Whole Beats affect on Hormones in the Brain
In certain brain wave frequencies the brain releases numerous highly beneficial substances. As we become older, the brain creates lesser quantities of these beneficial substances and we therefore develop various ageing symptoms and diseases.
Recent research performed by Dr. Vincent Giampapa, M.D., a prominent anti-aging researcher and past-president of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, revealed that regular deep meditation, entering states of Alpha, Theta and Delta dramatically affects production of three important hormones related to increased longevity, stress, and enhanced well-being:
DHEA, cortisol, and melatonin.
At the slower Alpha, Theta, and Delta brainwave patterns, production of DHEA and melatonin increases significantly.
Whole Beats use the technology of binaural beats audio to entrain the brain waves to Delta, Theta, and Alpha levels thus assisting in the natural production of these chemicals in DHEA, melatonin, and even Human Growth Hormone, a chemical produced by the pituitary gland known as the "anti-aging hormone". These same brain wave frequencies are also known to reduce the “stress hormone” known as cortisone.
One study noted an increase in DHEA of as much as 44%.
Some even had DHEA increases of up to 90%
DHEA is extremely important.
DHEA, is produced by your adrenal glands, it is a precursor, or source ingredient, to virtually every hormone your body needs.
DHEA level is a key determinant of physiological age and resistance to disease. When levels are low, you're more susceptible to aging and disease; when they're high, the body is at its peak—vibrant, healthy, and able to fight disease successfully.
DHEA acts as a buffer against stress-related hormones (such as cortisol), which is why as you get older and make less DHEA you become more susceptible to stress and disease.
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (December 11, 1986) found that a 100 microgram per deciliter increase in DHEA blood levels corresponded with a 48% reduction in mortality due to cardiovascular disease—and a 36% reduction in mortality for any reason!
On the other hand, the staudes show cortisol levels declined by an average of 47%. Cortisol is the major age-accelerating hormone.
Cortisol is a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands. According to Dr. Giampapa, cortisol is the major age-accelerating hormone. It also interferes with learning and memory and is, in general, bad news for your health and your well-being.
Cortisol is the "stress hormone," and the more of it you have, the more stressed you feel...the more vulnerable to disease you are and the faster you age!
Studies also show Melatonin increases were even more astounding, with average increases of 98% recorded. Many participants even had increases of up to 300%.
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland and helps to create restful sleep. The inability to sleep soundly can dramatically decrease the quality of your life and greatly speed up the aging process. The production of this important hormone rapidly declines with age.
New research also reveals that Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant.
Biological implications of reduced melatonin:
Melatonin is a ubiquitous neurohormone whose production is low during the day and high at night. It passes through cell membranes and acts as a highly potent antioxidant to scavenge free radicals that cause damage to DNA, Reiter (1995).
Hence melatonin reduction is involved with diseases produced by free radicals, including cancer, aging, neurological diseases, acute heart disease and heart attack, Reiter and Robinson (1995).
The circadian cycle involvement of melatonin shows that reduced melatonin will alter blood pressure and heart rate, neurological cardiopulmonary and reproductive functions.
It suggests that reduced melatonin will also reduce immune system competence and enhances the risk of cardiac, neurological and carcinogenic disease and death through reducing its antioxidant activity. These predictions are checked against clinical studies.
Reiter and Robinson (1995) and Brzezinski (1997) reviewed the clinical studies involved with reduced melatonin. Dr Brzezinski identifies roles for melatonin in sleep and circadian rhythm, mood, sexual maturation, reproduction, cancer, immune system response and aging.