Why Listen To Music?

In my opinion music is the best motivator when working out.  When I go out for a run, (doesn’t happen very often) the best way for me to stick with is to listen to the most up-beat music I have.  The music acts as a distraction and I end up forgetting about how out of breath I am and instead focusing on the lyrics to one of the many One Direction song I have on my iPod.  Because the music is up-beat the brains biochemical stress relievers are triggered your body is forced to relax the muscles in your body.  This will also help you stay loose and not get cramps.

While on your way to work you hear your favorite song on the radio. By the end of the song your mood has been dramatically increased and you’re ready for whatever your boss has to throw at you when you arrive.  This isn’t just because you like the beats in the song or even the uplifting lyrics it has.  It’s because when you hear that song your body releases more Dopamine and the reward center in your brain lights up like a Christmas tree.  Hearing your favorite song will also help you to relax and feel at ease.  This might even help your road rage.

            Listening to music can also help reduce physical pain.  Doctors now are telling patients to listen to music the evening before they undergo any surgery where the patient will go under Anastasia.  This is because they were able to prove that patients that do this will ultimately use less pain medicine after the procedure.  They still aren’t sure why this is happens but many theorize that is has to deal with the Dopamine levels in the body.

             I recently stumbled upon a developing therapy approach called Music Therapy.  It is used to help kids with special needs, in cancer centers, and even drug recovery centers.  They have used the music therapy to even help people develop motor skills after car accidents.  In just the past few years it has been proven music therapy has helped people cope and even overcome illnesses better than conventional therapy’s.

            It doesn’t matter what type of music you listen to but it’s most definitely a big benefit to your health to listen to more of it.  Music is also one of the least expensive ways to improve your mental and physical health and is quite convenient.  Now I have an excuse to blare my music.