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music made her dance

Music can help produce endorphins, the body's feel good hormones. It wakes up our entire nervous system. The response to music is immediate.

Music also has a strong relationship to memory. This relationship is so strong that it incites us to respond to a whole perceptual world.

Music helps give us a rhythm. If we have our own song within to humm, we can synchronize ourselves with our environment.

Music simulates kinaesthetic sensations. It makes us want to dance.Music reduces body tension and improves body movement.

Music helps the body makes friends with the mind.

Music is processed in the brain by some of the same sections that also store memories.

Music's rhythm can help manipulate our brainwaves and thus change our state of mind.

Music can slow down or equalize brain waves. The slower the brain waves, the more relaxed and peaceful we feel. Ordinary consciousness is beta waves 14 to 20 hertz (strong negative emotions), Calm and heightened awareness is 8 to 13 hertz. The slower the brain waves, the more relaxed and contented we feel.

Chanting and singing may be healing to your brain. Maybe that's why we like to Sing in the Shower.

Song has long been known to have healing qualities. You can often tell that a person is in a good mood if they are humming or singing. Singing actually provides aerobic exercise. The proven benefits of singing for both physical and mental health include improved circulation and breathing, a boosted immune system and relief of stress.

....a weekly karaoke night at home....