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Music as Medicine
Music enters the body through the ear, and the bones of the body act like a tuning
fork. The neurological fields of the body are then stimulated by music. Music is a
means by which all people can feel these healing vibrations. Even people with
profound handicaps can benefit from music healing effects. Research in physiological
responses to music supports the hypothesis that listening to music influences a
person's autonomic responses.
Science has proven that music focused in the higher register increases tension.
Conversely, music played in the lower register reduces tension. Music that is played
at a tempo of 80-90 beats per minute increases tension, while music played at 40-60
beats per minute decreases tension.
Vibrational therapy sessions can be used to affect physiological changes such as
lowering of blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension. Studies have shown that
music used as medicine can increase the immune function and decrease ACTH
(stress) hormones. Music and sound has also been shown to kill cancer cells.
Another benefit of "healing" music is to stir our emotions and feelings, to help us deal
with grief, sadness, anger or other feelings. By allowing ourselves to really
experience the feelings, the intensity will eventually lessen and even dissipate,
resulting in healing. When we avoid our feelings (consciously or subconsciously) they
nonetheless tend to build up inside. They don't just go away.' Music and sound are
wonderful tools for helping us deal with feelings within us, whether we're aware of
them or not.
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