Have you considered the effect of music on your mood and even on your health?

Sometimes a piece of music can bring memories flooding back. It may be a fond memory of a romantic evening or it might be a great party night. Music can certainly enhance your mood.

You may have heard of the Mozart Effect; a study that was done to prove that playing Mozart enhanced childrens’ ability to learn. It has since been proven in various studies that  different types of music can also help in the healing process.

Stroke victims can benefit; music can improve their ability to focus. It has  been proven to lower blood pressure. Listening to music has proved beneficial for ADHD sufferers. It can help with pain relief, PTSD and exam nerves.

A particular molecule has been isolated as being responsible for feeling at ease; nitric oxide is released as we relax and enjoy music, and this in turn helps to restore pathways within the emotional centre of the brain. So it really does mean that we can reconnect with our feelings of comfort and peace. This is similar to the response produced in meditation, so a combination of music and meditation seems to be the way forward for good health and relief from stress.