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- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
26 Oct 2023
The ability to touch our souls, uplift our spirits, and heal comes from music. But is music capable of serving as medicine?
Music, whether it is played in hospitals or hospices, can calm the sick and help them deal with their condition. Through relaxation techniques that lower stress levels and enhance cognitive function, music aids in physical healing. Additionally, it aids in our emotional healing by enabling us to express the loss, fear, and sadness that sometimes accompany hospital stays or situations at the end of life.
According to studies, listening to music encourages the release of endorphins, hormones linked to pleasure, which lowers stress even further and may even hasten the healing process. This is why music is frequently played during therapy sessions; it helps to foster an environment that promotes stress reduction and the healing of emotional wounds. When words fail us, music can be utilized as a means of self-expression or communication in addition to lowering stress levels.
Deeper level merits of listening to music regularly:
In summation, music aids in literally everything, whether it is employed as therapy or is just appreciated for its beauty. Hospital and hospice patients, their families, and loved ones can connect with one another via the healing power of music during live musical healing visits. We may all heal from mental, emotional, and physical scars with the power of music!