ENERGIA VITALE

DAILY WELL-BEING

Following Nature’s Rhythms to Feel Good

The day has its natural rhythms, and the closer you can follow them, the more vitality and less stressed you will feel. Our ancestors lived their lives in tune with nature.
Some of the ancient holistic healthcare practices are still valid today, according to modern studies and give us the clarification of energies which relate to specific times of the day.

AROMATHERAPY FOR MIND, BODY AND SOUL

Olfactory exposure of essential oils or their topical application , because of their beneficial properties , has been used for centuries and still now extensively studied and applied in the following disciplines and natural health systems:

Chronobiology, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Electromagnetic field (EFM), Five Element theory

LOCATION: base of the spine
COLOR: red
ORGANS: bladder, colon/large intestine, skeleton, foot, leg, teeth. Outer body: Spine, feet legs
GLANDS: reproductive glands, kidneys
UNBALANCED CHAKRA: attached to materialistic things, indiscriminate, nervous, feeling anxiety, unloved, weak, abandoned and uninterested
BALANCED CHAKRA: feeling grounded, at-ease, healthy, happy, affectionate and whole
PHYSICAL HEALTH: Responsible for muscular and skeletal system. Insomnia and restlessness
USE: apply this blend to the plexus area

LOCATION: pubic region, 1″ down from the naval
COLOR: orange
ORGANS: Reproductive organs, bladder kidney & bowels. Regulate the immune system and metabolism
GLANDS: adrenals
UNBALANCED CHAKRA: overly ambitious, shy & timid, overly sensitive, resentful, distrustful
BALANCED CHAKRA: Creativity, sensual emotions & enjoyment of life
PHYSICAL HEALTH: Urinary problems & sexual ailments, lowered life energy, lowered life energy, lower backache
USE: apply this blend to the plexus area

LOCATION: solar plexus
COLOR: yellow
ORGANS: Gastrointestinal system, stomach, liver and gall bladder, spleen
GLANDS: Pancreas. It facilitates the development of hormones in your digestive system and regulate your blood sugar levels.
UNBALANCED CHAKRA: Feeling powerless, anxious, gut feelings.
BALANCED CHAKRA: Outgoing, happy, relaxed, self-respecting, confident, spontaneous, enjoyment of life, people, food & activity
PHYSICAL HEALTH: Lowers Immune system, migraine headaches, respiratory ailments & heart ailments, ulcer, high cholesterol & hypertension
USE: apply this blend to the plexus area

LOCATION: center of the chest
COLOR: green
ORGANS: heart, lungs, circulatory system
GLANDS: Thymus. The thymus plays a key role in training T cells, which protect us from deadly viruses, and it develops during childhood but steadily decreases during adulthood. Regulate the immune system
UNBALANCED CHAKRA: Indecisive, feelings of being unworthy of love, insecure
BALANCED CHAKRA: Compassionate, empathetic, nurturing and in-touch with emotions
PHYSICAL HEALTH: heart & lung problems, asthma, irregular heartbeat
USE: apply this blend to the throat & chest area

LOCATION: the throat
COLOR: Blue
ORGANS: Throat, teeth, gums, lymphatic system
GLANDS: Thyroid. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate the metabolism of the body, maintains the correct heart rate and stimulates the growth of the brain, and bone maintenance.
UNBALANCED CHAKRA: Suppressed feelings, fear of expression. Problems with nasal area, teeth, or gums; irritated sinuses; jaw pain, disorders of ears, voice, neck; ailments with esophagus/tonsils
BALANCED CHAKRA: Clear communication, great listening skills, inspiration, creativity, improved self-expression.
PHISICAL HEALTH: sore throat, asthma, hyper- & hypo- thyroid
USE: apply this blend to the throat & chest area

LOCATION: between the brows.
COLOR: Indigo
ORGANS: eye, ear.
GLANDS: pineal glands. The pineal gland plays a key role in regulating your body's daily (circadian) rhythm by the secretion of the hormone melatonin
UNBALANCED CHAKRA: Intellectually arrogant, Lacking discernment, Lacking discrimination, Lacking insight
BALANCED CHAKRA: Strong intuition, self-reflection, good visualization skills, excellent memory, sharper imagination, inner knowledge, extrasensory perception.
PHISICAL HEALTH: Eyes and nose problems, Headaches, Sinusitis. Ear infections, stuffy nose, sinusitis.
USE: apply this blend to temples, forehead or bottoms of feet

