Plant Based Hero Podcast

The Endocrine System & Hormones Root Chakra = Kidneys, Blood Bones, and the Adrenal Cortex The Adrenal Cortex releases Cortisol which helps burn stored glucose and creates our metabolism. It also creates Aldosterone which helps balance the bodies salt and water.   Sacral Chakra = Sex Organs The Sacral chakra is associated with the sex organs, reproduction, pleasure, playfulness, and fun.   Solar Plexus Chakra = Stomach, Muscles, and Pancreas The Pancreas releases two very important hormones for weight loss. One of them is insulin which tells the body to store sugar. If we store too much sugar and don't let our insulin levels go back down, we start to store fat. The other one is Leptin which is one of the main hormones involved with feeling full after a meal.   Heart Chakra = Heart, Lungs, And Thymus Gland The Thymus Gland helps preserve immunity by producing T Cells that help fight off bacteria and infections.   Throat Chakra = Throat, Mouth, And Thyroid The Thyroid controls our Basal