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Each human is filled with universe’s free flowing energy. The essence of our being, our conscious and our soul flows through this very fabric. The energy flows through our body, caresses the soul and then strikes a cord which we express in the form of our emotional expressions. There are however times when this energy tends to become stagnant or sometimes even gets blocked either outside our body or within our body. This leads to an imbalance in the body and the associated emotions. In ancient Hindu literature and Yogic text, this is referred to as a disease. This is signified by the inability of a body to allow the free flow of energy within itself. This imbalance is the source of all ailments that a human body can experience.  The Chakras, as mentioned in the Vedas are closely associated with the energy flow within the body. 

We can visualize the flow of energy within the body as the flow of a stream. In case there is an obstacle in the stream’s flow, it tends to make the flow restricted and the water is forced to deviate. When we compare the same to the flow of energy, an imbalance acts as an obstacle.  The human body is full of expressions. The Fifth Chakra or the Visuddha in Sanskrit is the Chakra associated with the expressions of the human body as it experiences life.

It is also associated with thoughts and feelings generated within us and finally with the capability of communication. The Fifth Chakra is located in the throat region and the element associated with this Chakra is that of Sound.

The ailments that are associated with an imbalanced Fifth Chakra are tonsillitis, choking and thyroid related ailments. The energy centre of this Chakra is located opposite the 7th Cervical Vertebra, within the hollow of the throat. A feeling of vulnerability and over exposure is experienced when the body suffers from an ailment related to the Visuddha.

It is recommended that warm honey with some amount of herbs like mullathi or green cinnamon be taken periodically. Breathing exercises are also advised and so is exercise of the neck.