Did
you know that music therapy has a healing effect on the body? It is
ideal for the brain. Music therapy has existed for many years and
has many healing properties.
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| Music as Therapy |
Music
is something that we sometimes take for granted. Sometimes we may
not even be aware that we hear music. Have you observed that many of
the retail stores are playing music while you shop? Music is good
for us and is a vital part of our well-being. I love music and have
learned to appreciate different forms of music.
1.
Chronic Pain
Have
you ever considered music therapy for chronic pain? This is just one
of the benefits of music therapy. Listening to music daily reduces
chronic pain if you have osteoarthritis, disc problems, or
rheumatoid arthritis. I cannot imagine having to be in constant
chronic pain. That has to wear and tear on your nerves and the rest
of your body as well. In addition, everyone’s pain tolerance is
different. I was glad to see the smiley faces in the hospital with
the 1-10 number for patients to rate the depth of their pain. I
recall a young lady going to the hospital for the delivery of her
baby. She had only dilated to 1 and she still needed to go to 10.
She immediately asked the nurses soon as she walked in the Emergency
Room to give her medication for pain. Unfortunately they said it was
too early for that.
2.
Babies in the Womb
I
recall when my twin
grand babies were born; they were in the hospital for about a week. I
realized and knew
then children learn through music.
During that time I recall visiting them daily and talking and singing
to them as well. Also, before the babies were born, my daughter would
mention that whenever I was around her and started talking the babies
would start kicking and moving. So I decided to make a tape that she
could play for them while they were in the womb.
In
fact, babies come here with natural rhythm. It is internally made
within them. Have you watched when a baby moves to music. You will
be able to see the enjoyment in their face and in their movement as
well.
3.
The Heart
Did
you know that music protects the heart? According to
everydayhealth.com A study done of 10 healthy-adults in their
mid-thirties showed a 26% improved blood flow when they listened to
joyful music.
The
good thing about music therapy is that children as well as adults can
benefit from it, according to musictherapyconnections.org. In
addition, they state children with special needs, adults with
Alzheimer’s, or those with substance abuse problems benefit from
music therapy.
4.
Music in the Bible
Ezekiel
28:13 speaks about when Lucifer was created by God. Lucifer was an
angel beautifully adorned with precious stones such as diamonds and
sapphires and supposedly had pipes within his body, supposedly his
lungs. It is said by some that when he sang the music sounded like
beautiful flutes from a pipe organ.
What types of
music do you like to listen to? What music do your children like to
listen to?
5.
Children Hospitalized
After
children have had surgery, while they are in the hospital music
therapy can help them heal. Music therapy is great for lowering the
blood pressure too as well as reduces the children’s stress while
in the hospital.
6. History
Musictherapy.org.,
talks about the effects of music on health and behavior exist way
beyond Aristotle and Plato. After World War 1 and World War II
professionals would go to Veteran Hospitals to play for those
suffering physical and mental trauma. Dr. Benjamin Rush was a
physician and psychiatrist that strongly supported using music to
treat medical diseases. He realized the benefits of music therapy.
I
also realize the benefits of music therapy. I listen to a variety of
music ranging from gospel, classic, country, and smooth jazz. Smooth
jazz is just very relaxing for me. How has music therapy helped you?
7. Classical
Music
Did
you know that listening to classical music decreases blood pressure,
fights, depression, puts you to sleep, supercharges brainpower, and
much more? This is according to takelessons.com
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3 comments:
Betty, thanks so much for partying with us at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty 29! Shared ♥
You are so right, I love just piano instrumentals and I even found harp music.
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