FUNCTIONS OF GLANDS
Our life depends upon the proper function of these endocrine and exocrine glands. Those glands which passes through duct called exocrine and its fluid is required for digestive process. But those glands which passes without duct called endocrine glands. The fluid secreted from these glands called ‘Hormones’.The quantity of hormone required in human body is very little but its influences on the different processess in human body is very great. It gives physical, mental as well as spiritual health.
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1)PINEAL GLAND:
It is the primitive eye and master gland. It controls Cerebrospinal fluid, sex system, and the water element in our body. Its malfunctioning will give high blood pressure, water retention, neurological disorder, recurring headache, migraine, insomnia, depression and premature sex hormone.
In spiritual field it is situated at the crown of the head called Sahasrara, where divine consciousness is found. Its over secretion will give addiction towards spirituality. The yogi visualize thousand petals of violet shining lotus and Jyotirlinga in its centre. They gain strong and deep sense of spirituality, liberation from ego and attachment, self realization, supreme knowledge beyond birth and death.
Pineal gland may be stimulated by meditation and acupressure. In both process thumb is touched or pressed by index finger.
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2)PITUITARY GLAND:
It is situated between the middle of Eyebrows, midbrain and at the top of spinal column. It is the king of all glands and control other glands, air and space element. It regulates growth of body, brain & memory power, Its malfunctioning will give dwarfism or bulging, mental retardation, spinal dysfunction, tumors, neurological or personality disorder, blindness, all the diseases related to mind, dizziness, nausea, sinus, learning disability etc.
In spiritual field it is called eye of wisdom, third eye or eye of shiva. It is also called Ajna chakra means command. In meditation the disciple receives its command from its guru or from higher level. It symbolizes as silver or indigo lotus with two petals and sign of ‘aum’ in its centre, where pingala and ida nadi or positive or negative forces meets. It is the bridge between mental and spiritual dimension. It gives supra mental tattvas as clairvoyance, telepathy, and clairaudience.
Shavasana, jyestikasana, anand mdirasana, tadasana, ashwa sanchalan, dhanurasana, gomukhasana, ardha matsyendrasana, eka pada pranamasana, natwarasana, tadasana stimulate ajna chakra.
Shambhavi mudra with chanting of ‘om’ stimulate pituitary gland. Pressure points of pituitary also lies on upper portion of thumb.
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3) THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLAND:
These glands are situated at the back of the neck and behind the throat pit. It controls the air and ether element so ears, vocal cords, larynx, lungs and heart is also governed by it. Metabolic process as to generate heat by digesting calcium and removing toxin is performed by parathyroid gland. So these glands play an important role for the development of a children’s health. It regulates temperature and governs energy production , so also called the barometre of our body. Underwoking of secretion gives hypothyroidism and overworking gives hyperthyroidism. Weight gain is the first sign of hypothyroidism. High cholesterol, puffy face, convulsion, teeth problem, twisting of muscles, fatigue, sensitive to cold, constipation, slow heart rate, declining of memory, stiff joints, heavy periods, hoarseness are other symptoms. It is very common in women after the age of sixty. Research proved that white people are more affected by it. Hyperthyroidism gives bulging eyes, goitre etc. After puberty if it is not maintained ;may do calcification in body. Calcarea phos 6x and calcarea fluor 6x is the supplement of calcium deficiencies in biochemic tissue salt.
In spiritual field it is called Vishuddhi chakra. It is a centre of purification of sixteen petals of blue lotus is visualized and a large white drop of nectar is tested here. H-u-u-u-M is its beeja mantra. Ustrasana, hasta uttanasana, parvatasana, ardha chandrasana, tolangulasana, saral dhanurasana, jalandhara bandha, shunya mudra gives stimulation to these glands.
Shunya mudra - keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press it with thumb. It helps to cure thyroid problems and earaches, deafness, vertigo, travel sickness, genetic disorder in hearing, numbness in any part of body, eliminate metabolic waste from body, relieves congestion in any part of the body, control high blood pressure, irregular heart beat etc.
