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How Music Treats Your Mind Body And Soul
Plato once said, "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." We explore the ways music soothes your mind, body and soul.
South Asian culture is rich and diversified in music, language, religion, food and art. A country as diverse as India is epitomized by the variety of its culture. India has one of the world’s largest collections of songs, music, dance, theater, folk traditions and performing arts. Music has been a strong influence in the South Asian culture particularly with Bollywood’s popularity worldwide.
Music brings people together no matter what religion they are or what language they speak. It's the universal language of the soul and people of all ages and backgrounds love music even though their personal preferences might be different. Indian music comprises of folk music, classical, bhangra, Bollywood music and pop music. The origin of Indian music goes back to the time of Vedas. The combination of vocal music, instrumental music and dance forms the basis of Indian music known as sangeet while the backbone of Indian music is Rag (melody) and Taal (beats).
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MUSIC
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Improves Brain Function: Studies have shown that listening to music can actually improve brain function. The brainwaves get synchronized to the beats causing increased concentration and sharper alertness. Classical music is more soothing and helps promote a calm and relaxed state of mind and helps with focus and creativity.
Reduces Stress: Stress causes your heart rate and blood pressure to increase. Listening to soothing music has a calming effect on your mind and body especially when stressed out and can relieve anxiety by lowering heart rate and relaxing the body.
Increases Exercise Tolerance: Listening to music while you exercise diverts your attention from the mundane routine of the exercise and avoids boredom. It also increases respiratory rate and heart rate which helps your overall endurance and performance.
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Improves Mood: Listening to your favourite music can alleviate your mood by making you feel happy and more relaxed by releasing endorphins. Put on your favourite music and watch your mood change easily.
Pain Reducer: Music can reduce pain via endorphins which are the body's natural pain killers and mood enhancers.
Hemodynamic Stability: Soothing music has an overall calming effect by lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Helps With Sleep: Babies sleep soundly with music in their cribs. As adults you can incorporate this into your daily routine if you have trouble falling asleep. Before reaching out for a sleep aid try putting on nature sounds or ocean sounds. This will relax your mind and body and help you sleep naturally and get a restful sleep.
Helps In Spiritual Health: Music is a part of all religions (songs, hymns and chants). People feel uplifted and closer to God through music.
Music is immensely powerful and uplifts the mind, body and spirit. It is fundamental to a human's well-being. So make music a part of your lifestyle and feel the difference.
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Dr. Shireen Fernandez, M.D.
Author
Physician & Founder of Dr. Shireen's Wellness Living, Dr. Shireen's Health Wellness Program™ redefines the concept of wellness through prevention, nutrition and non-invasive natural remedies.
She’s also the founder & CEO of
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