How exactly does music influence healing?
The answers are still being explored, but studies have shown that the use of music can lower blood pressure, basal metabolism and respiration rates; and that it increases production of endorphins, which reduce pain, and salivary immunoglobulin, which speeds healing; reduces infection and controls heart rate. Music is being used to aid digestion and to reduce stress. Music is becoming a part of therapy in drug and alcohol detoxification, with Alzheimers and comatose patients, and as an aid for those with learning disabilities.
