Referred to as the “root chakra” in yoga circles, the reproductive glands are in the most primal sense, the survival component of Maslow’s Hierarchy and in fact, they are essential to the survival of the species – which is their primary purpose. They are, of course, part of the organs and system of reproduction which includes various accessory parts that are necessary to support the reproductive function.

That the Reproductive Glands belong to the physical aspect of Whole Health is very straight forward and evident. When we look at them in terms of Selye’s Stress Model we can see that they are connected to the “survival stressors” of:

• Reproduction (Yes, sadly sex is another stressor for our bodies.)
• Trauma
• Exertion (too much exercise or over work)
• Weather (excessive heat, sun, cold)
• Surgery (very stressful to the entire body and nervous system but sometimes necessary to save out life)

These stressors have a strong effect on the reproductive system. Stress decreases drive and impulse to reproduce as the body wisely knows to conserve its energy until there is a well balanced system ready for reproduction.

So far, we have gone over five of the Seven Aspects. The last two are fun because they really clarify the emotional and behavioral aspects of these important and influential glands.

The virtue of the reproductive glands is spirituality – seeing the profound divine and unfathomable nature of reproducing and bringing forth, from the co-joining of two human beings, new human life. (If you’ve had children you know that they really do smell like they just came from “heaven” – what we imagine heaven to be anyway)

The deadly sin of the reproductive glands is – we all know this one – its all around us. Yes, indeed, good ‘ol lust, which of course is about self-gratification and not the co-joining of a partnership resulting in a new life.

Understanding this information is important when we look at a person’s physical presentation or dis-ease from a Whole Person perspective. What are the cause and effect factors at play that create disease? What is out of balance in the person’s seven aspects that is creating problems in this part of the body? Hope you’re enjoying this series because I’m having a great time with my favorite subject-the endocrine system!

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