Brain-Uterus-Foot-Toes-"Toe-Ring"

In this blog, I am willing to explain in detail, about the importance of “toe-ring”, dedicated to all those who believe that the scientific explanation about the significance of wearing a toe-ring by married women is just “pseudo-science”. It is saddening to say that, people who are born in the country which is known for its rich culture and heritage, are un-believing in it and call it fake.

What inspired me to write this blog is that I was just going through another blog which had mis-leading interpretations and hateredness about Indian traditions, especially about wearing a toe-ring by Indian married women. As per human psycology, it proves that, all those who are not willing to accept the scientific theory behind the significance of wearing a toe-ring, are doing so, because of their ignorance and they are blaming the age-old tradition, expressing hatredness towards men and revealing how not to follow tradition just by doing against – whatever is said by in-laws. It may also include the influence of western life-style.

This article is for such people who are revealing their own dis-honesty, inferiour behaviour, limited knowledge and thinking abilities, do not value their own relations and over-confident about all the above.

My questions to all of you:

1. How many of you gave a simple thought towards, the reasons behind such an old tradition?

2. When there exists a tradition, from when and where did it originate?

3. Who started this and what is the objective?

If you had done some research (and not wild guesses with your own limited knowledge) on your own, instead of unhealthy comments (mis-leading the society), you could have been more convinced. I am not going to answer all the questions listed above as I wish you to do some home-work (if interested !!) . But, I am surely going to explain the Science behind “Toe-ring” with medical proof.

Before that, those who need scientific explaination, I need you to ponder upon the following points:

1. When you cannot see UV rays, X – Rays , Radio waves etc., with the naked eye, why do you believe they exist?

2. You believe that Earth acts as a magent, but according to you, it should attract only iron or another magnetic material. But, it attracts everything, rubber, plant, humans, air etc.

3. You have studied that electricity passes through conductors and an electric coil produces magnetic field around itself. But, you forget that how the conductors behave when they come in contact with electric or magnetic field.

The above points, now you may feel irrelevent though, you will realise its effect after reading the blog completely.

Some facts we should know about our culture :

In ancient days, girls used to get married at a very young age (sometimes before they reach their puberty). Soon after marriage, they were supposed to apply kumkum, sindhoor, nose-ring, mangalya and toe-rings (5 ornaments to show their enhanced status – “Muttaide” in kannada). This status gave her security and men (in those days were not like rapists of today), respected them, even if they were younger to them. In to-days scenario, majority of both men and women are not being traditional, hence the consequences.

Second fact all of you are aware about is the menstruation cycle among females. During the period, it is well known and proved fact that there will be behavioral changes, which may include anxiety, depression, irritation, weight gain and abdominal discomfort.

With these facts known, let me give detailed proof for the connection between Brain, uterus, Foot and the Toe and then the proof for significance of toe-ring.

The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is about the size of a pea and sits in the small, bony cavity (sella turcica) at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland is divided into two sections: the anterior lobe (adenohypophysis) and the posterior lobe (neurohypophysis). The posterior pituitary is, in effect, a projection of the hypothalamus. It does not produce its own hormones, but only stores and releases the hormones created by the hypothalamus, whereas the anterior pituitary produces and secretes its own hormones.

ADH and oxytocin harmones are produced in neuronal cell bodies of the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei in the hypothalamus. They are then transported along the axons of the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract to the posterior pituitary, where they are stored. Later they are released into the capillary plexus of the infundibular process which passes the hormones to the posterior hypophyseal portal veins for distribution to target cells in other tissues.

Oxytocin is the harmone that stimulates contraction of uterus during child birth; Stimulates contraction of mammary glands to cause milk ejection. . Oxytocin is thought to influence a number of other physiological and behavioral processes as well, particularly sexual and social behaviour in females.

In the uterus, oxytocin exerts its effects by binding to oxytocin receptors on smooth-muscle cells. In late pregnancy (at term) and in preterm labour, the number of oxytocin receptors increases, accompanied by a marked increase in the sensitivity of the uterus to oxytocin. During fetal expulsion, the posterior pituitary releases oxytocin in pulses (though pulsatile secretion is not always present). Oxytocin is also secreted locally by intrauterine tissues, suggesting a role for paracrine oxytocin signaling during labour.

The anterior pituitary gland produces seven important hormones: human growth hormone (hGH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin (PRL), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH). Each of these hormones targets specific receptors in the body to stimulate specific glands and tissues in the body.

FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) promotes gamete production and estrogen production in Gonads of females.

LH (Luteinizing hormone) Stimulates sex hormone secretion; ovulation and corpus luteum formation also in Gonads among females.

Our article would only highlight Oxytocin, FSH and LH to prove significance of toe-ring.

