World Music Day Facts: Did You know that Music can Heal you in More than 5 Ways? Here’s how!

World Music Day Facts: Did You know that Music can Heal you in More than 5 Ways? Here’s how!
World Music Day Facts: Did You know that Music can Heal you in More than 5 Ways? Here’s how!

“Music Expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent”…

– Victor Hugo

To a layman, music is just a combination of notes and rhythms, for an aesthete, it’s a beautiful art, a medicine for the soul, interwoven with magic. Music makes us appreciate little joys of life. One can unwind after a long day at work, nurse his broken heart or take short 5-minute breaks during study sessions to appreciate a song they really, really like. Music brings people together, regardless of the cultural, geographical barriers which set them apart. Music is like a drug for weary heart, body, and mind. To propagate this art across the world, aficionados started observing World Music Day, every year on June 21.

Music brings people together.
Music brings people together.

We may not know, but music transforms are life in more ways than we could ever imagine. This World Music Day, let’s find out how music is a medicine for life.

8 Benefits of Music: Why do we See it as a Medicine?

  1. Music improves your Moods.

We instantly brighten up as soon as we hear our favorite song on the radio. Ever noticed that? Yes, it’s true. Perhaps that is why they say that “When we’re happy, we enjoy the song, but when we’re sad, we understand its lyrics”. Music has this uncanny ability to tap into our emotions and logic. It surely is the best medicine for moody people and pregnant women.

  1. Music Enhances our Concentration.
Music enhances concentration at workplace.
Music enhances concentration at the workplace.

I bet all the college kids will definitely second this thought. No matter what our taste is, we can’t help but stop when we hear a new song. Music attracts the listener’s attention and enhances their basic skills. This is why many teachers and counselors recommend music therapy to flickering minds.

  1. Music Sharpens Memory.

Doctors recommend music to patients suffering from dementia, memory loss or Alzheimer because it makes them recall memories. We all have our personal playlist consisting ‘special songs’ for every occasion: dates, anniversaries, proposals, birthdays and farewell parties. If we listen to our favorite songs over and over again, it reminds us of old memories—something that is useful in the case of forgetful people.

Even my aunt sets a specific tone for her reminders on phone. Every time that song plays around us, she’s instantly reminded of her task.

How music affects your life.
How music affects your life.
  1. Music is said to Restore Speech.

Many neurologists have reported cases wherein music has helped recover patients suffering from stroke, traumatic brain injury and other neurological problems, especially in the left region of the brain which is responsible for creativity.

  1. Music Helps recover from Side-effects of Chemotherapy.

Music helps reduce anxiety, depression, vomiting and nausea associated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy administered to the cancer patients.

  1. Music Boosts Learning.
Music facilitates quick learning in kids.
Music facilitates quick learning in kids.

Both pediatricians and child counselors believe that it’s easier to teach first alphabets and numbers to toddlers with the help of a song. Music is a tool that simplifies hard concepts and helps us retain them for a longer time.

  1. Music Affects our Judgment.

Music helps enhance our decision-making abilities. Next time when you find yourself on crossroads, just play a soothing, slow song in the background. You’ll realize it’s easier for you to weigh the pros and cons of a situation.

  1. Music Helps in Anger Management.

As mentioned above, music controls your extreme emotions. It instantly cools you down, therefore, psychologists recommend music treatment for people vulnerable to temper tantrums.

Isn’t it surprising that music can make you healthy in multiple ways? So go ahead and play your favorite song and groove to its beats on world music day.

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