It has long been known that sounds have a very subtle and deep effect on our bodies and souls. If it were not for this, then we would not feel a surge of strength from listening to our favorite song or melody, we would not calm down under the rhythmic sound of rain on the pavement …
Why do sounds affect us so much? And how far does their power over the body and mind of man extend? Can any disease be cured with their help? How does sound treatment work? Answers in the article.
SOUNDS - FORGOTTEN MEDICINES OF ANCIENT
Sounds and human health are closely related. People learned about this connection at the time of the birth of traditional medicine.
Indian shamans fought ailments through the rhythmic sound of drums and tambourines. Ancient Egyptian healers played musical instruments similar to pipes and cello to calm their patients, relieve them of anxiety and insomnia. The ancient Greeks treated nervous system disorders with trumpet sounds.
Sound treatment has existed and still exists in China. In many hospitals in the Middle Kingdom, in the process of prevention, special healing syllables are rhythmically pronounced.
Something similar is practiced in India. In the system of Indian religious and philosophical worldviews, individual sounds are used to treat diseases, the healing effect of which is based on the energetic vibrations they create. These sound combinations are called mantras, and the most famous of them is the mantra "OM".
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The simple combination of these two letters is considered the most important sound in Indian religions. It is believed that all the wisdom of the ancestors and tremendous divine power are concentrated in it.
The Tibetans, in turn, have long used singing bowls for healing. This unusual musical instrument is popular in many Asian countries today. It is used for various medical practices, yoga, meditation and relaxation. Treatment with Tibetan bowls is a reality.
SOUND THERAPY: HEALING BY SOUND IN RUSSIA
It is noteworthy that sound therapy was also practiced in Russia - local healers used the psaltery game for this. According to historians, Ivan the Terrible was often treated with this method.
But ordinary people knew very well about sound therapy, although, of course, they did not fully realize their knowledge. So, for example, the barge haulers, who pulled huge ships along the rivers, always sang during their hard work. They sang together, in unison and not only in order to keep up and not doze on the go. They sang simply because it made it easier on the soul and increased strength.
Despite the fact that sound therapy has been actively used in many eastern countries since ancient times to this day, in Europe this method of treatment was seriously discussed only in the last century.
Today, various sounds are used as an aid for the treatment of nervous ailments, to alleviate the condition of patients and to activate the protective abilities of the body. To do this, in sanatoriums, patients include recordings with birdsong, rustle of the forest and the sound of rain.
The influence of sounds on human health is difficult to overestimate.
SOUND THERAPY - PLACEBO OR UNIVERSAL MEDICINE?
Alternative medicine advocates believe that sound therapy can cure everything. Starting from colds and ending with cancer.
They attribute such a powerful healing effect of sounds to the fact that their frequency vibrations resonate with various organs of the body and tune them like a musical instrument.
In other words, sounds order chaos. And what is a disease, if not chaos in the body, which has arisen due to the fact that some of its systems have failed?
How does sound affect human health? Bioenergy specialists are sure that every cell of our body, every organ and the whole organism, has its own vibration frequency. When a malfunction occurs in some organ system or in a particular organ, these fluctuations change, becoming pathological.
Here healing sounds come to the rescue, which are on the same frequency with certain organs. Their harmonious, orderly sound adjusts to itself the "music" of the diseased organ, and they begin to sound in unison.
However, many scientists are sure that the healing properties of sounds are based on the banal placebo effect. They are sure that listening to their favorite songs or sweet melodious sounds improves mood and stabilizes the emotional state, but cannot cure real diseases.
When a person experiences pleasant emotions, positive processes take place in his body. Immunity rises, pain dulls, symptoms of diseases become less pronounced.
This perfectly sets the stage for the main treatment, and increases the chances of recovery, but is not a cure in itself.
This is why sound therapy is so effective in treating mental disorders such as insomnia, depression or neurosis. It also helps with some psychosomatic disorders, such as asthma, eczema, dermatitis.
But for real diseases, especially serious ones, sound treatment can be used only as an additional means - to improve the mood and alleviate the condition of patients.
In any case, even adherents of this point of view do not deny the positive effect of sounds on the human body.
TREATMENT WITH MUSIC
Sound treatment can be roughly divided into several components. The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to healing sounds is music.
Music is really great at calming and relaxing. The most important thing is that this medicine is absolutely harmless. It has no side effects and can be taken anytime, anywhere.
The only thing to pay attention to when listening to music is your own feelings. If the tempo of the song, its rhythm or the strength of the sound makes you uncomfortable, it is better to play another melody.
There are several recommendations as to what kind of music to pay attention to in this or that case:
- Mental and emotional overload - compositions in which the sounds of the harp are present;
- Kidney pathology - treatment with the sound of a cello;
- Diseases of the liver and spleen - violin;
- Depressed nervous system, back pain - measured, orderly beat of drums;
- Gastrointestinal pathologies - treatment with the sound of a guitar.
