Feb 21, 2010

The Mysterious Pineal Gland

The size of a pea, the pineal gland lies immediately beneath the hypothalamus in a tiny cave at the centre of the brain. It holds the key to sustained health, mood, energy and self-esteem.
The ancient Greeks believed it connected us to the Realms of Thought, while the French philosopher Descartes referred to it as "the seat of the human soul".
On a physiological level, the pineal gland is activated by light and works in harmony with the hypothalamus, directing the body's thirst, hunger, sexual desire and biological clock, which determines how we age. As a famous psychic Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) once said : "Keep the pineal gland operating and you won't grow old - you will always be young".
Producing the hormone melatonin, a brain chemical that regulates sleep and wake rhythms, the pineal gland controls sleep-wake rhythms, signals the reproductive system to set a child's birth in motion and moderates the states of euphoria and depression. When the pineal is stimulated and functioning optimally, it helps us to sleep and relax. It also improves the immune system, evokes a natural state of euphoria and higher states of intellect (possibly even psychic visions), and helps alleviate depression and the aging process.

GAZING AWAY - Tratak meditation also known as candle gazing can stimulate the pineal gland and help produce  higher levels of melatonin. As a daily practice, light a candle and use the candle flame to focus the eyes.

Along with the hypothalamus, the pineal gland forms part of the brain's communication centre, which includes visual, auditory, speech and learning functions. Imbalanced function can lead to dyslexia, stuttering, forgetfulness and inability to think clearly.

HOW TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONING OF YOUR PINEAL GLAND?
* Stress management techniques such as meditation and relaxation
* Daily doses of natural light
* Massaging pressure point in feet - pad area of the big toes
* Massaging the pressure point in hands - pad area of thumbs
* Sleeping in complete darkness so your body produces more melatonin
* Avoiding melatonin reducing substances such as caffeine, tobacco and alcohol
* Take regular breaks from computer, television and artificial lighting
* Eat foods high in potassium such as brown rice, avocado, broccoli and banana
* Consuming foods high in melatonin or the melatonin precursor trytophan, such as oats, sweet corn, rice, ginger, tomatoes, barley, japanese radish, spirulina, soy, cottage cheese, pepitas, almonds almonds and peanuts.

PRACTICE ALTERNATE NOSTRIL YOGA BREATHING
Alternate nostril breathing is a simple technique for balancing the pineal. Use the thumb on your right hand to close your right nostril as you breathe in through your left nostril. Then, use your ring finger  on your right hand to close your left nostril as you breathe out through the open right nostril. Breathe in through the right nostril and out through the left. Breathe in through the left and through the right.
Left nostril for calming, right nostril for energy!
Benefits: revitalises you, improves brain function, cleanses your lungs, calms an agitated mind, encourages a calmer emotional state, improves sleep, great preparation for meditation, soothes your nervous system, regulates the cooling and warming cycles of your body, clears and boosts energy channels, enhances rest and relaxation.
Keep breathing for good health!


ACTIVATE THE PINEAL GLAND WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
Another, simple way to activate the pineal gland is by inhaling essential oils. Pineal gland is one of the stops that essential oils pass trough and influence when we inhale essential oils. Each oil has lots of components. The more components an oils has, the more work it can do in many areas of your body. Alternating what oils you use, will have tremendous benefits for your body. Using blends in your diffuser or inhaling a blend straight from the bottle or your hands will stimulate many organs of your body. There are certain oils that specifically very beneficial for the endocrine system of which the pineal gland is part of.

The pineal gland is a tiny gland located close to the centre of the brain. It is responsible for the hormone melatonin that regulates the sleep/wake cycle. The pineal gland also serves to regulate blood pressure, sexual development, growth, body temperature and motor function.
Frankincense, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ginger and Cedarwood essential oils are extremely beneficial for the pineal gland and our endocrine system. 

1 comment:

  1. Nice post, candle practice is very powerful for improve our concentration level. learn more about psychin visit http://onlinepsychicforfree.blogspot.com/

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