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Let's talk about Sound Healing: Did you know...

We all have songs that move us greatly. Some songs make us laugh. Some make us cry. Some make us want to dance, and many of us have heard stories from our parents about what song was playing the night we were conceived. Whatever your experiences with music, it would be challenging to find a person who does not enjoy some form of music. It seems we, as a species, have innately connected to the rhythms of our people, our communities, of our lives. Today, we know that sound can truly heal the savage beast. Now let’s see what science has to say about Sound Healing. 
 
According to Harvard University, Music Therapy, often referred to as Sound Healing by many in holistic practices, is a powerful therapeutic tool that combines different sounds of musical elements to promote astounding benefits for those who choose to participate in this form of personal healing. 
 
The benefits of Sound Healing can improve the quality of one’s life in a variety of ways. For example, Harvard University states that music has been proven in clinical trials to: reduce anxiety, reduce a need for sedatives after surgery, reduce discomfort and pain as well as reducing the need for painkillers. Moreover, they state…
 
It been proven to help people recovering from stroke or traumatic brain injury, helping to restore lost speech. 
 
It reduces the side effects of cancer therapy including anxiety, nausea, and vomiting for patients receiving chemotherapy. 
 
It aids in reducing acute pain by decreasing pain perception. 
 
It reduces the amount of pain medication needed and helps relieve depression in those suffering from acute pain.
 
For those with dementia, music can help patients to recall memories, while reducing agitation, assisting in communication, and improving physical coordination (health.harvard.edu). 
 
And although there is much more evidence of the effects of sound healing on one’s body and mind, the Association for Music Therapy states there is clinical evidence-based research that shows music interventions help patients in the following areas: 
 

• Acquired Brain Injury
• Addiction Treatment
• Mental Health
• Substance Abuse
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
• Demetria /care
• Hospice Care
• PTSD suffers
• Babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Pain Management
• Special Education
• Other Health Concerns (MusicTherapy.org)

 
Have you considered adding Sound to your personal healing practice? There are many ways to integrate healing sounds into your life, even if you don’t see a certified music therapist. Seek out the sounds, vibrations, rhythms, and frequencies that cause you to feel more relaxed, less anxious, more stable, and even happier. Then gravitate to these sounds in your daily life. A little bit of healing sound can go a long way.
 
Read more about Sound Healing on our website at 
The Science of Healing