Since the beginning of humankind, music has been used for healing and considered to be medicine. There are references found in the Bible (1 Samuel 16:23) as well as stories in Greek Mythology (i.e. Apollo the god of music) about the healing power of music. The Solfeggio Frequencies are six tones (396 Hz, 417 Hz, 528 Hz, 639 Hz, 741 Hz, and 852 Hz) derived from numerology used centuries ago to create positive shifts in our vibrational energy. Each Solfeggio tone is comprised of a frequency required to balance our energy and keep our body, mind, and spirit in perfect harmony.
Music is processed in many parts of the brain and involves both hemispheres. The vibrational aspects of music including pitch and rhythm, stimulates the neurohormonal system to release endorphins that contribute to feelings of pleasure. Music also influences the limbic system to evoke emotions and memories, both pleasant and unpleasant. Music Therapy in the US was established as a profession in 1950 and research studies show us how music therapy reduces pain, decreases blood pressure, reduces anxiety, and improves sleep quality.
evoke emotions and memories, both pleasant and unpleasant. Music Therapy in the US was established as a profession in 1950 and research studies show us how music therapy reduces pain, decreases blood pressure, reduces anxiety, and improves sleep quality.
Dr. Masaru Emoto spent his career studying water through more than tens of thousands of water crystal photos and learned that classical music such as Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Beethoven's Pastorale affects water crystals by changing the shape of the crystal to beautiful intricate designs. Mr. Emoto concluded that because human beings are comprised of almost 70% water as adults, classical music can improve the health of our body and mind.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I recommend incorporating music into our daily lives to create change in our physical, emotional, cognitive and social wellbeing.