Who would have ever guessed that reggae music could help with health benefits? There has been research that shows that music indeed has a positive effect on your body both physically and psychologically. Music Therapy is a real practiced therapy that is used to help cancer patients, and people diagnosed with ADHD. It has also been known to help with depression, ease muscle tension, and calm patients. Therapy sessions have been known to use reggae music to help the patient relax and remember happy moments.
Music with a strong beat has the ability to stimulate brainwaves. Faster beats promote sharper concentration and let the brain become more alert, and a slower beat promotes the mind to become calmer. Reggae brings a little bit of both to the table. Reggae songs mostly consist of a strong back beat and consists of songs that are both fast and slow paced.
Most people relate reggae music to a laid back, peaceful state of mind. This is why this type of music is so beneficial to one’s breathing and heart rate. The slower a beat is, the more likely one will breathe slower which means a slower heart rate and more relaxation. Relaxing helps prevent chronic stress and promotes better health. Less stress means less irritability and more sleep. A good song for relaxation is The Harvest by Tribal Seeds.
