Aah you say! The Secret of Youth? No way! It does not exist! But!!!!! Read on........ So the cat is out of the bag and everyone can be let into the secret of youth. I don't mean an actual Fountain of Youth, brimming over with beautiful, crystal clear water just waiting for us to find it and take that first glorious sip to eternal youth! I mean something that we ALL have access to. Every single day of our lives. And I mean Everyone!
Oh and who wants to live Forever anyway?
Have you ever heard of the Pineal Gland? Not something that crops up in every day conversation, but often referred to as the third eye? I always imagined it as a real eye sitting behind my forehead, until I read an amazing article on the Pineal gland and did some research. This gland is about the size of a small peanut, nestled in the middle of the brain, well protected from any knocks and bumps. So surely a gland that is so protected must be very valuable? Some folks don't think so but read on and be amazed.
This tiny gland is known as the body's ageing clock, ageing in parallel with the body. Its job is to secrete Melatonin, a hormone which co-ordinates all of the body's systems and plays a major role in our overall health and wellbeing. Melatonin regulates all the body's needs when we are in good health. It is said to reduce stress, boost immunity, deepen sleep and promote longevity. And the added bonus is that weight loss will occur naturally when you are sleeping properly too. The Pineal Gland only releases Melatonin during the dark hours when we sleep, and as soon as we are exposed to light, it stops, and this acts as a signal to the body to wake up.
In order for the Pineal Gland to remain healthy, we need to eat for ultimate wellbeing. It needs nutrients in order to function at its best, and the food sources for these nutrients may sound familiar, as they are also what the body needs to function at its best.
First off we need the 'building blocks of protein'. Tryptophan, which also plays a crucial role in the production of Melatonin. It is essential in the diet and comes from plant sources such as tofu, most soya products, sesame and pumpkin seeds, lentils, black-eyed beans and dates and walnuts. The body utilizes tryptophan more easily from these sources than when taken from animal sources.
Secondly, although calcium is important in the diet, so is Magnesium, as this stops too much calcium going where it should not go, i.e. clogged arteries, kidney stones and brittle bones. Most of us are Magnesium deficient since the introduction of processed foods, which have been depleted of their natural core. We need large amounts of this 'behind-the-scenes Worker' since our bodies don't retain Magnesium easily.
When the pineal gland starts to die - in other words we age - it calcifies. Magnesium is vital for energy production in the pineal gland. When we don't get enough magnesium the pineal gland cannot function properly - and we need to keep that little gland happy! Along with lethargy and muscle weakness, insomnia is a common symptom of magnesium deficiency; something that melatonin is famous for sorting out. Good sources of magnesium include green, leafy vegetables; beans; nuts; seeds and whole grains.
So what are you waiting for?
Start looking after your own Secret of Youth. Stay young and vibrant for as long as possible by changing your eating habits today!!!
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