Most everyone enjoys music and sound in some form. Humans and animals respond to vibrations in sound that can improve brain waves and even bring circulation and improve lymph drainage. Dating all the way back to Ancient Greece, music was used in an attempt to cure mental disorders. More recently, music has been shown to have many health benefits health benefits, from boosting immune function and lowering stress levels to improving the health of premature babies.

Music therapy can reduce stress and promote relaxation. It has shown to be more effective than prescription drugs in reducing anxiety levels before surgery. A study published in 2017 found that a 30-minute music therapy session combined with traditional care after spinal surgery reduced pain. Music therapy is administered by a credentialed provider who assesses the individual’s needs. Treatment involves creating, listening, singing, or moving to music. It’s used for physical rehab, pain management, and brain injuries.

Tuning forks are another concept of using sound vibrations to heal chakras or energy pathways. There are different frequencies in each fork. My favorite tool aside from organic sound waves on a music player are tuning forks. 128Hz. Comments and questions are always open for a healthy dialogue.