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The Power of Music and How It Affects Listeners

The power of music is no doubt ubiquitous and far-reaching. It molds so many of life’s everyday experiences: An epic film would not be epic without its cinematic soundtrack, a party without dance music is unimaginable, and a run without an energetic playlist seems a lot more exhausting.  It has been demonstrated to affect everything, ...

Haidene Go

Young man and woman laying in the grass listening to music through headphones.

The Healing Impact of Music

People listen to music for various reasons. For some, it is the best companion when they are sad or lonesome. For others, it serves as the companion to match their energy levels as they groove to loud songs and pop tracks. It is not without reason that mothers resorted to singing soothing lullabies at bedtime ...

Emma Lu

A young mother holds her newborn child while sitting in a white rocking chair in the nursery.

Music Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Using music therapy has a long history in Chinese medicine. In fact, the first medical text on the subject, called The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine, was written about 2,300 years ago. Modern research into the practice has provided evidence to support the efficacy of Chinese musical therapy. Chinese music therapy According to Chinese medicine, ...

Jessica Kneipp

Ancient Chinese musicians.

Music Therapy: Why You Need to Know Your Didgeridoo

The idea that music can improve the health of human beings has been around for a very long time and is known to have existed in Greek and Native American traditions. The scientific development of the past century has allowed researchers to study the effect of music on people in great detail. As a consequence, ...

Raven Montmorency

Music therapy.

Treating Illness and Soothing Hearts Through Classical Music

In this age of rap, pop music hits, and hard rock, very few people spend time enjoying classical music. But those who do enjoy listening to such music can benefit greatly in terms of health, improving their immune function, and lowering blood pressure. Immunity A study by Massachusetts General Hospital found that critically ill patients relaxed ...

Nspirement Staff

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