| The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel. The chakras | | | | linked to psychic ability as well as the more mundane |
| are the seven primary distribution points for the | | | | pineal and pituitary glands. Migraines are considered, |
| energy in the body that run from the base of the | | | | by some, to be a sign of a weak or blocked Ajna |
| spine to the crown of the head. They are also | | | | chakra. When balanced the Ajna chakra is a deep |
| called the psychic centers of consciousness. | | | | indigo color. |
| Migraines may be a side effect of a blocked chakra | | | | Sahasrara, or the thousand-petalled lotus, is the |
| or unbalanced chakras. Migraine can be eased, and | | | | seventh of the primary chakras. It is also known as |
| possibly cured, without the aid of the prescription | | | | the crown chakra since this chakra is on top of the |
| drugs by clearing and balancing the migraineurs | | | | head and includes the entire crown area. This chakra |
| chakras. | | | | works with the root to balance energy throughout |
| Each chakra is the energy focal point for a different | | | | the body. Stress, fatigue, sleep problems and |
| part of the body or body system and affects the | | | | migraines are all associated with an unbalanced crown |
| energy flow of both physical energy and emotions. | | | | chakra. When balanced the Sahasrara is violet. |
| The two chakras most concerned with migraines are, | | | | Meditation, visualization, and color therapy are all |
| naturally, in the head. | | | | excellent ways to balance the chakras of the head. |
| Ajna, Sanskrit for command, is the sixth of the | | | | Many people find crystals and semiprecious stones |
| seven primary chakras. It is also known as the | | | | helpful in focusing and balancing their chakras. Check |
| brow chakra or the third eye. It is in the center of | | | | your local library for more information about healing |
| the forehead between the eyes. This chakra is | | | | through chakra balance. |