What is music therapy and its healing power
- Music relieves stress. Most of us have felt this beneficial effect of musical sounds. One of the best ways to relax after a hard day to be stretched in bed and to play your favorite music play-list. People who listen to music at least 2 times a day for half an hour feel less stress and less anxiety. And we know that stress is the source of many diseases, the effects of music have more to appreciate.
- The music enhances the mood. No matter what music they listen to, it has the capacity to prosecute negative emotions and improve your mood. While enjoying the music, to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, which sends signals of pleasure through his body. Researchers have found that music not only increases the number of positive emotions, but increases their intensity.
- Music reduces symptoms of depression. Music therapy is recommended for patients who suffer from depression because of that pleasant music enhances the mood. American researchers found that patients who suffered from depression and who listened to music 1 hour per day, over time symptoms are reduced by 25%.
- Music improves heart health. Soothing music lowers blood pressure and slows the heart beat, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, it is known that “happy” music enhances the functioning of blood vessels.
