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Originally posted by stereologist
reply to post by KhufuKeplerTriangle
The Moon often passes in front of the Earth. So what?
Really? I assume you are talking about the fact that menstruation tends to follow a roughly 28 day cycle (which varies). How does the moon do that? Are you claiming that women all menstruate at the same time?
influences human reproductive systems.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by prevenge
Really? I assume you are talking about the fact that menstruation tends to follow a roughly 28 day cycle (which varies). How does the moon do that? Are you claiming that women all menstruate at the same time?
influences human reproductive systems.
The fact that the menstrual cycle roughly coincides with the orbital period of the Moon does not indicate that the human reproductive system is influenced by the gravitational influence of the Moon.
edit on 10/22/2012 by Phage because: (no reason given)
A 1979 study of 305 women found that approximately one-third of the subjects had lunar period cycles in length, i.e., a mean cycle length of 29.5 days plus or minus 1 day. Almost two-thirds of the subjects started their cycle in the brighter half of the lunar cycle, significantly more than would be expected by random distribution.[34] Another study found a statistically significant number of menstruations occurred around the new moon.[35]
this isn't what we're talking about
The "alignments" he talks about are nothing special. They happen all the time. To say that the "alignments" cause earthquakes is about like saying flushing my toilet does.
What gets me is all of the alignments that match up with large EQs.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by prevenge
this isn't what we're talking about
What were you talking about?edit on 10/22/2012 by Phage because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by IndieA
The "alignments" he talks about are nothing special. They happen all the time. To say that the "alignments" cause earthquakes is about like saying flushing my toilet does.
What gets me is all of the alignments that match up with large EQs.edit on 10/23/2012 by Phage because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by prevenge
A 1979 study of 305 women found that approximately one-third of the subjects had lunar period cycles in length, i.e., a mean cycle length of 29.5 days plus or minus 1 day. Almost two-thirds of the subjects started their cycle in the brighter half of the lunar cycle, significantly more than would be expected by random distribution.[34] Another study found a statistically significant number of menstruations occurred around the new moon.[35]
en.wikipedia.org...
it's suggested - of course further study is in need but you get the point. there's a high correlation.. anyway.. this isn't what we're talking about... you can write up a different thread on it if you like. or join an already existing one.
The average age of menarche in humans is 12–13 years, but is normal anywhere between ages 8 and 16. Factors such as heredity, diet and overall health can accelerate or delay menarche.[7] The cessation of menstrual cycles at the end of a woman's reproductive period is termed menopause. The average age of menopause in women is 52 years, with anywhere between 45 and 55 being common. Menopause before age 45 is considered premature in industrialised countries.[8] Like the age of menarche, the age of menopause is largely a result of cultural and biological factors;[9] however, illnesses, certain surgeries, or medical treatments may cause menopause to occur earlier than it might have otherwise.[10]
The word "menstruation" is etymologically related to "moon". The terms "menstruation" and "menses" are derived from the Latin mensis (month), which in turn relates to the Greek mene (moon) and to the roots of the English words month and moon.[69]
Some authors believe that, historically, women in traditional societies without nightlighting ovulated with the full moon and menstruated with the new moon,[70] and one author documents the controversial attempts to use the association to improve the rhythm method of regulating conception.[69][71]
Some studies in both humans[72] and other animals[73] have found that artificial light at night does influence the menstrual cycle in humans and the estrus cycle in mice (cycles are more regular in the absence of artificial light at night). It has also been suggested that bright light exposure in the morning promotes more regular cycles.[74] One author has suggested that sensitivity of women's cycles to nightlighting is caused by nutritional deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals.[75]
A meta-analysis of studies from 1996 showed no correlation between the human menstrual cycle and the lunar cycle.[76][77][78][79][80][81] Dogon villagers did not have electric lighting and spent most nights outdoors, talking and sleeping; so they were an ideal population for detecting a lunar influence; none, however, was found.[82]]
Exactly what future celestial events did they know about? Something happening this December?
I do however, still find it interesting that the Maya knew so much about future celestial events
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by IndieA
Exactly what future celestial events did they know about? Something happening this December?
I do however, still find it interesting that the Maya knew so much about future celestial events
During the approximately 33 years between November 10,755, and September 6, 788, all of teh 77 solar eclipses affecting the planet occurred within three days of dates appearing in the table. Although most of these eclipses did not affect the Maya area, the table itself provides a mechanism for recognizing and discounting irrelevant predictions.
Originally posted by saige45
reply to post by prevenge
Originally posted by prevenge
A 1979 study of 305 women found that approximately one-third of the subjects had lunar period cycles in length, i.e., a mean cycle length of 29.5 days plus or minus 1 day. Almost two-thirds of the subjects started their cycle in the brighter half of the lunar cycle, significantly more than would be expected by random distribution.[34] Another study found a statistically significant number of menstruations occurred around the new moon.[35]
en.wikipedia.org...
it's suggested - of course further study is in need but you get the point. there's a high correlation.. anyway.. this isn't what we're talking about... you can write up a different thread on it if you like. or join an already existing one.
