and dairy products are rich in B12, so if you're a vegetarian or vegan, you may have a harder time reaching your daily allowance. WhiteSkin When pigment-producing skin cells die, you're left with white spots that retain the same texture as the rest of your skin but lack melanin. Protect Yourself: While there's currently no way to prevent most autoimmune diseases, you may be able to treat your white patches with corticosteroid creams, which have been shown to be effective in restoring some pigmentation. YellowElbows, knees, hands and feet Protect Yourself: Nearly 54 million women have high or borderline-high cholesterol, with 19 million falling in the high range. BlackNeck, armpits and groin Dark, velvety patches found in your armpits and on your neck and groin are likely acanthosis nigricans.
Natalie Portman's Dior Couture Gown Is Perfection (PHOTOS) Lest you think Natalie Portman's sheer perfection in those Christian Dior ads is all smoke, mirrors and Photoshop, the actress stepped out last night to prove that she's equally as stunning in real life. To attend the New York City Ballet Fall Gala, Portman wore a look from Christian Dior’s Fall 2013 Couture collection. The textured column gown's teal, yellow and black color palette suited the 32-year-old perfectly and made the petite star look about six feet tall. Don't even get us started on that elegantly blown-back hair and those subdued smokey eyes... See Portman's look from last night below. How is it possible for someone to get it so right on the red carpet? Once a stunner, always a stunner: Loading Slideshow
17 Science-Backed Ways To Bust Out Of A Workout Rut By Alexandra Duron There's something just as comforting about tucking yourself in bed after a long, stressful day, as there is about settling into a workout routine. After all, who doesn't feel awesome when they've mastered something that was once a huge challenge? While we completely support that sense of accomplishment (great job, guys and gals!), sticking to the same old workout routine can hinder results. More from Greatist: 94 Creative Ways To Save Money TodayIs Chipotle's Viral New Ad Trying To Trick Us? Kick a stale routine to the curb -- and pump up your progress -- with these 17 rut-busting strategies. 1. Researchers believe the optimal tempo for workout songs is 125 to 140 beats per minute (when we're not syncing our movements to the music). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. This article is presented in partership with Crunch, the No Judgments gym chain that’s on a mission to make working out fun again. Also on HuffPost: