What is ageing?

Aging is the natural process of growing older, marked by gradual changes in the physical, mental, and biological functions of a person over time.

How does the sequence of life appear in a person over time?

As a person ages, life unfolds in a sequence that reflects growth, maturation, and eventual decline in various physiological and cognitive capacities. This process is influenced by both genetic factors and external environmental conditions.

Is there any external influence that controls our biological clock?

Yes, external factors, particularly light, significantly influence our biological clock. The biological clock, governed by the pineal gland in the brain, regulates our circadian rhythm, which determines our sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes.

How does our biological clock determine the relationship between time and our physical world?

The biological clock interprets the duration and intensity of light exposure to synchronize the body's internal processes with the external environment. This synchronization allows our bodies to maintain a sense of time, aligning our sleep, activity, and energy levels with the natural cycles of day and night.

The Sun’s influence extends beyond photosynthesis—a process by which plants convert solar energy into organic fuel. In the animal kingdom, the Sun affects the diurnal (day and night) cycles and seasonal patterns that directly influence aging.

The third eye is often associated with religious visions, the ability to perceive chakras and auras, and other spiritual experiences. In various cultural practices, such as Taoism and Zen, the third eye is central to certain meditative techniques. In Hindu mythology, the third eye of Lord Shiva is sometimes analogized to the pineal gland.

I’m not offering a neurosurgeon’s perspective on the third eye, but it’s a fact in medical science that the pineal gland serves as the body’s third eye. Situated in the third ventricle at the brain’s rear, this gland plays a crucial role in interpreting the average length of day by responding to light exposure. It secretes melatonin in the absence of light, setting the body’s internal clock.

in Japanese, "third eye training" involves focusing attention on the point between the eyebrows with the eyes closed. In Hindu mythology, the third eye of Lord Shiva, though is described in forehead(by most) is also described by few to be actually located in the rear of the head, an analogy to pineal gland (Ref: https://blavatskytheosophy.com/the-third-eye-and-the-pineal-gland/).

I am not giving a neurosurgeon’s perspective of the third eye, rather, it’s a proven fact in medical science. The third eye does exist and gives the vision of life for the individual. The pineal gland, located in the third ventricle of the brain (at the rear portion of brain) is the anatomical third eye of the body. The light rays when reach our pineal gland, convey information of the average length of day (exposure to light), which over a period of time is interpreted as seasons. It secretes Melatonin in absence of light. A chemical indication of day night cycle within our body is set here.

illustration of melatonin release anatomy

The pineal gland in close association with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland sets the circadian rhythm of life.  Which is the daily variations in our body with respect to day / night cycle, our timing of sleep & activity and energy needs. Through the influence on all hormones of the body, they together bring about short and long term changes in the body mechanism ultimately controlling the growth and ageing in a person.

 The past decade of research has converged on an understanding that in many or perhaps even most instances, causality with respect to disease, disorders, and maladaptive development—as well as the preservation of health and maintenance of normative, adaptive development—is best viewed as an interplay between genome-based biology and environmental exposures. This understanding represents a clear departure from the historical views that human morbidities are attributable to either pathogenic environments or faulty genes.

Growth and ageing are natural. There are genetic codes set in a given individual, but are influenced significantly by the environmental factors. Healthy environment is not easy to find, thanks to mindless development that is happening around the world. Our quality of food, air and water are going to only deteriorate with time. Our lifestyle and stress further adds to these worries. Wellness is the concept which all of us should work towards, the best investment that we can do for ourselves.

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The third eye is real and its disturbance is now experienced by most of the population as lifestyle disorders. The biological clock has been re-set in all of us, probably due to over exposure to artificial light, more so with the advent of computers and smart phones. Early puberty, obesity, infertility, insomnia (lack of sleep) and early physical changes of ageing are quite common nowadays.

We cannot go back to the dark ages, however, we can make an attempt to follow a routine in life. With balance of work, activity and adequate sleep, we can at-least work towards the remedial measures.

Sleep is the only way to reduce light exposure to our biological clock. Without it, we may age more rapidly.

Engaging in regular physical activity, avoiding caffeine after 4 PM, and having an early dinner can promote restful sleep—though this is easier said than done in our technology-driven world. For those who work night shifts, getting 6 to 7 hours of sleep is crucial despite the challenges.

To age gracefully and maintain health, we must combat stress and lead a balanced lifestyle. Sleep is vital—not only for resting the body and mind but also for maintaining the proper timing of our biological clock, the third eye.

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