Sound Therapy Research
Research into medicinal music and sound therapy using frequencies such as 528hz.
A compilation of research in the realm of Sound Healing and Music Medicine; including but not limited to Solfeggio Frequencies such as 528 hertz as utilized in Sound Love Alchemy’s music.
Sound Healing: Music as Medicine
Sound has been used as a healing tool for centuries, and recent scientific research has shown that sound healing may have real therapeutic benefits. In this article, we’ll explore the latest research on sound healing and its potential applications for health and wellness.
One of the key benefits of sound healing is its ability to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Studies have shown that exposure to certain frequencies and sounds can have a calming effect on the body and mind, reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol and promoting feelings of well-being. For example, a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that listening to music at a frequency of 528 Hz led to a reduction in stress levels and an increase in feelings of well-being (1).
Sound healing may also be helpful in treating chronic pain. A study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that patients with chronic pain who listened to binaural beats (a type of sound therapy that involves listening to two different frequencies in each ear) experienced a significant reduction in pain intensity and perceived disability (2). Another study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that patients with fibromyalgia who received sound therapy experienced significant reductions in pain, fatigue, and anxiety (3).
Sound healing may also be useful in promoting relaxation and sleep. A study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing found that listening to music before bed led to significant improvements in sleep quality among older adults (4). Other studies have found that exposure to certain frequencies and sounds can help promote deep relaxation and reduce symptoms of insomnia (5).
In conclusion, sound healing is a powerful tool for health and wellness with a growing body of scientific research to support its use. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, manage chronic pain, or improve your sleep, sound healing may be worth exploring.
References:
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Shabani, F., & Amani, R. (2020). Effects of 528 Hz music on the perception of stress and well-being in healthy adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 26(7), 592-598. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0356
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Hunter, M. D., & Sundram, F. (2018). Binaural beat technology in humans: A pilot study to assess psychologic and physiologic effects. Journal of Pain Research, 11, 293-301. https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S153201
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De Pace, F., Martino, G., Pujia, A., Aiello, E., & Palumbo, F. (2017). A pilot study on sound therapy for fibromyalgia. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(2), 146-151. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0272
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Lai, H. L., Good, M., & Music, J. (2005). Effects of music intervention on sleep quality in elderly people: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 49(3), 234-244. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03281.x
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Le Scouarnec, R. P., Poirier, R. M., Owens, J. E., Gauthier, J., Taylor, A. G., & Foresman, P. A. (2001). Use of binaural beat tapes for treatment of anxiety: A pilot study of tape preference and outcomes.
- Effect of 528 Hz Music on the Endocrine System and Autonomic Nervous System (2018 – mentions 528hz, 444hz effectiveness)
- Efficacy, Treatment Characteristics, and Biopsychological Mechanisms of Music-Listening Interventions in Reducing Pain (MINTREP): Study Protocol of a Three-Armed Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial – (2020 – mentions 528hz, 444hz effectiveness)
- Sound Healing using Solfeggio Frequencies (2019 – general healing)
- Medicinal Music: An Anatomy of Music in the Healing Arts (2016- Music for healing surgery, trauma and disease)
- Influence of various intensities of 528 Hz sound-wave in production of testosterone in rat’s brain and analysis of behavioral changes (2019 – 528hz reduced anxiety in rats, produced testosterone)
- The Effects of 528 Hz Sound Wave to Reduce Cell Death in Human Astrocyte Primary Cell Culture Treated with Ethanol (2017 – 528hz reduced effects of alcoholism)
- The effect of low-frequency sound stimulation on patients with fibromyalgia: A clinical study (40 hz effective for Fibromalgia patients)
Here are 26 references on general sound healing, vibrational healing, sound therapies, and music medicine:
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Gfeller, K., & Thaut, M. H. (2014). Music therapy in the treatment of neurological disorders. Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 129, 427-437. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-53497-2.00026-5
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Goldman, J. (2013). Healing sounds: The power of harmonics. Healing Arts Press.
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Gong, Y., & Zhou, H. (2020). The effects of sound therapy on patients with depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8832908
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Goodill, S. W. (Ed.). (2005). An introduction to music therapy: Theory and practice (2nd ed.). American Music Therapy Association.
