Music seems to have an effect on our moods and health in much the same way color does. Soft music, when combined with some relaxation techniques, has been used to alleviate stress and relax muscles. Music touches the spirit and can be very relaxing and healing so why don’t more people use it to help themselves. Researchers suggest that music promotes the production of pain-killing hormones called endorphins in the brain. Music therapy has produced some good results in those undergoing cardiac rehabilitation or alcohol and drug rehabilitation; those suffering from asthma, depression, high blood pressure, migraines and ulcers; and those who have mental health issues including mental retardation and children with developmental delays. Today you can focus your entire career on Music Therapy. If you come to D.C. you have the option of attending a program called the Mozart Effect which is used for children with delays but also for adults who want to improve their memory bank. Type Mozart Effect and you’ll be amazed at all the information that is available.
Introducing slow alternative or classical music to the background in your home or car can change the entire mood of the home without you having to say a word. That can be a useful tool for a Mom, I know I use it in our home with my four boys.
I’ve always used music as my form of healing the spirit. I am able to escape from daily stressors when I sink myself into a chair and listen to my favorite music. Depending on the mood I may be listening to Journey, other times you will find me in the car blaring to Prince. But, when I really need to heal the spirit I meditate to drums. Drumming will alter your thinking immediately. The rhythm alters your thought process and you immediately begin to relax and when time allows I will use the drumming to journey to help the spirit find answers to problems and questions.
Tonight I’m typing to the music of Mama Mia but later I intend to fill myself with Suzanne Cianni, she’s known as the diva of electronic music, I recommend all of her music but I particularly like Seven Waves and Velocity of Love. However, the man who holds soothes the soul completely is one man alone and his name is Prince.
~It’s amazing what benefits music can be with your health, try using music the next time you need to change your mood~