BELL RING
Separately, it should be said about the bell ringing. Let's take a closer look at this phenomenon.
The bell is the most effective method of sound therapy. People noticed long ago that bell ringing is not only pleasing to the human ear, but also has magical and healing powers. Modern magic and esotericism confirms the positive influence of the bell ringing on the surrounding space and the people nearby.
Bioenergy scientists believe that when the bell rings, a very powerful burst of energy occurs. This energy is well perceived by a person and has a detrimental effect on everything bad, dark, harmful.
Earlier, during epidemics, church bells were almost never silent. This was done not only in order for the magic of the bell ringing to drive away the demons, which, as it was believed before, also send fatal diseases to people. But also in order for a loud bell ringing to disperse the contaminated air and thereby stop the epidemic.
Also, the bells were rung during a thunderstorm - so that the bad weather would sooner pass and not harm anyone. In some European villages, even today, by means of bell pealing, they prevent damage to crops by hail.
TREATMENT WITH THE SOUNDS OF NATURE
Another area of sound therapy is treatment with the sounds of nature. This is especially useful for residents of megacities, around whom annoying, unpleasant sounds constantly sound. They do not have the best effect on the functioning of the nervous system.
This is the monotonous hum of vehicles, and the hum of factories working nearby, and the noises of construction equipment, and loud music pouring from literally everywhere. Listening to pleasant, soothing natural sounds neutralizes the harmful effects of city din.
What does the sounds of nature help from? Let's analyze this moment:
- With vegetative dystonia, it is recommended to listen to the sounds of the forest and fields, the buzzing of bees, mountain echoes, the ticking of a clock.
- In asthenic syndrome and neuroses, one should listen, in addition to the above sounds, to the sparrow chirping, the "singing" of crickets, the chirping of grasshoppers, and the croaking of frogs.
- The sound of crackling wood in a fire helps allergy sufferers and asthmatics. It also helps to cope with depressed moods caused by resentment and resentment.
- With diseases of the heart and blood vessels, it is recommended to listen to the nightingale singing.
- In case of problems of the genitourinary system - the murmur of a stream, the splash of a waterfall.
- Thunderclaps are recommended for those with hearing problems. Listening to recordings with the sound of a thunderstorm also helps to get rid of unreasonable fears.
SOUNDS OF SEAS AND OCEANS
I would also like to say about the sounds of the sea. Under them, you can conduct massage and meditation sessions, you can even fall asleep under the splash of sea water.
But the roar of waves crashing against the rocks and the cry of seagulls have a stimulating effect on the nervous system, invigorate, give strength, and increase immunity.
Sounds made by dolphins are also very beneficial to health. In general, in medicine there is such a thing as dolphin therapy. It has long been established that communication with dolphins improves the emotional and physical well-being of humans.
For some reason, these amazing animals work on us better than any medicine. Literally everything connected with them has a healing effect: the sounds they make, and touching them, and even just watching them.
Ultrasound, in conjunction with the sounds of the audible range, emitted by dolphins, promotes microvibration in the tissues. It improves blood circulation and metabolism, improves the functioning of all organs and systems of the body.
USEFUL TIPS FOR SOUND TREATMENT
After choosing the appropriate direction of sound therapy, it is necessary to properly organize the treatment sessions. First of all, you need to decide on the time of their implementation. Doctors recommend that you engage in such practices at about 7 pm.
However, when choosing the time for a sound therapy session, the main thing is to focus on your biological rhythms and work schedule.
Only practice sound therapy when it is truly convenient for you. Otherwise, you will be in a hurry and constantly distracted, because of which you will not be able to relax, and there will be no result from the procedure. In this case, you can conduct several sessions a day or practice sound therapy at any time when you feel the need for it.
For the sessions, you need to choose a comfortable place and sit in a comfortable position. Which one is not important. The main thing is that you are as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The only thing to consider is that it is better not to cross your legs, since this position closes the circulation of energy in the body.
Once you are comfortable, turn on the "healing" music, relaxing as much as possible and throwing all thoughts away. Watch the volume. Too noisy sounds will not relax or heal, but will cause headaches and a deterioration in well-being.
While listening, you can imagine how the disease leaves your body, how you become stronger and healthier. Imagine music or sounds as a kind of magical stream that enters your body, flushes it from the inside and, going out, takes all the bad things with it.
CONCLUSION
So, we have covered the main points of treatment with sounds. You may or may not believe in the healing properties of sounds, the fact is that many people have been using this method from time immemorial.
Sound and vibration therapy is the easiest way to get your health back to normal!
