Expression of Winter – Healing Music

When sounds are made with vibrating different lengths of strings, and put together in ratios and patterns do we get a glimpse of a higher universal order?

Is music a medium to share our emotions and expressions? Or is it also something more? Do we all resonate with music on some fundamental level?

Did you feel that? Something inside?

MUSIC FOR HEALING

Listening to music can contribute to overall well-being, which influences longevity. Research supports various health benefits of music that could impact quality of life and health:

1. Stress Reduction and Mood Improvement: Music has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Studies found that music therapy could significantly reduce anxiety in patients undergoing medical procedures (Bradt & Dileo, 2014) . Furthermore, music can elevate mood and provide emotional support, which is important for mental health (Bowling DL, 2023).
2. Enhanced Cognitive Function: Music can have positive effects on cognitive functions. Research published in Frontiers in Psychology highlights that music therapy can improve cognitive performance in individuals with dementia (Särkämö et al., 2013); and benefit cognitive recovery and mood after stroke (Särkämö et al., 2010)
3. Boosted Immune Function: Music can have a beneficial impact on immune function. A study in Psychosomatic Medicine found that listening to music can enhance immune response and reduce cortisol levels, which are linked to stress (Kara et al., 2013). Various studies on non-human animals have also found immune function changes (Nunez et al. 2002). Music therapy has long been used to enhance physical and mental wellbeing (Rebecchini, 2021).
4. Social Connections: Engaging with music in social settings can foster social connections, which are associated with better health outcomes and longevity. Research published in Social Science & Medicine suggests that strong social ties are linked to lower mortality risk (Holt-Lunstad et al., 2015).

While music itself may not directly increase lifespan, its positive effects on stress, mood, cognitive function, sleep, and social interactions contribute to overall health, which can indirectly support a longer, healthier life.