“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.”

– Caroline Myss

We have 7 Chakras in our body. The Chakras are energy points in our body which energy flows through. If these energy flows get blocked it can often lead to illness. Therefore very important.

Crown Chakra:

Location: Crown of the head
Colour: Violet
Our ability to be connected spiritually.
Breathing clean fresh air & sunshine & meditation.

Third Eye Chakras:

Location: Between the eyes
Colour: Indigo
Foods: blueberries, grapes and lavender
To be able to focus on & see the bigger picture.

Throat Chakra:

Location: center of the throat
Colour: Blue
Foods: Juices, teas & fruit
Our ability to communicate & feel the truth & self expression of feelings.

Heart Chakra:

Location: Centre of chest
Colour: Green
Foods: leafy green vegetables and green tea
To love, find inner peace & joy.

Solar Plexus Chakra:

Location: upper abdomen
Colour: Yellow
Foods: Corn, grains & fiber. Peppermint & Camomile tea
Being in control & confident in life & good self-esteem.

Sacral Chakra:

Location: Lower Abdomen
Colour: Orange
Foods: Nuts & orange foods
To accept others & new experiences.

Root Chakra:

Location: Base of spine in the tail bone area
Colour: Red
Food: All root vegetables, animal protein & eggs
To feel grounded.  Financial independence. Money & food.

Winter

The Water Element:

• Bladder & kidneys. Structure & stability of our bodies.

• Spine, nervous system & sense of identity.

• Endocrine & reproductive system are governed in winter.

• Slow long cooking, stews, casseroles, soups.

• Adzuki beans build the kidneys.

• Foods: any slow growing vegetables growing down like carrots, swede, pumpkin, sweet potato.

Early Summer

Fire Element:

• Heart, small intestines, heart constrictor & triple heater.

• Abundant energy, power, strength & destruction, joy, creation.

• Bitter sweet.

• Steam or lightly boil mature, ripe vegies.

• Millet, corn & flour products.

Late Summer

Earth Element:

• Stomach, spleen & pancreatic functions.

• Nourished & satisfied.

• Sweet taste.

Autumn

Metal Element:

• Large Intestine & lung function.

• Contractive phase. Elimination.

• Pungent flavour like pickle foods, tamari, shoyu, broccoli & cauliflower.

Spring

Wood Element:

• Liver & Gallbladder functions.

• Expanding energy of spring. Be open for change & be flexible.

• Food: sprouts, leafy greens & vegetables. Any fast growing vegetables.

• Oil for our joints.

Morning showers and beautiful skin…

With water restrictions coming & going all over the world, we are always aware of how long we take in the shower!

Every morning when you have your shower scrub your whole body vigorously with an exfoliating brush (not the nylon gloves, not as good). Avoid your breasts & private parts. This really gets rid of our dead skin & helps our liver detox. The skin is your largest organ. We not only eliminate through our nose, ears, eyes, bowel but also through our skin. What we put into our bodies has to come out. So if we scrub our skin & remove all the dead skin it's really helping out the liver… giving it a little holiday! This not only makes your skin soft but it also glows.

Ok, here's the whammy…

Now you have had your shower, scrubbed yourself clean, turn off the hot tap & have a really cold shower!

This is best in winter when the water is really cold. To build up to it you can start earlier in the season! The colder the better.

This not only closes the pores of your skin but gets your triple heater going too. Also your breath instantly goes straight to your belly, so fab for someone suffering from asthma.

Now, that will wake you up. Get your breath in your belly & feel like you’re really ready to start the day!

To finish off rub macadamia oil into your skin.

If you are lucky enough to live near the sea… jump in! Fantastic for your physical & mental health!

Give it a go…