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Hello fellow moms and goddesses of mayhem. Yes, I said it—you're a goddess and your chaos is just part of your charm. Now, let's dive into a little thing called chakras. Think of them as invisible fidget spinners along your spine, each responsible for specific physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being. Yeah, they're pretty much a big deal.

Now, let's take it a step further. Ever considered how these energy centers, or chakras, affect your brain chemistry? I mean, we already have so much on our plate—managing ADHD, handling mommy duties and let's not forget, somehow finding time to educate ourselves on exciting botanical alternatives… like cannabis. And now there’s more?!

If you're sitting there wondering, "How the heck do chakras influence my brain chemistry?"—keep reading. And grab that CBD-infused tea I know you love. You're in for a spin (pun intended).

I know, I know—the concept of chakras can sound about as tangible as a gecko doing the salsa. But these spinning wheels of energy are believed to be part and parcel of who we are. They come in a marvelous variety of seven, each colorfully impacting our lives. Picture them as powerful wheels turning along your spine from the base (root chakra) to the top of your head (crown chakra). Each has its color, musical note, and even a specific organ it influences—like tireless backstage crew, running our show of life.

So, now that we're all aboard the chakra train, let's move on to brain chemistry. Brain chemistry? That's heavy, Doc! Don't worry, I’m not about to send you back to the future—we’ll keep it friendly, promise.

Neurotransmitters and Chakras

Ever wondered why you feel like dancing in your jammies after fun tickle fights with your little ones? Well, the beloved genius, Amit Ray, connected each chakra with specific neurotransmitters that affect mood, stress response, and that fuzzy warm feeling of social bonding. For instance, you have the heart chakra cozying up with oxytocin, the feel-good neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of love and connection. Balancing these chakras could potentially help control our blissful brain juice factory, influencing mood and emotional well-being.

Positive Experiences and Brain Chemistry

The superhero costume you spend hours sewing for your little one might make your back ache, but it's also making your heart chakra sing. Accumulating positive experiences can bolster the balance of your brain chemistry and throw a shindig for your chakra balance. Fun, right? By letting our minds rest on good events and enriching positive experiences, we are slowly but surely building neural structures chock-full of happiness.

Hormones and Chakras

And then, we have hormones—our body’s love-hate relationship. Chakras affect not only our brain chemistry but also our hormonal balance. Each chakra is paired with specific organs and hormones, and a chakra’s imbalance can stir up trouble in the hormonal system. But here's the cool part – sound healing, using frequencies and vibrations, could help restore harmony between our chakras and hormones. Who knew?

Where the Science Is

Now, remember my little disclaimer in the beginning? Just as science is still debating if Pluto is a planet (I mean, really?), the relationship between chakras and brain chemistry isn't bulletproof yet. There's plenty of anecdotal evidence and traditional beliefs supporting this, but the science gang wants more. And rightfully so. Maybe, we're onto something massive here, and, just as with cannabis, it's only a matter of time before more in-depth, corroborating studies come to light.

So, there you have it, my beautiful, queen bee moms. Chakra balancing and the compelling connection it presents to your brain chemistry and overall well-being. Start with deep breathing, mindfulness, or even yoga. Heck, even dancing around your living room in your PJs—anything that gets your energy juicing and, who knows, perhaps even your chakras spinning. Remember, every step you take towards understanding and enhancing your well-being, no matter how small, is a step taken in the right direction.

Until next time, keep spinning, ladies.

Sources :

• Neurotransmitters and Your Seven Chakras: Balancing Your Body, Mind, and Brain - Amit Ray
• Open Your Heart Chakra, Balance Your Brain Chemistry - TheChakras.org
• Balance your hormones, Balance your chakras, Balance your life... with Sound Healing - Taapoa