The daily sounds you consume impact every aspect of overall well-being. Mitchell Gaynor, M.D. and Oncologist says, “You can look at disease as a form of disharmony. And there’s no organ system in the body that’s not affected by sound and music and vibration.” The questions become: How does sound have an impact in wellness? And how can you use sound to support your health?

Sound therapy, also known as sound healing, is based on the idea that certain sounds and frequencies can positively impact your physical and mental well-being. The science behind sound therapy is rooted in the concept of resonance, which suggests that everything in the universe has a natural frequency at which it vibrates. When external sounds are introduced, they can influence and synchronize the vibrations of the body's cells, tissues, and organs. 

Proponents of sound therapy believe that exposure to specific frequencies can stimulate healing processes, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Additionally, sound therapy may affect the autonomic nervous system, influencing heart rate, blood pressure, and other physiological functions.

The concept of sound and music contributing to health is not new, with the first music therapy program in the U.S. dating back to 1944. Even modern medicine recognizes the healing potential of sound, as seen in technologies like ultrasound.

Major hospitals now incorporate sound into their environments, using ambient therapy systems to help patients relax and reduce pain. The therapeutic benefits of sound are increasingly acknowledged, including immune system strengthening, stress reduction, cortisol level lowering, anxiety reduction before surgery, increased production of immunoglobulin A and natural killer cells, decreased pain in pediatric ER patients, and promotion of deep meditative relaxation.

In today's world, being conscious of daily sounds is essential for maintaining health. Avoiding noisy environments and incorporating silence in meditation can counteract negative effects such as elevated blood pressure, loss of sleep, increased heart rate, cardiovascular constriction, labored breathing, and changes in brain chemistry.

Conscious management of your "sound diet" is essential for one's well-being. Attend activities like yoga or kirtan classes, where rhythmic singing and chanting are embraced. In a busy modern lifestyle, choosing health-supportive frequencies in music becomes important. Nikola Tesla's words, "If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration," resonate with the idea that the sounds we expose ourselves to can significantly impact our health.

Local organizations like us, Good Vibrations Music Co., contribute significantly to the promotion of vibrational medicine. As a non-profit 501(c)3, we provide music to those with Parkinson’s disease, Autism, PTSD, and trauma, with over 13,000 downloads donated in the last two years. Our mission is to establish a new health paradigm that embraces vibrational medicine as a leading alternative method for improved health and wellness. It's a reminder that you can actively shape your health by curating your "sound diet" and choosing frequencies that resonate positively with your well-being.