"Does music therapy sound really help the brain relax? Science explains the answer."

How Music Therapy Affects the Brain

When listening to slow-tempo music (about 60-80 BPM)

* Heart rate tends to decrease.

* Blood pressure may drop slightly.

* Slow breathing rate

* Reduce Sympathetic nervous system function

* Stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which involves resting and restoring the body.

* Reduces stress hormone levels such as cortisol in some studies.

* Promote the secretion of neurotransmitters associated with happiness and relaxation, such as dopamine (Dopamine).

The most popular type of sound used

1.Piano Relaxation

* Instrumental piano

* Melody slow, soft

* Fits reading, work and bedtime

2. Nature Sounds

* Sound of rain

* Sea wave noise

* Stream noise

* The sound of birds singing

* Wild noise

Helps the brain to recognize a safe environment, reducing tension.

3. Ambient Music

* No hard strokes

* Continuous voice

* Suitable for concentration, yoga and relaxation

4. White Noise

Sound with a uniformly distributed frequency. Use to drown out noise. Fits sleeping in an environment with ambient noise.

5. Pink Noise

Sounds that provide more power to low frequencies than White Noise make them sound softer. Some research has found that it may help to achieve better deep sleep in some people.

6. Brown Noise

Accent on deep falsetto. Similar to waterfall or light thunder. Many people feel more relaxed than White Noise, even the medical evidence is limited.

7.Binaural Beats

It turns on slightly different frequencies in the left and right ears so that the brain perceives different frequencies.

Research evidence on benefits to stress or concentration also has uneven results; therefore, it is not yet considered a standard remedy.

Benefits with evidence to support

There is research to support that listening to music can help in certain situations, such as

* Reduce anxiety before surgery

* Reduce stress during medical procedures

* Help some patients feel relaxed

* Help adjust sleep quality in some groups.

* Reduce work stress

* Promote the practice of concentration and relaxation.

However, results vary from person to person, and cannot be a substitute for treating physical or psychiatric diseases.

How to listen to it

* Continuous listening 15-30 minutes

* Use a volume of about 40-60 decibels or disruptive noise.

* If using headphones, should not open more than 60% of the maximum volume and rest your ears periodically.

* Choose music that you feel comfortable with because personal preference affects your brain's response.

* If used before bedtime, songs with upbeat or emotionally stimulating lyrics should be avoided.

Who suits

* People with occupational stress

* Those who sleep hard

* Those who want to practice concentration

* People who want to relax after exercise

* Patients under convalescence (used in conjunction with doctor-recommended care)

Note

If there is chronic insomnia, severe anxiety, or persistent depression, music relieves only part of the symptoms. A doctor or specialist should be consulted to assess and receive appropriate treatment.

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