Have you noticed? When you listen to music your stress just melts away…and here is why!
In recent years, researchers have tried to discover and measure health-related benefits of music, mostly related to stress reduction and restoring balance between the mind and the body.
Scientist have found that music tunes are very powerful and even though they alone may not cure stress-related diseases, it has been proven that music can indeed reduce stress and encourage relaxation.
Music connects with the automatic nervous system, and the limbic system, where your feelings and emotions live.
If you are under stress, your nervous system releases adrenaline and cortisol. Listening to music can switch the stress response to “off” and reclaim the lost balance in the body.
Sounds of all kinds can also impact mood and the nervous system.
You might notice for example that sometimes you feel anxiety or tension due to excessive noise, or unwanted or disturbing sounds.
On the contrary, sounds from nature, like sound of the ocean waves or leaves whispering in the wind, are promoting relaxation and sense of wellbeing.
According to experts the following types of music and sounds as being claimed one of the best types of sounds for stress relieve and relaxation:
- Classical music
- Music from stringed-instruments, drums, and flutes like native Celtic or Native American etc.
- Light jazz
- Sounds from nature (water, wind, raindrops etc)
But they all agree that we are our own experts when in comes to choosing the type of music, and we should try and see what suits us best in terms of reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
You can use music for stress relief and relaxation when you do nothing, but also music and sounds can serve as a soundtrack for your activities, and not only that they will decrease your stress but at the same time you will experience an increased enjoyment in what you’re doing!
So, what are you waiting for? Pick your tunes now!