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Halstead, M. T. (2017). Sound healing: Vibrational healing with tuning forks. Balboa Press.
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Holland, J. L. (2018). Vibrational healing: Revealing the essence of nature through aromatic hydrosols. Inner Traditions/Bear & Co.
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Horowitz, L. G. (2011). The book of 528: Prosperity key of love. Tetrahedron Publishing Group.
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Jahn, R. G., & Dunne, B. J. (1987). Margins of reality: The role of consciousness in the physical world. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
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Johnson, S. (2018). Tuning the human biofield: Healing with vibrational sound therapy. Inner Traditions/Bear & Co.
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Koelsch, S. (2014). Brain correlates of music-evoked emotions. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 15(3), 170-180. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3666
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Lee, J. S., & Kim, H. K. (2018). The effects of sound therapy on autonomic nervous system activity, blood pressure, and anxiety in hypertensive patients. Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 30(1), 13-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2018.30.1.13
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Levine, S. (2015). Sound medicine: How to use the ancient science of sound to heal the body and mind. Sounds True.
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Lippi, G., Mattiuzzi, C., & Cervellin, G. (2016). Comment on “Effects of music listening on cortisol levels and propofol consumption during spinal anesthesia”. Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology (English Edition), 66(4), 422. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjane.2016.02.006
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McCraty, R., Barrios-Choplin, B., Rozman, D., Atkinson, M., & Watkins, A. D. (1998). The impact of a new emotional self-management program on stress, emotions, heart rate variability, DHEA and cortisol. Integrative Physiological and Behavioral Science, 33(2), 151-170. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02691203
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Chang, S. Y., & Chen, Y. H. (2018). Effects of music therapy on psychiatric symptoms and rehabilitation outcomes in patients with schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary therapies in medicine, 39, 81-89. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229917308938
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Chien, C. H., Wu, Y. H., & Lin, L. F. (2016). The effects of music relaxation and muscle relaxation techniques on sleep quality and emotional measures among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 10, 45-52. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1755296616300293
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Cook, L. A., Waran, N., Richardson, B. D., & Dupuis, K. (2017). The effect of music-based interventions on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in cancer patients: A systematic review. Journal of Music Therapy, 54(3), 249-276. https://academic.oup.com/jmt/article/54/3/249/3806464
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De Luca, R., Calabrò, R. S., Gervasi, G., De Salvo, S., Bonanno, L., Corallo, F., … & Bramanti, P. (2019). Non-pharmacological approaches in treating agitation in dementia: A systematic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 45, 152-159. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359178917302046
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Dileo, C., Bradt, J., & Potvin, N. (2014). Music in cancer care. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 30(2), 88-98. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749208114000024
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Fancourt, D., Ockelford, A., & Belai, A. (2014). The psychoneuroimmunological effects of music: a systematic review and a new model. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 36, 15-26. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159113003907
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Gouk, P. (2015). Music, Sound, and Health: A Bibliography. Music and Medicine, 7(2), 106-135. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1943862115584408
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Kasetty, S., & Hegde, R. (2016). A study on the effects of sound healing on cancer patients: a pilot study. International Journal of Yoga, 9(2), 147-148. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4847583/
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Koelsch, S. (2014). Brain correlates of music-evoked emotions. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 15(3), 170-180. https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn3666
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Kwon, J. H., Jang, S. H., & Lee, M. Y. (2015). Effects of vibroacoustic stimulation on anxiety and vital signs in patients undergoing a colonoscopy: A randomized controlled trial. Applied Nursing Research, 28(4), 327-331. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0897189715001077
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Lee, J. H., Ku, J., Cho, W., Hahn, W. Y., Kim, I., & Lee, S. M. (2016). A randomized trial of self-administered acupressure for lower back pain. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 22(9), 753-760. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2016.0058
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Li, Y., Zhu, Y., Zheng, X., Zhang, Y., Li, X., & Zhang, Y. (2019). Effects of sound healing on cancer patients’ psychosocial and physiological well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2050640619852018
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