LOCATION: the top of the head.
COLOR: White, violet, purple
ORGANS: brain, central nervous system, emotions and memories centres.
GLANDS: pituitary. The pituitary gland is called the "master gland," since it produces the hormones that regulate other aspects of the endocrine system, including the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, and reproductive glands.
UNBALANCED CHAKRA: lack of inspiration, greed, materialistic, mental fog, apathy. Dementia, autoimmune disorder, amnesia.
BALANCED CHAKRA: Wisdom, intelligence, serenity, inner peace, increased analytical skills, open-mindedness.
PHISICAL HEALTH: Disfunction of the pineal gland and brain presented as physical or psychological illness
USE: apply these oils diluted on the forehead, back of neck at the base of skull, ears, on the big toes

BODY CLOCK

ENERGY BODY CLOCK ACCORDING TO

THE ANCIENT TRADITION

If during the night there is an awakening especially from 1 to 3 it means that the affected organs, usually the Liver and the Gallbladder, have to do a surplus of work to dispose of the accumulated toxins. It is useful to drink a lot of water and lemon or take herbs purifying to help them in purification.
Upon awakening from 4.30 to 5.30, hormones and the thyroid gland must be checked.
If you get hungry at 10 or feel weak, your pancreas is in trouble.
If you wake up from 3 to 4, your lungs are dehydrated.
If the energy arrives in the evening from 5 to 7 pm and you are tired in the morning when you wake up, it means that the kidneys have lost energy and the liver does not cleanse the body well.
If the legs are nervous around midnight, try to improve blood circulation.
From 6 to 8 in the morning it would be good to evacuate.
If you want to tone the heart from 12 to 13, it is good to eat almonds or oats that are rich in magnesium.
From 7 to 9, should not weigh down the stomach with a heavy breakfast as they say in the West.
From 1pm to 3pm is the best time to assimilate mineral salts and vitamins, it is a good time for a meal rich in vegetables, fruit and cereals

Between 6 and 9 am: this is the phase in which the body gradually gets back into motion, following the night's rest. Melatonin, the sleep hormone produced during the night, begins to decrease. At the same time, cortisol levels increase, which awaken the body and activate the waking state.

Between 9 am and 12pm: during this phase the cortisol reaches its peak and the body temperature, together with the main physical and cognitive functions, continue to awaken more and more. It is therefore the best time to carry out the most strenuous activities of the day since the state of concentration reaches its maximum at 12.

Between 12pm and 15pm: following the lunch break, digestive activity causes a sense of drowsiness and fatigue. Our parasympathetic nervous system, in fact, tells our body to slow down during the digestive process. Furthermore, the high levels of glucose present in the blood after a meal act on specific neurons in the hypothalamus, transmitting the suspension of orexin production to the cells. The latter is the protein involved in maintaining the normal state of activity and wakefulness.

Between 3 pm and 6 pm: during this phase, an increase in body temperature and maximum efficiency of the heart and lungs are recorded. It is, in fact, the best time to devote yourself to physical activity, since the muscles are also more toned and active.

Between 6pm and 9pm: from this moment on, the body's activity begins to slow down again and, as bedtime approaches, the liver and intestines have a harder time digesting fat and sugars. For this reason it is advisable to have a light meal that guarantees optimal rest.

Between 9 pm and midnight: from about 9 pm, the pineal gland begins to produce melatonin which has the fundamental role of facilitating falling asleep and sleep. At the same time, the temperature begins to drop, marking the best time to go to bed. It is therefore inadvisable to play sports after dinner or to excessively expose yourself to the so-called "blue" light of smartphones, tablets and computers that affects the production of the sleep hormone.

Between 24 and 3: After midnight, melatonin is at its maximum, thus ensuring a deep and restful sleep. It is the time when the brain is refreshed and the organs relax, preparing the body for the next day.

Between 3 and 6: The body temperature drops to a minimum, while melatonin slowly begins to decrease, preparing the body for a gradual awakening.

