Do you ever choke on your words? Do you feel you have to lie in order to get your way? Do you dread making decisions? If any of these questions resonate with you, your throat energy may be out of balance.

What is throat energy? It is the spiritual and energetic component that gives energy to your voice, thyroid, neck, ears, shoulders, cervical spine, hypothalamus, jaw, tonsils, and esophagus.

I often have clients who will tell me they are in the midst of making big life decisions and find they are afraid to do anything. They feel stuck. When I ask them if they are clearing their throat a lot, I usually get an affirmative answer. This tells me that their throat isn’t balanced, and as a result, their mind and heart are not connected. If a person is too much in their head, their decisions might make logical sense but won’t feel quite right. If they are too much in their heart, they are being led by emotion only and not using common sense. Either way, a decision they make will not bring the desired outcome.

A sluggish metabolism may also indicate a throat imbalance since your thyroid is nourished and energized by throat energy. If you find yourself struggling to lose weight, consider that the physical body follows the spiritual body. If the spiritual aspect of your throat is lacking, the physical parts of that area of the body will respond accordingly.

If you feel that your throat is out of balance, listed below are some helps to getting it back into shape:

•    Visualize or wear the color blue; this is the energetic color of the throat.

•    Listen to the musical note G.

•    Sing, hum, or chant.

•    Spend time outside enjoying the blue sky.

•    Do deep breathing exercises.

•    Exercise, especially tai chi or chi gong.

•    Gargle with salt water.

•    Eat blueberries, kelp, or any fruit or vegetable with a high water content.

•    Drink lots of water, warm herbal teas, and soups.

•    Speak truthfully.

•    Listen to others with an open mind and heart.

•    Write down your thoughts and frustrations in a journal.

You will know your throat is balanced when you:

•    Speak up when it’s appropriate.

•    Let others speak while you listen.

•    Know what to share and when to remain silent.

•    Make decisions that feel really good and right.

•    Express your talents and gifts to the satisfaction of yourself and others.

•    Notice the signs of a healthy thyroid, including stable body temperature and the ability to lose weight.

•    Feel muscle tightness in your neck and shoulders relax and subside.

•    Transform and heal.

•    Have greater confidence when you speak.

•    Adjust well to new situations.

•    Notice healing in the teeth, jaw, and gums.

Your throat is your power. If you were a computer, it would be your motherboard. It is your connector with your mind and heart. It is the part of you that brings your dreams into life and enhances your connection with others. It is through your throat that you will transform into a better version of your current self. Use this power to express love, gratitude, truth, ideas, uplifting thoughts, solutions, and knowledge. Implementing these practices will bring healing into your body and your life and will encourage others to do the same.