Moving on the the nervouse system, let me explain the path of different viens in the female human body in the form of a network which are responsible in carrying the harmones from the Brain to the uterus and extended till toes.

This explain the journey of veins from Brain to uterus.

The veins of the lower extremity are subdivided, like those of the upper, into two sets,superficial and deep; the superficial veins are placed beneath the integument between the two layers of superficial fascia; the deep veins accompany the arteries.

The superficial veins of the lower extremity are the great and small saphenous veins and their tributaries.

On the dorsum of the foot the dorsal digital veins receive, in the clefts between the toes, the intercapitular veins from the plantar cutaneous venous arch and join to form short common digital veins which unite across the distal ends of the metatarsal bones in a dorsal venous arch. Proximal to this arch is an irregular venous net-work which receives tributaries from the deep veins and is joined at the sides of the foot by a medialand a lateral marginal vein, formed mainly by the union of branches from the superficial parts of the sole of the foot.

On the sole of the foot the superficial veins form a plantar cutaneous venous archwhich extends across the roots of the toes and opens at the sides of the foot into the medial and lateral marginal veins. Proximal to this arch is a plantar cutaneous venous net-work which is especially dense in the fat beneath the heel; this net-work communicates with the cutaneous venous arch and with the deep veins, but is chiefly drained into the medial and lateral marginal veins.

The great saphenous vein (v. saphena magna; internal or long saphenous vein), the longest vein in the body, begins in the medial marginal vein of the dorsum of the foot and ends in the femoral vein about 3 cm. below the inguinal ligament. It ascends in front of the tibial malleolus and along the medial side of the leg in relation with the saphenous nerve. It runs upward behind the medial condyles of the tibia and femur and along the medial side of the thigh and, passing through the fossa ovalis, ends in the femoral vein.

The plantar digital veins (vv. digitales plantares) arise from plexuses on the plantar surfaces of the digits, and, after sending intercapitular veins to join the dorsal digital veins, unite to form four metatarsal veins; these run backward in the metatarsal spaces, communicate, by means of perforating veins, with the veins on the dorsum of the foot, and unite to form the deep plantar venous arch which lies alongside the plantar arterial arch. From the deep plantar venous arch the medial and lateral plantar veins run backward close to the corresponding arteries and, after communicating with the great and small saphenous veins, unite behind the medial malleolus to form the posterior tibial veins. The posterior tibial veins (vv. tibiales posteriores) accompany the posterior tibial artery, and are joined by the peroneal veins.

The Popliteal Vein is formed by the junction of the anterior and posterior tibial veins at the lower border of the Popliteus; it ascends through the popliteal fossa to the aperture in the Adductor magnus, where it becomes the femoral vein. The femoral vein accompanies the femoral artery through the upper two-thirds of the thigh.

The external iliac vein receives the inferior epigastric, deep iliac circumflex, and pubic veins. The Inferior Epigastric Vein is formed by the union of the venæ comitantes of the inferior epigastric artery, which communicate above with the superior epigastric vein; it joins the external iliac about 1.25 cm. above the inguinal ligament. The Deep Iliac Circumflex Vein is formed by the union of the venæ comitantes of the deep iliac circumflex artery, and joins the external iliac vein about 2 cm. above the inguinal ligament. The Pubic Vein communicates with the obturator vein in the obturator foramen, and ascends on the back of the pubis to the external iliac vein. The hypogastric vein begins near the upper part of the greater sciatic foramen, passes upward behind and slightly medial to the hypogastric artery and, at the brim of the pelvis, joins with the external iliac to form the common iliac vein.

The common iliac veins are formed by the union of the external iliac and hypogastric veins, in front of the sacroiliac articulation; passing obliquely upward toward the right side, they end upon the fifth lumbar vertebra, by uniting with each other at an acute angle to form the inferior vena cava. The right common iliac is shorter than the left, nearly vertical in its direction, and ascends behind and then lateral to its corresponding artery. The left common iliac, longer than the right and more oblique in its course, is at first situated on the medial side of the corresponding artery, and then behind the right common iliac. Each common iliac receives the iliolumbar, and sometimes the lateral sacral veins. The left receives, in addition, the middle sacral vein. No valves are found in these veins.

The Middle Sacral Veins (vv. sacrales mediales) accompany the corresponding artery along the front of the sacrum, and join to form a single vein, which ends in the left common iliac vein; sometimes in the angle of junction of the two iliac veins.

The Hepatic Veins (vv. hepaticæ) commence in the substance of the liver, in the terminations of the portal vein and hepatic artery, and are arranged in two groups, upper and lower. The upper group usually consists of three large veins, which converge toward the posterior surface of the liver, and open into the inferior vena cava, while that vessel is situated in the groove on the back part of the liver. The veins of the lower group vary in number, and are of small size; they come from the right and caudate lobes. The hepatic veins run singly, and are in direct contact with the hepatic tissue. They are destitute of valves.

