Recently I shared this graphic on social media:
I got a lot of responses to two of these items...
Any guesses which two??
If you picked sunglasses and air pods, you are right.
While sunglasses may look cool, you may be surprised at what they can be doing to your body...
Every cell in your body communicates with every other cell through light. The natural spectrum of light that hits our eyes has so many incredible frequencies that modern science has not discovered them all yet.
Simply put, “sunglasses are cellular suicide”. (Richard Wilson)
Sunglasses remove the UV rays, altering the natural spectrum of light entering your eyes, which can create disease.
These frequencies and spectrum of light feed your pineal and pituitary glands, letting your brain know it is sunny out so your skin can prepare for direct sunlight and making vitamin D. Wearing sunglasses blocks your pineal gland, tricking your brain into thinking it is cloudy out, so your skin is not prepared for sun exposure. This is one of the main reasons people get skin cancer...not because of the sun but because of the glasses...
Although the pineal gland isn’t fully understood yet, it is understood that you don’t want to mess with it...
Other downsides of sunglasses include eye fatigue. Not only do your eyes need sunlight but forcing them to look through “tinted” glasses, they must work harder, putting them under stress.
Your body may not produce as much Vitamin D. Why does that matter? Vitamin D is important for your bones, muscle function and your immune system health.
Not getting that natural light in your eyes may also impact your hormonal health. Sunshine in the morning, without glasses, activates your pituitary gland telling it to release hormones that get your thyroid gland producing its hormones; stimulates your endocrine system; creates those happy hormones dopamine and serotonin; as well as supports metabolic, neurotransmitter and cardiovascular health.
And then there is melatonin - a powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer hormone that supports blood sugar, cravings, addictions and even stress. It has been called the “king of the hormones”. Having trouble sleeping?? Lack of sun exposure on your eyes can lead to a disruption in your circadian rhythm, that natural sleep/wake cycle, again tied to melatonin.
It has also been reported that sunglasses may promote mental health disorders and depression. According to Ayurveda’s law, “like increases like”, so the literal darkness of sunglasses may increase emotional darkness. Whereas sunlight, on your body and hitting your bare eyes, creates natural opioids, beta endorphins, that boost your emotional and mental state.
This is not to say, however, that if you need to wear sunglasses, or are in a very bright environment like snow, not to wear them! There are some medical conditions that cause hyper-sensitivity to bright light, resulting in headaches, fatigue, inflammation, etc. Don’t strain your eyes, but you can strengthen them by allowing them to take in the full spectrum of natural light over time. Wearing a cool hat is always an option. ;)
It is suggested to get outside at least 50 minutes a day, whether it is sunny or not, letting that daylight into your eyes and onto your body, especially early in the morning.
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What else surprised you on this list?
Last post on our early summer organ support journey! I'd love to hear what you learned, what you loved or if you would like to see more emails like this!
PROSTATE:
Emotions: Feeling inferior; stuck; ashamed; helpless; guarded; lacking confidence; rejecting masculinity; deep seated disappointment, resentment or guilt.
A small, squishy gland about the size of a ping pong ball, the prostate is located just below the bladder, deep inside the groin area where it produces a fluid that forms part of the semen.
Foods to avoid for prostate health include meat like beef, lamb and pork; milk, cheese and other dairy products; processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, sausages; soda; sugary or fried foods; tomatoes; vinegar; citrus fruits; alcohol; caffeine; spinach, rhubarb and nuts.
Foods that support prostate health include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, salmon, sardines, herring, trout, mackerel, almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, bananas, tomatoes, soya beans, and green tea.
TESTES
Emotions – masculine principle; masculinity; gratitude; swallowed up; repression.
The testes, or male reproductive organs, produce sperm and secrete hormones, primarily testosterone. They are in the scrotum, just behind the penis, but sometimes one or both do not move down into the scrotum once they develop.
The right testicle can be slightly larger and the left hangs lower and usually that difference is nothing to worry about, but it can sometimes indicate a problem. If there is pain or a change in shape, consult your doctor.
For testicular health, it is recommended you avoid all hydrogenated oils, trans fats, deep fried foods, margarine, artificial sweeteners, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and soda, as well as decrease your sugar, white flour, and processed food intake.
Instead, it is suggested that you include foods like oranges, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, grapes, Brazil nuts, sardines, salmon, and turmeric in your diet.
Oils for the men include Mister, Highest Potential, Trauma Life, Forgiveness, Golden Rod.
UTERUS
Emotions – discounting feminine part of self; holding on to old hurts; issues with your mother; depleted; ungrounded; unsupported; neglected; unbalanced; focused on other people’s problems; unappreciative of self; or need for approval.
Approximately 2” wide, 3” long and 1 ½” thick, the uterus, also called the womb, is a hollow, inverted pear-shaped muscular organ located between the bladder and rectum whose function is to nourish a fertilized egg until the fetus is ready to be delivered. It is divided into two parts – the cervix and the corpus. The corpus is the larger part and what expands during pregnancy.
Common uterine problems include fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, polyps, scar tissue, or infection. The first sign of a problem with your uterus may be bleeding between cycles or after intercourse.
Foods to clean your uterus include lemon, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, fiber, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, cold water fish and castor oil.
OVARIES
Emotions – swallowed up; repression; not safe to be; holding on to old hurts; not trusting your intuition; low self-esteem; neglect; worry; focused on aging.
Ovaries are two oval-shaped organs that produce and store a woman’s eggs and make the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. When a baby girl is born, her ovaries will hold hundreds of thousands to millions of eggs, but throughout her lifetime, only about 300-400 of those eggs will mature and be released.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, irregular or absent menstrual cycles, or absence of ovulation is considered a kidney disease process. The kidney in TCM is considered the root cause in polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Food rich in Vitamin A (cod liver oil, eggs, milk, sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, and pumpkin); selenium (whole wheat bread, Brazil nuts, meats, eggs, and shellfish); and Vitamin C (fresh produce, strawberries, oranges, red peppers, and broccoli), all support ovary function and health, along with fighting cancer formation.
Oils for the women might be Sclaressence, Dragon Time, Highest Potential, Trauma Life, SARA, Forgiveness, Inner Child, Clary Sage Jasmine or Ylang Ylang.
For both male and female:
Chakra and Color: Root chakra, Orange
Meridian: Circulation Sex
Time of day: 7-9pm
Opposite organ: Stomach
