PINEAL GLAND, Physically

Physically, the pineal gland is a cone-shaped gland located in the midbrain behind the thalamus and hangs from the roof of the back of the 3rd ventricle of the brain. Ventricles are the spaces in the brain containing cerebral spinal fluid. (Photograph by Lennart Nilsson, Life Magazine October 1, 1971)

The pineal gland is connected to the thalamus, hypothalamus, basil nuclei and medial temporal lobe. We know it controls our circadian rhythms. (The hypothalamus is also sensitive to light and dark and therefore affects circadium rhythms.) The pineal gland is considered a master gland (as is the pituitary gland/hypothalamus), both being responsible for the regulation of all the other endocrine glands.

The pineal gland (as well as the GI tract and the retina of the eye) secretes the hormone melatonin. Melatonin is stimulated by Darkness and inhibited by Light.

Balancing the pineal gland can relieve insomina, jet lag, SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), breathing irregularities and depression. Some believe the dysfunction in the secretion of melatonin may play a part in autism and cancer.

Stress, aging, lack of complete darkness when sleeping, not getting enough sleep and electric blankets (and other elctromagnetic influences such as TVs and computers) have been shown to decrease melatonin secretion.

PINEAL GLAND, Spiritually

"The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light." Matt 6:22 King James Version

The pineal gland hangs from the roof of the completely dark cave of the 3rd ventricle of the brain and is constantly bathed in cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). This gland was called "Seat of the Soul" by French philosopher Rene Descartes and Alice Bailey. It is thought that the pineal gland is the connection to our Soul. Could it be that the pineal gland is our Soul in physical form?

Spiritually, the pineal gland is associated with both the Crown & 3rd Eye Chakras. Some believe it to be like an antenna or satellite dish receiving cosmic energies through the Crown Chakra.

The 3rd Eye Chakra is located directely between our physical eyes being associated with clairvoyance, which is the ability to "see" beyond the physical sense of sight. When the pineal gland is vibrant, there is the potential to make rapid leaps in spiritual development and illumination.

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

Interaction with the Crown and 3rd Eye Chakras will directly affect the pineal gland. Use your intention to locate the gland based on your study of the anatomy diagrams on this page.

Also you can use your activated Tuning Fork on the Pineal reflex point which is just off the outside top corner of the toenail of the big toe.

MIDBRAIN

The midbrain is the highest part of the brain stem, which is an extension of the spinal cord.The pineal gland is located in the midbrain behind the thalamus and hangs from the roof of the 3rd ventricle of the brain. The midbrain is is part of the brain stem and joins lower parts of the brain stem and spinal cord with higher parts of the brain.

The midbrain is a 2-way relay for visual and auditory impulses.

Though there are no direct contacts with the midbrain, studying the anatomy of the midbrain and using intention will allow you to make contact with it.

PITUITARY GLAND & HYPOTHALAMUS, Physically

Physically, the pituitary gland is a double-lobed pea sized gland nestled in the Turkish Saddle (sella turcica) portion of the sphenoid bone at the roof of the nose. The sphenoid bone is the only bone that connects to all the other bones of the cranium and its movement is responsible for "milking" the pituitary gland to secrete its hormones.

The hypothalamus lies directly above the pituitary gland and below ("hypo") the thalamus.

The pituitary gland is composed of the anterior and posterior lobes and hangs from the base of the brain by a stalk that is directly attached to the hypothalamus.

The pituitary gland is a master gland, (as is the pineal gland), and produces hormones that specifically affect all the other endocrine glands. It has been called the "General's Headquarters".

PITUITARY GLAND & HYPOTHALAMUS, Spiritually

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

When you are working with the pituitary gland, you are also working with the hypothalamus and vice versa. Interaction with the 3rd Eye and Crown Chakras will directly affect the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. You may also connect with both by making contact with the outer tips of the sphenoid bone.You can find it by running your fingertip down from the end of the brow until you find a slight indentation. Use care when placing a tuning fork at this location. It is a very sensitive point. I recommend using the tuning fork slightly off the body.