This explains the journey of veins from toe to uterus (bi-directional).

This information is extracted from Human Anatomy lectures and just stacked here in brief. Anybody can do a detailed study on this..(again! If interested).

This entire explaination above, in short and simple, was written as “ There is a nerve that starts with the brain and ends at the toe passing through the heart and uterus.” for easy understanding. Now, even after explaining in detail, I am afraid if anyone has understood yet !!.

My next step is to explain, how Menstrual Cycle can be regulated with the network of these nerves and is there any relation with magnetic field.

What the Moon has to do with the Menstrual Cycle

The moon affects our everyday life! Especially as women. You’ve heard that the moon is what causes the tides. That beautiful force of gravity that operates between the sun, the moon, and the rotation of the earth results in a cosmic lunar pull on bodies of water and even, well, our bodies.

The moon makes a complete orbit around the earth every 28 days (well 27.3 but who’s counting). Similarly a woman’s (regulated) menstrual cycle is 28 days in length. Coincidence?? Not at all!

Every two weeks during the full and new moon, the sun, moon, and earth form a line in our solar system. Due to this astronomical line-up, the earth receives twice it’s typical gravitational pull (thanks to the moon and the sun). During these times, the ocean swells in what is called the spring tide (as in “to burst forth”). Meanwhile, during the other half of the month, our first and third quarter moon works with Mr. Sun to form a 90 degree axis with the earth as its hub. With the gravitational pull at it’s weakest, our ocean is at its lowest, what is called a neap tide. Maybe this picture can describe this a bit better:

HOW THE MOON AFFECTS A WOMAN’S BODY

Just as there are four cycles in a lunar month (new, first quarter, full, and third quarter), there are four cycles in a menstrual month (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and leuteal). Not so coincidentally, every two weeks, a woman’s body “bursts forth” when four hormones and one egg spring into action. Even in nature marine animals and vertebrates follow a similar biological rhythm. Gestation periods and egg hatching’s mimic the cycles of the moon. So incredible. These days women have a lot of external stimuli weighing in their hormonal rhythms. Indoor lighting, an individualistic society, and even hormonal birth control methods have taken them away from the natural flow.

Now, moving to the Silver ring in the toe.

The Sliver as a metal, has its own properties. In the magnetic field ( Earth's ), silver acts as a good conductor (of blood, not current) in the human body. I mean, silver helps in smooth flow of blood, as a catalyst. We have already seen that, the network of nerves that start from Brain, carries the harmones to the uterus and extends till the toe. This was known to our ancient scholars (who did not study Anatomy by disecting dead bodies !!) and hence, designed a system to regulate the flow of blood using the properties of silver.

The feet touching the ground, will experience the maximum gravitational pull (magnetic attraction) and the nerve in the toe, is part of it. The entire human weight is on these feet. If any silver metal is worn in the foot, can improve the blood circulation and oxidation among the tissues in the foot. We have also seen that, magnetic field on earth is also effected by the magnetic pull from Sun and Moon. Therefore, Silver ring were designed to be worn in the toe as toe-rings, which came in direct contact with the tip of the nerves in the foot and also enhanced the beauty of woman. (Woman liked it then !!)

Illustration : People liked Nokia 6606 when it was launched. Now, you don't like it.

Why only married women has to wear toe-rings and sindhoor?

This is a valid question. The answer is, as I have already mentioned above, in olden days, girls used to get married at a very young age. Therefore, it was made a custom to wear toe-rings so that, their MC could be regulated with less difficulty and pain from young age.

Illustration : Because Indian women followed traditions, they are still strong enough, physically and mentally compared to those who do not follow. The amount of physical stress handled, patience, emotions, compassion and sacrifice are the characters we find only in Indian women.

Sindhoor, is not just red vermillion applied on the tip of the fore-head. Sindhoor also had mercury as one of its elements. Mercury will enhance the sexual desires in the human body by activating harmones in the brain. Therefore, Sindhoor was applied only by married women.

MC is not regulated in women residing in other countries?

Valid point. We already know why ancient Indian scholars designed toe-rings for marreid women. We have also understood the effect of magnetic fields due to Earth, Moon and Sun. To be precise, every element in the Universe is effected by the magnetic fields from every other heavenly body. But, the effect varies from one location to another. The effect of Moon, the nearest heavenly body, is different in India and United States. The seasons, the duration of day and night, the climatic conditions and many other factors do act on the human body, differently. People in those countries are adapted to that. If

their MC is regulated or not, all of them on one side does not equal Indian Women on the other side.

The outlook of the Indian women itself is sufficient for every foreigner to bow their head down to salute with respect.

Indian women are greeted with great respect in the entire world. We should maintain it through our traditions passing on to the next generation.

Thank you.