THE FIVE ELEMENTS

The Emotions and their associated Organs can suppress or nourish each other. For instance since the Kidneys (Water) nourish the Liver (Wood) and suppress the Heart (Fire). This means that, correspondingly, Fear nourishes Anger and suppresses Joy.

WATER

Season: Winter / Time of the day: night / Organs: Kidney & Bladder. Root emotion: Fear

WOOD

Season: Spring / Time of the day: morning / Organs: Liver & Gallbladder, Root emotion: Fear

FIRE

Season: Winter / Time of the day: midday / Organs: Heart.
Root emotion: Joy

EARTH

Season: Spring / Time of the day: afternoon / Organs: Stomach, Spleen, Pancreas. Root emotion: Reflection

METAL

Season: Spring / Time of the day: evening / Organs: Lungs & Large intestine. Root emotion: Grief

Heart/Small Intestine Health

The Heart, according to Chinese medicine, is the king of all organs. This means that all the other organs will sacrifice for the Heart. In other words, they will always give their energy to help the Heart maintain its balance. The Hearts partner is the Small Intestine.

The Stomach is the “child” of the Heart.  If the Stomach is functioning well then the mother, the Heart is happy or less impacted.  In this simple analogy we understand that Stomach energy must be in balance for Heart energy to be balanced.

The Five Element chart also shows us that the Liver is the “mother” of the Heart. When a person is under continual stress, Liver energy becomes compromised because one of its energetic functions is to smooth and regulate emotions. So when chronic stress or excessive emotion is experienced, the Liver cannot offer proper support to the Heart.

Because of these important relationships as described by Five Element Theory, if you want to really take care of your cardiovascular health, it’s crucial to take care of your digestive organs, the Liver and the Stomach

Lung/Large Intestine Health

Sadness and grief are the emotions associated with the Lung and Large Intestine. If you cry easily or have trouble processing grief and loss, you may have an imbalance in your Lung energy. The skin is the tissue associated with the Lung. If you want to have healthy, clear, wrinkle-free skin, it’s important to take care of the Lung and the Large Intestine

Kidney/Bladder Health

The Kidney is the powerhouse of the body, supplying reserve energy to any organ running low on Qi. Its partner organ is the Bladder.

Any ear problems, such as deafness, tinnitus, or ear infections are a signal from your body that the Kidney’s energy needs extra support.

 The bone is the tissue associated with the Kidney. If the Kidney’s energy is low, you may have symptoms such as osteoporosis, dental issues, or developmental issues.

Liver/Gallbladder

The Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi and blood in your body. The tendons are the tissue associated with the Liver. TCM says that strength comes from the tendons, not muscles. The eyes are the sensory organ related to the Liver. If you have any eye issues, including blurry vision, red or dry eyes, itchy eyes, it may be a sign deep down that your Liver is not functioning smoothly. Anger is the emotion associated with the Liver. If you are often irritable, get angry easily, have trouble letting things go, you are experiencing a Liver function problem.

Stomach/Spleen Health

The Stomach (and its partner the Spleen) is most affected by chronic worry, anxiety, or overthinking. The Stomach is responsible not only for digesting food and drink, but also for digesting your emotions and thoughts. The mouth is the sensory organ related to the Stomach. If you have any mouth issues, such as bleeding gums or bad breath, it may be a sign that your Stomach function is compromised.

The muscles are the tissue associated with the Stomach. If your muscles are weak and underdeveloped, or if they cramp or tire easily, you may have a Stomach or Spleen dysfunction. Worry, anxiety, and overthinking are the emotions associated with the Stomach. If you constantly worry or over-think things (especially negative thoughts!), get anxious easily, you may have a Stomach imbalance

SOURCE: https://www.tcmworld.org/

Herbs & essential oils that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold:
Anise star, Black Pepper, Ginger, Clove, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Fennel

MONASTIC CANONICAL HOUR

In the practice of Christianity, canonical hours mark the divisions of the day in terms of fixed times of prayer at regular intervals. The monastic rule drawn up by Benedict of Nursia ( c. 480 – c. 547) distinguishes between the seven daytime canonical hours of lauds (dawn), prime (sunrise), terce (mid-morning), sext (midday), none (mid-afternoon), vespers (sunset), compline (retiring) and the one nighttime canonical hour of night watch.