Resources
Music Therapy Resources
At Music Heals of Florida we believe everyone can benefit from Music Therapy. Here is a list of our current educational resources and links.
HOW SINGING AFFECTS OUR HEALTH
* Immunoglobulin and hydrocortizone, chemicals that are indications of a healthy immune system, are produced in the human brain when we sing, resulting in an uplift in mood and increase in vitality.
* Singing improves blood circulation in the throat area, which has a beneficial effect on the vocal cords and lymph nodes in the throat; thereby boosting the immune system.
* The blood supply increases while singing, leading to an increase in brain activity; resulting in memory improvement, as information is easier to perceive.
* Singing is very beneficial for lung diseases, as it works as a breathing gymnastics, which promotes chest development, proper breathing, and significantly reduces the number of acute lung conditions.
* Singing can help improve verbal communication, adding words to a previously non-verbal childs’ repertoire.