Also put the stem end of your activated fork on the Pituitary reflex point which is in the center of the pad of the big toe.

MEDULLA OBLONGATA

The medulla oblongata is the lowest part of the brain stem, which is an extension of the spinal cord. The medulla oblongata is integral in the transmission of nerve impulses between the spinal cord and the higher brain centers, including the pituitary gland. The Medulla Oblongata serves to connect the spinal cord and the brain.

Contact can be made with intention at the base of the skull.

THYROID GLAND, Physically

Physically, the thyroid gland and parathyroid glands are located in front of the neck, below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid gland, which partially surrounds the trachea, is butterfly-shaped and plays an important role in the body's metabolism. It governs the body's energy levels and energy output. Both the thyroid and parathyroid glands also play a role in the regulation of the body's calcium and phosphate balance.

The pituitary gland controls the release of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones also help maintain normal blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, muscle tone, and reproductive functions.

THYROID GLAND, Spiritually

The thyroid gland corresponds to the Throat Chakra. The throat, neck and thyroid/parathyroid glands are where the Ether (space) element resides, and is the bridge between the head (the mind) and the rest of the body. It is where the spiritual comes into the physical. It is the gateway for Spirit to dwell in the physical body.

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

You can make contact with the thyroid gland by gently placing your tuning fork on or above the front of the neck over the thyroid gland. Be extremely careful. This is a very senstive point. You can also make contact on the lower neck on the back of the body, which is not so sensitive. Interaction with the Throat Chakra will directly affect the thyroid gland.

You can also stimulate the thyroid reflex zone on the bottom base of the big toe or thumb with your activated tuning fork.

CERVICAL VERTABRAE

From the brain stem emerges the 7 Cervical vertabra, known as C1 through C7, pictured in yellow in the diagram. The thyroid gland resonates with the Cervical vertebrae.

This section of the spine resonates with the Thyroid/Cervical tuning fork frequency. Spinal nerves, bone, tissue and fluids can be favorably affected by this frequency.

THYMUS GLAND, Physically

Physically, the thymus gland is located in the upper part of the chest, specificlly in front and above the heart behind the sternum. It produces T-lymphocytes (T-cells), white blood cells that fight infections and destroy abnormal cells. It is considered the master gland of a healthy immune system.

Its job is to identify foreign cells such as toxins, viruses, bacteria, cancer, etc., so that these cells can be destroyed by the T-cells.

THYMUS GLAND, Spiritually

The thymus gland center is called the Higher Heart or Transcendental Heart Chakra center, also called the Ananda Khanda. The color that resonates at this center is TURQUOISE.

Science has proven that T-cell count increases when we are feeling the emotions of love.A healthy thymus gland is directly connected to the development of compassion and loving kindness.

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

You can make contact with the thymus gland by toning your tuning fork on or above the area of the thymus gland on the chest. You can also stimulate the gland by gently tapping your knuckles over the area, or deeply massaging between the ribs. Spend more time with the tuning fork in the areas that are painful. Interaction with the Heart Chakra will directly affect the thymus gland.

You can also stimulate the Thymus reflex zone of the foot with your activated tuning fork. See the diagram to the left. It is on the inside ridge of the foot on the Cervical 7 spinal point.

UPPER thoracic VERTABRAE

The thoracic vertebrae are called T1 through T12. The thymus gland resonates with the upper thoracic vertebrae, T1 through T6, pictured in green in the diagram.

This section of the spine resonates with the Thymus/Upper Throasic tuning fork frequency. Spinal nerves, bone, tissue and fluids can be favorably affected by this frequency.

PANCREAS GLAND, Physically

Physically, the pancreas gland is an elongated organ located diagonally across the back of the abdomen, slightly below and behind the stomach and in front of the spine. More of the pancreas is on the left side of the body than the right.

The pancreas plays two roles having both digestive and hormonal functions.