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4) THYMUS GLAND:
Situated in the chest behind the sternum-(level with the ❤️) is Thymus gland and Anahata chakra in spiritual field. It controls the air element and can be stimulated by chanting Y-u-u-u-M. On physical level associated with the heart and lungs or circulatory and respiratory system. It acts as a godmother till child reaches puberty upto twelve to fifteen years. Corresponding point of thymus gland is on in palm and sole on bulging part below thumb. Deep pressure should be given daily twice a day. It increases immunity power to fight against diseases and will provide healthy mind and body.
In meditation by chanting ‘yam’ the green lotus of twelve petals is visualized with the bright flame and anahat naad and an unconditional love flows for all beings. Pranam asana(on chest), matsyasana, lolasana, sarpasana, gomukhasana, eka pada pranamasana and apana vayu mudra gives awareness to this anahata chakra.
Apana vayu mudra; Band the index finger and touch the base of thumb. Join the tip of middle and ring finger with the tip of thumb and extend little finger. Do it for fifteen minutes twice a day. It gives strength to heart, regulates palpitation, excretory system, redeems gastric trouble, normalize blood pressure and gives self confidence. It may be performed at the time of emergency(on angina pain).
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5) ADRENAL GLAND:
It regulates the fire element of the body so controls liver, spleen, gallbladder, bile and digestive juices. The adrenal gland located above the kidneys and secrete adrenaline into the blood during an emergency situation - to speed up all the physiological process as sharp minded, alertness, faster heart rate, rapid respiration and so on. Its corresponding point on palm is below thumb.
Note: According to Dr Vohra ;adrenal point lies on palm below one centimetre of ring finger. Please it twice a day for two minutes.
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6)PANCREATIC GLAND:
It regulates the fire element of the body so control the digestion of sugar or glucose by creating insulin. Natural sugar produced by fruits, cereals, vegetables, milk are easily digested but excess intake of artificial sugar is very hard to digest. So proper function of islet of langerhans is very essential. It's over functioning gives low blood pressure, migraine,etc. The pressure on palm as shown should be twice a day for two minutes.
It is Apana mudra in which ring and middle finger touches the thumb and regulates diabetes, constipation, piles, excretory system, remove waste from eyes, control function of gallbladder, liver and spleen. It gives self confidence, patience and inner harmony.
Adrenal and Pancreatic glands are regulated by manipura chakra in spiritual field. People who suffer from sluggish and depression or malfunctioning of the digestive system such as diabetes and indigestion should concentrate on Manipura chakra and try to feel radiating energy from the region. According to physical point of view it is situated in the spine behind the navel. It is also called the solar plexus or ‘city of jewels'.To concentrate on this chakra bright yellow lotus with ten petals is visualised as a blazing sun or a ball of fire . ‘Ram’ is a chanting sound of this chakra, energy flows in the form of light radiating from this region and permeating the whole body.
Note: According to Dr Vohra; pancreatic point on palm lies one centimetre below middle finger. Press it twice a day for two minutes.
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7)GONADS,: (OVARY-TESTES) SEX GLANDS:
It controls water element, digestion of phosphorus and sex hormones. Generally all the organs below diaphragm are more or less governed by it. Constipation, back pain, urinary and kidney infection, abnormal menstruation, infertility, impotence and mental symptoms like low self-esteem, insecurity, detachment, jealousy, fear, depression are caused by its imbalance.. The pressure should be given on gonads point on palm and wrist of both hand twice a day for two minutes.
In spiritual point of view when mooladharà of earthy element is matured or when kundalini is opened give birth to swadhisthana chakra (self dwelling place or store house of all sanskaras). By purified this centre the animal nature is changed and a vast deep ocean with dark waves beneath a night sky is visualised. The tides of the ocean represent the ebb and flow of awareness in which six petals of crimson lotus is seen. It's beej mantra is ‘vam’. Happiness, confidence, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, sociability, energetic, self assurance and constructive sign is visualised.
Beside these there are some Lymph nodes which are important for the proper functioning of the immune system, acting as filters for foreign particles and cancer cells. Lymph nodes do not have a detoxification function, which is primarily dealt with by the liver and kidneys.
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