As the economic crisis persists, so stress and depression levels grow, but ever more people are turning to alternative therapies to relieve their symptoms or to simply find escape.
This has led to an explosion of popularity of mind/body techniques such as breathing exercises, physical exercise, yoga, tai chi, hypnosis or meditation as well as greater use of nutritional supplements containing herbal extracts of valerian or passionflower.
However, there are those who believe that music therapy offers a unique channel for stress and anxiety relief.
For example, MusicMeFree.com is harnessing the power of brainwave entrainment using sounds known as binaural beats and isochronic tones. Studies have shown they may help listeners to sleep peacefully, meditate, boost creativity, or cultivate focus.
“Brainwave entrainment music is a progressive form of music therapy, backed by science, that soothes and strengthens the mind,” says the companys founder Edward Crivello.
According to Blogspot.com, a recent study published in the journal Alternative Therapies has found brainwave entrainment may be an effective therapeutic tool for those suffering from cognitive functioning deficits, stress, pain, headache or migraines, PMS or behavioral problems.
