Full Circle Digital Magazine October 2013 | Page 19

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C I R C L E

beta waves - producing a state of relaxed wakefulness. In 1990,
research showed that music activates a part of the brain that
activates flow of memory material, “enabling the left and right
brain to work in unity rather than in opposition”.
Studies performed between 1989 and 1992, have proven that
music therapy can decrease excessive heart rate and high blood
pressure. One study showed that by relaxing adequately with
music as therapy, one can decrease the flight or fight reaction
objectively and measurably, by decreased blood pressure, pulse
rate and “warmer hands”. This has shown fewer complications in
hospitalized patients as well as shorter hospital stays. Music as
therapy has shown its ability to decrease the need for pain killers
and tranquilizers; minimizing side-effects of medication and
much more.

H E A L T H

Sue Grant
Alexander
Technique
Aromatherapy

021 785 5152 • 083 285 5960

There are certain suggested “rules” to composing music with
healing intent, which is encouraged by research and which is
validated by our instinct, that music can aid healing. I will be
incorporating this element in my latest composition “Nocturne” to
be recorded in October 2013 for use in my exciting new Health
Reboot Program.
healthrebootprogram.com

SI
MU C

Listen to Bach’s
Magnificat and feel the
tension slip away!
Sandra 082 581 6128

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