PANCREAS GLAND, Spiritually

The pancreas relates to the Solar Plexus Chakra and all the qualities of this Chakra including self-esteem, happiness, empowerment, concentration, focus, intellect and confidence.

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

You can make contact with the pancreas gland by toning your tuning fork on or above the area of the pancreas gland in the area of the stomach or above the area of the spine on the back (see diagram above). You can also stimulate the gland by gently massaging the area of the stomach. Spend more time with the tuning fork in the areas that are painful. You can also stimulate the pancreas reflex zone on the spine at the point where the lower thoracic (T12) and upper lumbar (L1) meet with your tuning fork. Interaction with the Solar Plexus Chakra front and back will directly affect the pancreas gland.

You can also place the stem end of your activated fork on the Pancreas reflex point.

LOWER thoracic & LUMBAR VERTABRAE

The pancreas gland resonates with the lower thoracic vertebrae, T7 through T12, pictured in green, and the Lumbar vertebrae L1 through L5, pictured in blue.

This section of the spine resonates with the Pancreas/Lower thoracic & Lumbar tuning fork frequency. Spinal nerves, bone, tissue and fluids can be favorably affected by this frequency.

GONADS, Physically

The gonads are the ovaries in a woman and testes in a man. They are the main source of sex hormones, which are the chemicals that secrete the essences for new life via eggs and sperm.

A female's ovaries are located on both sides of the uterus, below the opening of the fallopian tubes (tubes that extend from the uterus to the ovaries). They are about the size of unshelled almonds. In addition to containing the egg cells necessary for reproduction, the ovaries also produce estrogen and progesterone.

A male's testes are located in a pouch that hangs suspended outside the body between the legs. The testes produce harmones called androgens, the most important of which is testosterone.

GONADS GLAND, Spiritually

The sexual glands are about creation/creativity and accepting and embracing the various stages of life.

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

Care must be taken when making contact directly with the testicles. It is best to use the Gonad tuning fork off the body near the testicles. For a woman, light touch on the abodomen in the area of the ovaries is fine. Making contact with the Sacral water chakra will also be making contact with the reproductive system as a whole in both men and women.

Place the stem end of your activated fork on the Ovary and Testicle reflex zone which is located diagonally below the outside ankle bone. Deeply massaging this area is also beneficial.

SACRUM

The triangular shapped Sacrum (meaning "sacred bone") consists of 5 vertebrae in an adult after age 25, at which time it usually becomes fused. In a child 0-26, it consists of four or five sacral vertebrae. It is pictured in magenta in the diagram and resonates with the gonads.

This section of the spine resonates with the Gonads/Sacrum tuning fork frequency. Spinal nerves, bone, tissue and fluids can be favorably affected by this frequency.

ADRENAL GLANDS, Physically

Physically, the pair of adrenal glands, also referred to as the suprarenal glands, are are triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney. Adrenal glands work hand-in-hand with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Their primary function is to govern the body's adaptations to stress of any kind.

ADRENAL GLANDS, Spiritually

The adrenal glands are related to the Root Chakra in several ways. They greatly assist us in keeping our Soul on the physical plane and provide the basic needs for survival. The adrenal glands are intimately involved with our absorbtion of vital pranic life force energy in the ethers all around us. This prana restores our adrenal glands, keeping them vital.

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

Each adrenal gland is only about 2" high by 1 1/4-2" wide by 1/4" thick and sit on top of each kidney (see illustration below). The adrenal glands are located just underneath the 11th and 12th ribs (the last 2 ribs) on the back plus a little bit beyond the ribs and about 1/3 of the way out from the spine. You can make light contact with your hands or tone your activated tuning fork over and/or on these areas.

You can also place the stem end of your activated fork on the Adrenal reflex point.

COCCYX

The Coccyx (tailbone) consists of 4 fused vertebra and is pictured in red in the diagram. It is located at the end of the spinal column and resonates with the adrenal glands.

This section of the spine resonates with the Adrenals/Coccyx tuning fork frequency. Spinal nerves, bone, tissue and fluids can be favorably affected by this frequency.