A CREATIVE  APPROACH  TO HEAL MENTAL STRESS AND TENTION THROUGH MUSIC. Music is the first and last poetry of man, the rhythm of music and the rhythm of heart are not only interconnected but complement each other all time.

So try to know and understand your basic rhythm   of your heart.

The heartbeat is a form of musical rhythm, and if you have a musical ear, you can hear heart problems a lot easier.

“Many heart rhythm disturbances are stress-related, and you have cells misfiring. It is possible to redirect or retrain them with musical therapy. Music was found to reduce heart rates and to promote higher body temperature – an indication of the onset of relaxation. Combining music with relaxation therapy was more effective than doing relaxation therapy alone. Music is always good for health, if we hear actually from the core of our heart. if we hear all time Melodious tune & also can visualize the

Melodious tune,  we cannot be destructive, possessive and

dominating .so be musical, be  rhythmic .Slow musical tune helps us always to develop  patience and concentration

Six important guidelines of music therapy which will help finally to reduce the stress of human mind through music:

1) To wash away stress, try taking a 20-minute “sound bath.” Put some relaxing music on your stereo, and then lie in a comfortable position on a couch or on the floor near the speakers. For a deeper experience, you can wear headphones to focus your attention and to avoid distraction.

2) Choose music with a slow rhythm – slower than the natural heart beat which is about 72 beats per minute. Music that has repeating or cyclical pattern is found to be effective in most people

3 )As the music plays, allow it to wash over you, rinsing off the stress from the day. Focus on your breathing, letting it deepen, slow and become regular. Concentrate on the silence between the notes in the music; this keeps you from analyzing the music and makes relaxation more complete.

4) f you need a stimulation after a day of work, go for a faster music rather than slow calming music. Dancing is most effective for sound body and mind.

5) Take walks with your favorite music playing on the walkman. Inhale and exhale in tune with the music. Let the music takes you. This is a great stress reliever by combining exercise (brisk walk), imagery and music.

6) Listening to the sounds of nature, such as ocean waves or the calm of a deep forest, can reduce stress. Try taking a 15- to 20-minute walk if you’re near the seashore or a quiet patch of woods. If not, you can buy tapes of these sounds in many music stores. Finally Indian Classical music (various ragas) & Baul songs already has been proved as effective tools to reduce tension and stresses of human mind to a maximum extent.

Across the world, it has been acknowledged that music is the universal language of mankind. Music has been found to soothe, stimulate, and cheer. No wonder, the use of music in therapies are common and have been found to be effective in assisting with the cure and treatment of health conditions such as anxieties, fears, and phobias. So the next time you feel blue, hook up your Apple iPod and let the music work its charm on you, driving away the blues. 

What Does Music Heal?

While music has always been known to uplift spirits and inject enthusiasm and energy, recent scientific studies have found music to be extremely beneficial for a number of physical ailments.

Medical professionals now use music in the treatment of many life-threatening and potentially terminal diseases like cancer. The use of music has been found to decrease the pain, worry, and sickness associated with chemotherapy. Music has been found to enrich the overall quality of life of the patient, besides providing relaxation. A number of medical professionals also believe that music therapy increases social interaction among children suffering from cancer, promoting the effects of the actual medical treatment.

Music therapy has also been known to help get rid of depression, insomnia, fatigue, heart palpitations, and high blood pressure. Patients suffering from arthritis and epilepsy have also been helped by music therapy.

How Does Music Therapy Work

Music has been found to affect activity in our brain as well as our overall physical functions. A strong beat has been found to fire up brainwaves so that they resonate with the beat in sync. Fast-paced music leads to increased concentration and alertness. A slower rhythm, on the other hand, ensures a calmer frame of mind.

Music can also affect physical functions. Body functions governed by the autonomous nervous system, including the heart beat and breathing, are also affected by music. A slow, soothing rhythm can thus be used to help the body relax, overturning the effects of stress and mental strain.

How is Music Therapy Done?

Before choosing music as an option for therapy, it is best to seek advice from a practicing health professional. Music therapy may involve consulting a doctor, sharing the medical history of the patient, and music and lyrics planning and discussion, etc.

Music therapy may be carried out by hospitals and nursing homes; by schools for special learners, for teaching communication and/or physical coordination skills; or by psychiatric facilities for creating positive changes in the patient’s emotional and mental state.  

Conclusion

Music is beneficial not only for emotional and psychological health, but also cures physical symptoms, aches, and pains. Music need not be used in therapy only when one faces debilitating symptoms. You can use music everyday for keeping your spirits high, controlling anxiety, keeping yourself entertained and peaceful when driving, or keeping you on the move when you exercise. So, plug in your iPod music player, get the best-suited musical tracks and numbers, and get groovy!