Sound Therapy for Treatment of Pain, Depression, and Substance Abuse: Part 1

21/09/2018 7 min
Sound Therapy for Treatment of Pain, Depression, and Substance Abuse: Part 1

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Episode Synopsis

Can sound waves heal our bodies and minds? There’s a growing belief that certain holistic healing methods such as sound therapy do lead to positive health outcomes. In this two-part series, I explore the potential healing properties of sound therapy by examining the physiological responses we have to audio stimulation. I start by trying to better understand sound waves and how our ears and brains process information received audibly. Then I look at the relationship between our brain waves and our health in an effort to introduce you to sound healing. Next time, I’ll talk with Alexander Tuttle, musician and sound therapist based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to discuss the healing properties of sound in treating chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and drug addiction.

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