Our glandular system tells the body how to work. Part of its job is to release hormones which act as chemical messengers between the brain and the organs. These hormones can have an enormous impact on the way we feel.
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Let’s travel down the body and look at some of the major glands. The pineal gland in the centre of the brain acts as our biological clock.
The pituitary gland, located at the base of the skull is the master gland of hormones.
The thyroid gland, located in the neck, regulates metabolism and our fight/flight mechanism.
The parathyroid glands, located behind the thyroid glands, control the level of calcium in our blood and bones.
The thymus gland, situated in the middle of the chest, helps to build a strong immune system.
The pancreas, which is connected to the small intestine, is vital to digestion.
The adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys, help us to deal with stress.
The reproductive glands, known as gonads, are ovaries in women and testicles in men.
When our glands stop working properly we often suffer emotional distress such as fear, anxiety, impatience, lack of foresight, shame, and inability to make a decision. We can feel out of control of our lives and unable to find joy.
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Musically, symphonies and sonatas can help to harmonise the glandular system. Organ music with its drones can also be helpful. Nocturnes – night music – can calm the glandular system.
Examples of gland-helping symphonies and sonatas are Handel’s Water Music; Beethoven’s Symphony numbers 3 and 7; Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien.
An example of organ music is Widor’s Toccata and Fugue.
Examples of Nocturnes are those by Chopin. His piano Etudes can also be helpful for any glandular disturbances and as an aid to re-establishing harmony.
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If you would like to understand more about this subject, then read Ted Andrews’ book Music Therapy for Non-Musicians, Dragonhawk Publishing, 1997.
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With wishes for a happy, peaceful and loving February.
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