Causes and Ramifications
The solar plexus is considered the epicentre of strength, vitality, determination and self-confidence. This is where all forms of energy that circulate through the body are absorbed, whether through food or emotions. It is also responsible for our interactions and for digesting everything that comes from the outside world.
We therefore understand the great importance of balance in your health, especially with regard to the related organs and glands.
The Digestion Component
Digestion is an important process for our body. It is responsible for transforming the food we eat into nutrients that are essential for the body to function properly. In this sense, digestion plays a fundamental role in maintaining our health and well-being.
The solar plexus, which has the same colour as the Sun – amber – is connected to the sense of smell and the importance of the fire element for the digestive process. Located in the abdominal cavity, above the navel and close to the stomach, it is physically connected to the liver, pancreas and other organs of digestion.
Good digestion results in health, while an imbalance of this chakra can lead to digestive and eating problems of varying degrees of severity. These can include liver disease, diabetes, gastritis, stomach or pancreatic cancer, alcoholism and compulsive eating disorders.
Good digestion is not just about food. Emotions, such as anger, euphoria, sadness, hurt or fear, also need to be properly digested in order to maintain emotional health.
When we can’t deal properly with our emotions and criticisms, we can experience symptoms such as irritability, agitation, compulsive behaviour, the need for excessive control or, on the contrary, apathy, discouragement and lack of energy. We can also find it difficult to cope with everyday situations, lose self-esteem and confidence and feel afraid.
What is the Best Way to Restore Balance?
According to Ayurvedic Medicine, the element of fire, also known as agni, symbolises various vital aspects of our being. It represents the light and energy that are essential for the functioning of metabolism, digestion, intelligence and vision. When this chakra is in balance, body and mind coexist harmoniously, resulting in a healthy and confident life.
However, maintaining the balance of this energy centre and the health of the digestive organs is not a simple task. This is due to the fact that we are constantly in contact with other people, with the world around us and, above all, with a mind that generally torments us.
So what’s the solution? The beginning of the resolution is to recognise the origins of this inequality and understand its ramifications.
The next step involves understanding the resources available to reverse the process and restore the integral health and well-being of body and mind.
Where to Start?
As far as the digestive system chakra is concerned, nutrition plays a crucial role. Considering that its representative colour is amber, all yellow-toned foods are highly recommended.
Pineapple, yellow peppers, melons and bananas go well with pulses and whole grains.
Spices have the ability to aid the digestive process and should therefore be included here. It’s worth highlighting the powerful anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, which can also help reduce anxiety and stress. Cinnamon, due to its carminative properties, can help eliminate gas and flatulence.
Cumin stimulates digestion and promotes the absorption of minerals. And we mustn’t forget Ginger, with its anti-inflammatory and digestion-stimulating powers.
Infusions such as Holy Basil, Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi), Centella Asiatica, Cardamom, Peppermint, Rosa Centifolia and Moringa.
In certain circumstances, factors such as stress, low stomach acidity, inflammation of the digestive tract or inadequate nutrition can lead to a deficiency of digestive enzymes.
In such cases, supplementation may be recommended, as these enzymes are essential for the correct digestion of food and absorption of nutrients by the body, as well as the elimination of unneeded excesses.
B vitamins play a crucial role in the digestive process, contributing to energy production and the synthesis of hormones, DNA and also in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, cholesterol and proteins.
When it comes to more complex problems in the digestive organs, Homeopathy has several well-known remedies that are suitable for each situation.
These include Chelidonium majus, Iris versicolor, Jaborandi policarpus, Nux vomica and various sarcodes, among hundred others which can be prescribed through homeopathic treatment with a professional homoeopath.
Finally, it is important to mention other tools of self-support such as, the practice of yoga or Pilates, essential oil therapy and meditation with mantras are fundamental to maintaining the balance of the solar plexus chakra.
In particular, the RAM mantra is known to represent strength and courage, and helps promote longevity.
“Let your food be your medicine!”
The renowned ancient Greek physician Hippocrates.
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