Harmonious Emptiness Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Hey all I compiled part of this book I picked up for $1 a number of years ago called: "Magic Minerals: Key to Better Health" by Carlson Wade, 1967. Minerals are very important for gland function, gland function is very important for hormone balance, and hormone balance is very important for spiritual, mental, and physical well being. Another cool thing about glands is they all line up with the Chakras. So, I thought this would be of interest to people here for various reasons The following are my rough notes on how to nourish the glands. The book does not mention anything about the Chakras but I noticed on my own that each one lined up to a different chakra. To keep things short and useful, I just put in the mineral rich food sources that supply the needed minerals, plus the vitamins that need to be activated by these minerals for each gland. Some important things to note here. Calcium is one of the hardest minerals to obtain and should be in balance with phosphorus at a *2 Calcium to 1 Phosphorus ratio.* The Cal:Phos balance is required for proper calcium absorption. The best way to ensure that you are balancing your Calcium intake against the extra phosphorus (mushrooms have a 1C:6Ph ratio, corn 1C:12Ph, bananas 1:3, brocolli 1:1.6) is by eating hearty leafy green vegetables such as Collard, Kale, and Cabbage, and to limit sugar intake. Vitamins need minerals to activate them. Microwaving and cooking foods and "washing down" meals during digestion reduces mineral content. Sugar and white flour destroys minerals. Caffeine should be moderate or less. Root vegetables, hearty leafy greens, and sunflower seeds are most important for a balance of minerals + many vitamins. Exercise, blood cirulation, etc. are also important for the circulation of minerals through the body to the glands and then for hormone functions. So here 'tis. 1st Chakra / Sex Glands Ovaries: Minerals from root and green vegetables + vitamin E (Millet) Male Sex Glands: Zinc, B complex, and C 2nd Chakra / Pancrease / Insulin Sunflower seeds, peanut, molasses, leafy greens B1, B2, B3(Niacin), B6, B5 3rd Chakras/ Adrenal Glands / Adreneline B5 activated by balanced minerals in root and leafy greens(kale, collard, cabbage) 4th Chakra / Thymus / white blood cells, regulates minerals balanced minerals with B complex + C + protein (mentions Ghandi ate mostly dates and goats milk which provide this well) 5th Chakra / Parathyroids / regulates calcium to long bones and takes calcium from them to meet important[stressful] mental or physical tasks Calcium, Phosphorus, A + D Iodine is important for the thyroid (different gland in the same place, regulates metabolism and other regulatory jobs) but too much can lead to hyper thyroid disorder The only things I've read that reduces thyroid function is that millet has something in it which mildly suppresses thyroid function. The thyroid is a very tricky gland so don't mess around with it without directions from a qualified Naturopathic Doctor (which I am not). edit: note that the Calcium needed for the parathyroids also strengthens the nerves and is taken from the bones during high stress situations when the adrenal glands might also be activated 6th Chakra / Pituitary: Potassium, Phosphorus, A & C The pituitary releases 12 different hormones which span regulating blood pressure to strengthening nerves, to feeling strong and ambitious in general. Where to find the vitamins: B1: green peas, sunflowers seeds, beans , whole grains, nuts B2: leafy greens, avocado, beans peas B5: Sunflower seeds, leafy greens, avocado, peanuts, whole grains B6: Avocado, banana, unpeeled potatoe, sunflower, whole grains, spinach, brocolli, carrots B3: Peanuts, whole grains, asparagus vitamin D: fortified soy milk, salmon + Tuna vitamin E: sunflower seeds, Almonds, peanut vitamin A: carrot juice, sweet potatoe, pumpkin, leafy greens, spinach Zinc: wheat bran, yeast, cacao powder, peanuts, cheese, eggs harder to find minerals: Potassium: sunflower seeds, soy, tomatoe, apricots Calcium: (in order) Turnip greens, mustard greens, Chines cabbage, Kale, broccoli leaves, oranges, broccoli stems, spinach Edited August 11, 2011 by Harmonious Emptiness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnC Posted July 27, 2011 1st chakra: men: Tongkat ali - MAJOR one, most awesome. Very good for the balls. Eucommia bark -very good one, opens up and warms lower burner (heals genitals) Women: Dhong quai (balancer) Chaste berry (balancer) Both: Deer antler velvet (kidneys specifically) - so maybe second chakra.. 2nd chakra: Cinnamon - increases insulin sensitivity - may also open the 4th chakra.. seems to make me more emotional/caring and feeling Astragalus - ?? heals lungs though as well.. 3rd chakra: maca root - maybe 5th chakra milk thistle(liver cleansing) Dandelion root 4th, Heart chakra: 5th chakra: Kelp, iodine 6th chakra: ayahuasca Melatonin? - supposedly created by the pineal gland There is tons more... John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vmarco Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) 4th, Heart chakra: He Shou Wu He Shou Wu has been found to enhance fundamental immunological functions in mammals. It increases the weight of mouse thymus gland, delays the glands atrophy process, and rejuvenates the thymus. Through shamatha the thymus can also be strengthened and its rejuvenating nectar released. The thymus is a double-lobed, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that overlaps the upper portion of the heart. In ancient Greece, before Christianity, the thymus was reported to have been larger than the heart. In today's cerebral-centric cultures, the thymus atrophies (around puberty) to the size of a quarter, or less. No wonder Heart-Mind is so elusive,...if the vibrational field around the thymos is unable to flutter. Anyway,...He Shou Wu has worked for me. In the second month of use (1500mg twice a day), I began to feel rushes of oxytocin-like hormones from my chest several times per day. I attribute that to the rejuvenation,...but have not yet convinced my Endocrinologist to order a test. V Edited July 27, 2011 by Vmarco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmonious Emptiness Posted August 11, 2011 bump to add this chart which shows the Calcium:Phosphorus ratio of foods. The ratio should be 1Calcium:0.5Phosphorus corn is 1:12 Calcium doesn't absorb properly when this ratio is off http://www.parrottalk.com/calcium-phosphorus-content.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
