Health with Colors: The Interrelation of Food and Chakras

Food is one of the ways to get real light and color. Scientists have concluded that the light energy from the food we eat has a remarkable effect on many biological functions.

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How are light, the color of food and specific organs related to each other? There are seven major chakras in our body; each one corresponds to a specific color and bodily function. Out of the seven chakras – three chakras, the base chakra, the heart chakra and the crown chakra are the master chakras.

1. Root/Base Chakra: Muladhara

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This chakra is located at the base of the spine. This is one of the three master chakras. The name of this chakra itself indicates it is the foundation of all chakras.

Associated body organs:

1. Legs and feet
2. Large intestine
3. Lymph and blood

Functions:

1. Enhances the functions of circulatory system
2. Improves the efficiency of adrenals, colon and legs

Color: Red

Red is the color of vitality, strength and courage.

Related to:

Circulatory system

Controlled Emotions:

Physical identity and self preservation

Food:

Tomato, apples, red pepper, pomegranate, water melon, red capsicums, red radishes, strawberries, rhubarbs, cherries, red grapes, raspberries, chili powder, almonds and chipotle pepper

2. Abdominal or Sacral Chakra: Swadhisthana

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Sacral chakra is located in the sacrum – the pelvic area between the pubis and navel.

Associated Body Organs:

1. Hips
2. Sacrum
3. Genitals
4. Lower part of the intestine
5. Bladder and kidneys
6. Lower back

Functions:

1. Vitalizes kidneys
2. Improves the efficiency of bladder
3. Regularizes menstruation.

Color: Orange

Orange is passion, optimism and tolerance.

Related to:

Reproductive system and Excretory system

Controlled Emotions:

Feeling, desire, sensation and movement

Food:

Carrots, sweet potatoes, oranges, corn

3. Solar Plexus Chakra: Manipura

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This chakra is located between the navel and the heart at the pericardium.

Associated Body Organs:

1. Stomach
2. Liver
3. Gall bladder

Functions:

1. Improves the efficiency of pancreas and gall bladder
2. Balances the activities of liver
3. Vitalizes the sympathetic nervous system

Color: Yellow

Yellow is happy and radiant.

Related to:

Digestive system and Sympathetic nervous system

Controlled Emotions:

Self definition and Ego identity

Food:

Lemons, rock melon, yellow pumpkins, mangoes, pineapples, yellow pepper

4. Heart Chakra: Anahata

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Heart chakra is located at the heart. It is the middle of all the seven chakras and one of the three master chakras.

Associated Body Organs:

1. Hands and arms
2. Heart
3. Thymus gland

Functions:

1. Controls vagus nerve
2. Eliminates wastes from the body
3. Strengthens digestive system and eliminatory system
4. Balances the blood sugar levels

Color: Green

Green is accepting, nurturing and unconditional love

Related to:

Parasympathetic nervous system and Immune system
Controlled emotions: Love, self acceptance, social identity, compassion, peace, kindness and equality

Food:

Leafy vegetables, peas, avocados, green apples, green grapes, broccoli, green pears, limes, kiwi fruit

5. Throat Chakra: Vishuddha

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Throat chakra is situated in the throat, at the base of the neck between the collar bone and the shoulders.

Associated Body Organs:

1. Throat
2. Ears
3. Thyroid and parathyroid

Functions:

1. Supports skeletal system.
2. Improves the efficiency of bones, ligaments, cartilage and other connective tissues

Color: Blue

Blue is inspiration, expression and loyalty.

Related to:

Respiratory system and Skeletal system

Controlled Emotions:

Communication and self expression

Food:

Blueberries, eggplant, blue cabbage

6. Brow Chakra: Ajna

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Brow chakra is located between the brows in the inward center of the forehead.

Associated Body Organs:

1. Brain
2. Pituitary gland
3. Eyes

Functions:

1. Vitalizes cerebrum
2. Enables self awareness
3. Improves the efficiency of pineal gland

Color: Violet

Violet is universal love, selflessness and understanding.

Related to:

Nervous system and Endocrine system

Controlled Emotions:

Perception, knowledge and understanding

Food:

Purple asparagus, grapes, brinjals

7. Crown Chakra:

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Crown chakra is located at the top of the head, baby’s soft spot. This is one of the three master chakras.

Associated Body Organs:

1. Cerebellum
2. Spinal cord
3. Brain stem

Functions:

1. Vitalizes cerebellum
2. Enhances the efficiency of central nervous system

Color: Indigo

Indigo is inspiration and peace of mind.

Related to:

Central nervous system and Sense organs

Controlled Emotions:

Personality, thought and self-understanding

Food:

Endives, olives, mushrooms, soy bean