Pineal Gland

Complete darkness at night provides the pineal gland with the signals it needs for proper sleep. Removing artificial light sources from the sleeping environment allows the pineal gland to receive proper darkness signals. Sleeping at appropriate hours allows the pineal gland to support the body's recovery and restorative functions. Ketosis can improve sleep quality by supplying the pineal gland with its preferred fuel. Adequate light exposure through the eyes improves sleep quality. The hormones released by the pineal gland are responsible for revival and renewal in the body. Under standard conditions, the pineal gland releases its hormones between 10 PM and 3 AM. During winter months or in Queensland, pineal hormone release shifts earlier, occurring between 9 PM and 2 AM. Modern science has substantially improved its understanding of pineal gland function and mechanisms. Modern research has confirmed the scientific validity of traditional early-sleep wisdom related to the pineal gland. Medical texts from the 1970s characterized the pineal gland as poorly understood. The pineal gland was not well understood by science in the 1970s. The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland locate…