Posted in: Musicouching by Joshua Miguel on August 17th, 2008 | 11 Comments
The healing power of music.
Have you ever experienced waking-up on the wrong side of the bed? Medical experts suggest that you should switch on your radio and turn the knob to your favorite dance station. Not only will it warm-up your sleepy heads but you will also find yourself dancing on top of your bed. That’s the power of music; it can transform a sleepy elephant into an active monkey in no time.
Research had proven that music has healing powers. Classical, meditative, harp and chanting music can actually strengthen a person’s immune system. In fact, pipe-in music is being installed in various hospitals particularly in recovery rooms to aid in the recuperation of patients. Comforting music is also being played by surgeons before, during, and after operation. According to studies, patients heal rapidly and surgeons are more relaxed performing surgical operations when pleasant music is played in the background.
Music is also a great stress buster and found to be a natural cure for depression. A group of clinically depressed individuals were asked to listen to classical and meditative music for one (1) hour before and after sleep for a span of three (3) weeks. 90% of the patients showed recovery after the session and patients with high-blood pressure also showed improvements in their blood pressure count after three (3) weeks
In the business sector, some companies are playing pleasant music in their workplace. A recent study suggests that employees work efficiently and productively when pleasing music is played in their background.
And finally, music can inspire a weary heart and a lonely soul. The best way to recover from a broken heart is to listen to inspiring music. In case you are suffering from a failed relationship and your world is bluer than ever, try opening that radio and start healing your heartaches and start inspiring yourself with a positive music.
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ThisNachoIsCalledNic September 13th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Nice article! I agree, the effects of music is incredible – can you even imagine what life would be like without it? Thanks for sharing
The Quail February 5th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Awesome article and very true;as a healer I also use music when healing others and it has been used in native American tradition for many years to heal as well.
Juancav February 5th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Music is a natural medicine that carry you to future,past and present time.
eddiego65 February 8th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Music always relaxes me, particularly classical and gospel. Great article.
MMV Abad January 4th, 2010 at 1:23 am
Except hip hop. I enjoy any type of music. Good post.
Glynis Smy January 4th, 2010 at 3:14 am
Music is soothing, interesting article,
kate smedley January 4th, 2010 at 4:50 am
I love music for all moods, very good article and so true.
Darla Cooke January 4th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Excellent article! When I’m feeling upset about something, I’ve found that listening to music does make me feel better.
revivor January 8th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
music has amazing power – I love festival, best weekend of the year
maimai January 9th, 2010 at 9:08 am
you can help me… in my research paper>> your right
am a composer.. but not already recognized.
I love music so much.. even I’m only 16 years old
Melody SJAL April 2nd, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Music is indeed soothing to the soul. Nice post, Jo.