Only if you consider approximately 1/3 a high correlation.
There is no significant data that substansiates your claim. It's like flipping a coin 500 times, getting heads 450 times and tails 50 times. Then trying to state that a flipped coin tends to land on heads. It's just not true.
Mathematically a flipped coin's probability to land on heads or tails will always be 1/2.
With regards to the menstruational cycle of women, there are many factors (age, date of birth, heredity, diet and overall health) that determine when a woman begins her menstral cycle and when her cycle ends.
The average age of menarche in humans is 12–13 years, but is normal anywhere between ages 8 and 16. Factors such as heredity, diet and overall health can accelerate or delay menarche.[7] The cessation of menstrual cycles at the end of a woman's reproductive period is termed menopause. The average age of menopause in women is 52 years, with anywhere between 45 and 55 being common. Menopause before age 45 is considered premature in industrialised countries.[8] Like the age of menarche, the age of menopause is largely a result of cultural and biological factors;[9] however, illnesses, certain surgeries, or medical treatments may cause menopause to occur earlier than it might have otherwise.[10]
The word "menstruation" is etymologically related to "moon". The terms "menstruation" and "menses" are derived from the Latin mensis (month), which in turn relates to the Greek mene (moon) and to the roots of the English words month and moon.[69]
Some authors believe that, historically, women in traditional societies without nightlighting ovulated with the full moon and menstruated with the new moon,[70] and one author documents the controversial attempts to use the association to improve the rhythm method of regulating conception.[69][71]
Some studies in both humans[72] and other animals[73] have found that artificial light at night does influence the menstrual cycle in humans and the estrus cycle in mice (cycles are more regular in the absence of artificial light at night). It has also been suggested that bright light exposure in the morning promotes more regular cycles.[74] One author has suggested that sensitivity of women's cycles to nightlighting is caused by nutritional deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals.[75]
A meta-analysis of studies from 1996 showed no correlation between the human menstrual cycle and the lunar cycle.[76][77][78][79][80][81] Dogon villagers did not have electric lighting and spent most nights outdoors, talking and sleeping; so they were an ideal population for detecting a lunar influence; none, however, was found.[82]]
Source
-saige-edit on 23-10-2012 by saige45 because: (no reason given)
well the pineal, a photo-sensetive gland, which controlls our rythmic cycles in close communication with the pituitary..
What does that have to do with photosensitivity?
the moon's gravitational force also causes massive oceanic tidal shifts and influences human reproductive systems.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by prevenge
well the pineal, a photo-sensetive gland, which controlls our rythmic cycles in close communication with the pituitary..
But you said this:
What does that have to do with photosensitivity?
the moon's gravitational force also causes massive oceanic tidal shifts and influences human reproductive systems.
Originally posted by prevenge
well the pineal, a photo-sensetive gland, which controlls our rythmic cycles in close communication with the pituitary..
I don't see why these people doing the studies aren't connecting those dots..
but then again..l if you, do not want to believe what i'm proposing.. then you will find research supporting your side of the argument.. obviously..and proclaim yourself the righteously correct one in the situation.
i however will do just the same and so there's really no point in communicating with one another kthnx bye
Dogon villagers did not have electric lighting and spent most nights outdoors, talking and sleeping; so they were an ideal population for detecting a lunar influence; none, however, was found.[82]]
Originally posted by saige45
reply to post by prevenge
Originally posted by prevenge
well the pineal, a photo-sensetive gland, which controlls our rythmic cycles in close communication with the pituitary..
I don't see why these people doing the studies aren't connecting those dots..
but then again..l if you, do not want to believe what i'm proposing.. then you will find research supporting your side of the argument.. obviously..and proclaim yourself the righteously correct one in the situation.
i however will do just the same and so there's really no point in communicating with one another kthnx bye
First, I never stated that I was the "righteously correct one".
Second, you made a statement essentially proclaiming that the lunar cycle and the menstruation cycle were linked while your source states that approximately 1/3 of the participants had exhibited menstruation periods in conjunction with the lunar cycle.
It is not necessary to take such a defensive posture.
Now your second proposal is that there may be a link between the pineal gland and the lunar cycle. It is nice to speculate and you place the blame on those conducting the study for not finding a link between the two. I would suggest that if you feel this strongly about the subject that you conduct your own experiments to determine if there is such a link.
I suspect, however, that since photosensitivity was taken into account;
Dogon villagers did not have electric lighting and spent most nights outdoors, talking and sleeping; so they were an ideal population for detecting a lunar influence; none, however, was found.[82]]
That you may be beating a dead horse.
Source
-saige-