pureinheart Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Ran across this on FB... Researchers at Mindlab International in the U.K. wanted to know what kind of music induces the greatest state of relaxation. The study involved having participants try to solve difficult puzzles — which inherently triggered a certain degree of stress — while connected to sensors. At the same time, participants listened to a range of songs as researchers measured their brain activity, heart rate, blood pressure and rate of breathing. What they found is that one song — “Weightless” — resulted in a striking 65 percent reduction in participants’ overall anxiety, and a 35 percent reduction in their usual physiological resting rates. Interestingly, the song was specifically designed to induce this highly relaxed state. Created by Marconi Union, the musicians teamed up with sound therapists to carefully arrange harmonies, rhythms and bass lines, which in turn slow a listener’s heart rate and blood pressure, while also lowering stress hormones like cortisol. In fact, the music is so effective, that many of the female participants became drowsy — to the point where lead researcher Dr. David Lewis-Hodgson advises against listening to it while driving. Enjoy... 2
Ronni_W Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 This is so cool, pureinheart. I *love* stuff like this, that helps us get a little bit closer to understanding what is in the supposedly 'subconscious' consciousness and how that part of our mind works. Thanks for sharing! 1
amaysngrace Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 It actually caused me to have heart palpitations. I must be in the percentage it doesn't help. 1
Author pureinheart Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 It actually caused me to have heart palpitations. I must be in the percentage it doesn't help. Oh no!!!! Girl, there are just some of us (I'm one too) who are either too sensitive or have the complete opposite of the desired reaction. I can't take any medication at all because of this. Have you tried breathing exercises? https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/07/22/reduce-your-anxiety-this-minute-3-different-types-of-deep-breathing/ These seem cool, but haven't tried them- I use the 7-8-4 breathing exercises... not sure if that right (7-8-4) Three Breathing Exercises and Techniques | Dr. Weil 1
Author pureinheart Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 This is so cool, pureinheart. I *love* stuff like this, that helps us get a little bit closer to understanding what is in the supposedly 'subconscious' consciousness and how that part of our mind works. Thanks for sharing! Ronnie, you would love the study of Neuroplasticity (sp?) Concerning the song, and it didn't happen right away, although there was a release of the 'well-being' from the pleasure center in my brain... I don't know enough about this to explain it, but it worked!
Ronni_W Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 Ronnie, you would love the study of Neuroplasticity (sp?) Thanks for the tip, pureinheart. I'm always looking for news things to wrap my brain around...or get my brain tripped on, as the case may be
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