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what is relaxation music?
Ever since the first musician sang the first song and played the first drum music has been used as a powerful healing tool. More recently medical research from across the world has shown the remarkable therapeutic qualities relaxation music can have in treating many different conditions ranging from muscular tension and stress relief to pain management, sleeping problems and depression, as well as memory loss and speech therapy.
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relaxation music research
More and more hospitals and clinics are using relaxation music and other kinds of music to complement medical and clinical treatment and it is also becoming a fast growing area of cutting edge research. Pioneering work in the use of music for pain relief in hospitals in Germany and the US have managed to reduce the dosage of pain killers by up to 50% for many patients.
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music in practice
Relaxation music is widely used alongside holistic and alternative therapies and its effectiveness in reducing anxiety and enhancing relaxation has been well documented.
When dealing with the sensitive structures of the human body, sounds and especially music from our surroundings interact with the body, having an effect on breath, muscle tension, pulse, heart rate, temperature, blood pressure and the nervous system.
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influential music
Music can aid concentration or be an annoying distraction. It can evoke memories, get you going in the morning or calm the mind ready for sleep at night - but did it ever occur to you that when you order a desert or glass of wine in a restaurant your decision may have been influenced by the music playing in the background?
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healing music
Everyone is touched by music in one way or another. It can connect directly with our emotions, inspire us, capture our imagination and nourish the soul. Music can also create an atmosphere of calm and peace, allowing us to de-stress and relax in a very natural way.
There is nothing new in the healing power of music - it's a tradition dating back to the first musician and in many cultures the musician and the healer are often found side by side.
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tomatis method and the alexander technique
Tone, pitch, rhythm, harmony - these are among the many terms that can describe the condition of our bodies as well as the quality of sounds we make and hear.
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