The Pineal Gland

 

A tiny gland in the center of the brain named the pineal may seem insignificant, but researchers have found it to be vital for physical, mental and spiritual health. Through poor diet, exposure to toxins, stress and modern lifestyle choices, the pineal gland becomes hardened, calcified and shuts down. To awaken this gland from its slumber, detoxification is necessary using diet and herbs, sunlight and pure water.

An important pea-sized gland

Pinecone shaped, the size of a pea and resting in the center of the brain, the pineal gland is small but powerful. It secretes melatonin, which regulates sleep/wake cycles, and serotonin, a neurotransmitter that fosters happy and balanced states of mind. Not only crucial for a good night’s rest, melatonin also slows aging and is a potent antioxidant. It helps to protect against electromagnetic pollution as well. Moreover, individuals have reported heightened feelings of empathy while supplementing with melatonin — leading to more harmonious interpersonal relationships.

Scientists suspect that N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is also produced by the pineal gland. This is the substance that gives shamanic botanicals like Psychotria viridis its hallucinatory kick. Dr. Rick Strassman, author of DMT, The Spirit Molecule, believes that the pineal gland produces DMT during mystical experiences as well as at birth and death. DMT is also associated with lucid dreaming, peak experiences, creativity and the ability to visualize.

Why the pineal gland becomes sluggish

As a result of the aging process and exposure to toxins, the pineal gland begins to calcify. Sodium fluoride is the number one enemy of a healthy pineal gland. This toxin is lurking in the water supply, conventionally grown food and toothpaste. Dietary hormones, mercury, processed foods, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol and refined sugars cause calcification as well. Radiation fields, like those found with cell phones and wi-fi networks, are damaging too. Avoiding these hazards is the preliminary step to healing this gland. The second course of action involves removing existing calcification.

Steps towards reviving your Pineal Gland

Sunlight is also considered ‘food’ for the pineal gland. At least 10 minutes of sunlight exposure is recommended each day. Meditation, chanting and pranayama breathing practices are beneficial to the pineal gland as well.

High level of spiritual growth through pineal gland decalcification can be gained by eating more alkaline foods. Look at it as alkaline charges you up while acid drains your power. The following list will provide you with a number of food options that will help you charge up your third eye and re-gain your innate spiritual power!

Once you begin to consume more alkaline foods you will start to increase your intuition, “psychic” powers, dreams, calmness, peace of mind, happiness, creativity, and overall energy!

high level of spiritual growth through pineal gland decalcification can be gained by eating more alkaline foods. Look at it as alkaline charges you up while acid drains your power. The following list will provide you with a number of food options that will help you charge up your third eye and re-gain your innate spiritual power!

Once you begin to consume more alkaline foods you will start to increase your intuition, “psychic” powers, dreams, calmness, peace of mind, happiness, creativity, and overall energy!

Alkaline-Forming Vegetables (All fresh, not processed or canned)

Artichoke Asparagus Barley Grass Beets Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Chives Chlorella Collard Greens Cucumber Dandelions Eggplant Garlic Green Beans Kale Kelp Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Lima Beans Mushrooms Mustard Greens Okra Olives Onions Parsnip Peppers Pumpkin Radish Rhubarb Rutabagas Spinach Spirulina Sweet Potatoes Swiss Chard Turnip Watercress Wheat Grass Yams Zucchini

Alkaline-Forming Fruits (all fresh, not processed or canned)

Apple Apricot Avocado Banana Blackberries Boysenberries Cantaloupe Cherries Coconut Currants Grapefruit Grapes Honeydew Melon Kiwi Fruit Lemon Limes Mangos Muskmelons Nectarine Olives (green) Orange Papayas Peaches Pears Pineapples Raisins Raspberries Rhubarb Strawberries Tangerine Tomato (small) Watermelon Alkaline Forming Nuts, Seeds & Grains Almonds Buckwheat Chestnuts Cumin Seeds Fennel Seeds Flax Seeds Lentils Macadamia Millet Pecans Pumpkin Seeds Sesame Seeds Walnuts

Alkaline Forming Spices & Seasonings

Chili Pepper Cinnamon Curry Ginger Herbs Sea Salt Soy Sauce

Other Alkaline Forming Foods

Blue Green Algae Stevia Olive Oil

Worst Acid Forming Foods (These “foods” should be limited or avoided)

Alcohol Artificial Sweeteners Cakes/Pastries Dairy Products (cheese, ice cream, milk hakes, yogurt etc) Flour (white) Juice (sugar-filled) Meats (including fish, chicken, turkey etc) Pasta Salt (use Sea Salt) Soda Sugar

~ About the Author. Ali Meyers is a writer for the excellent blog, Third Eye Activation, where this article was originally published.