Relaxing with music – everyone knows from their own experience how well that works, whether it’s opera, jazz or Nelly Furtado. The latest research into sound medicine proves that sounds can even heal: Scientific studies have impressively proven that sound can be used to compensate for a lack of energy or calm. And researchers at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore played the sound of a stream to patients during a bronchoscopy. The patients were significantly less afraid and reacted less sensitively to the uncomfortable examination.
Music changes the body’s chemistry
More exciting studies show that sound regulates blood pressure, alters heart rate and improves blood flow to the brain. Music can also have a positive effect on metabolism and hormone levels: stress hormones are reduced and rejuvenation hormones are increasingly released.
Just turn on the radio?
This relaxes you while brushing your teeth, but it is not enough to benefit from all the positive effects of the music. If hard rock happens to be played, you even risk your health, according to a study by Denver biologist Dorothy Retallack. Classical music, for example by Bach, is good for body and soul; the body benefits even more from traditional Indian music, according to the study by the US scientist. This Vedic music puts Dr. medical Ernst Schrott, board member of the German Society for Ayurveda, supported the harmonization of his patients.
Sound that massages
In the sound massage you go one step further: Singing bowls are placed on the clothed body and gently struck. The harmonious sounds lead to deep relaxation. Their rhythmic vibrations are transferred to the body and generate healthy vibrations (therapists at peter-hess-institut.de).
