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mercredi 2 avril 2014

A Therapeutic Sound Project Near You

By Jaclyn Hurley


A therapeutic sound project is being conducted in many cities in the US and other countries. This bio-feedback method uses sound, or more precisely frequency or vibration, to restore balance to the human system and thereby influence health on many levels. This alternative therapy offers help without pharmaceutical drugs, invasive surgeries, or drastic psychiatric treatments like electrical shock.

The emotional state of a person has a profound effect on physical health and overall quality of life. This fact is familiar to most of us. We're told that a positive attitude can win friends and influence people and that laughter is good for us. Social interaction is important; married people live longer, children do best in whole families with both mother and father, and those who are active members of a community report more happiness.

The philosophy of this discipline states that all matter has resonance. Since atoms are in constant motion, core vibrations affect the whole system. Bio-feedback research tracks brain waves, muscle reactions, hormonal release (like adrenaline and cortisol, which increase inner tension), voice patterns, pulse rates, and other physical or mental reactions to external stimuli.

Common sense seems to validate the scientific findings. Think of mothers soothing babies with lullabies, or rock bands electrifying whole audiences with a heavy beat and repetitive lyrics. People naturally sway, tap their feet, move their hands and heads, and otherwise keep time with the music, whether peaceful or energizing. Many find the rhythmic roll of waves on the seashore or the sound of water running over rocks relaxing.

Conditions that respond to this form of therapy include mood disorders. Adolescents often become 'moody' under the stresses of the many demands society places on them. Millions of people of all ages suffer from depression, which robs life of meaning and happiness. It's been proved that being depressed is bad for total health. Stroke victims or paralytics often fail to improve when they are really only emotionally crippled.

Many children have trouble focusing, learning, socializing, or communicating with their parents and their peers. It makes sense to try a gentler approach than medication, at least as a first response. Music has no side effects and has been proved to benefit people of all ages who need to engage, relate, or relax. It effects emotions, physical conditions, and mental states in people of all age groups.

Music is not only listening, of course. People find enjoyment, enrichment, and achievement in playing an instrument, dancing or just moving in time to the rhythm, singing, and composing music. Spiritual songs are known to develop peace, a sense of community, and a feeling of connection to outside forces. Therapists believe that each person has a unique resonance and will therefore experience recovery in an individual way. They use their skill to help people find what will help them thrive.

When looking for a project in your city, do a general search online. You'll find background information to help you select a therapist for yourself or a family member. Evaluate alternative practitioners like you would medical doctors, checking references and credentials. There are different levels of therapy, from basic things like dance classes or guitar lessons to intense sessions with a bio-feedback technician.




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