Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Humming or Singing... A Neglected Remedy

Sing or hum a song. Not only does singing improve one’s mood, but humming and singing can actually prove therapeutic! Concentrations of nitric oxide in healthy sinuses are high and nasal nitric oxide is known to be increased 15- to 20-fold by humming, compared with quietly exhaling. Nasal nitric oxide is known to be broadly antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial.

Ask God’s creatures. Starlings, who are robust singers, exhibit enhanced immunity when compared to their counterparts, non-robust singers. Studies show that singing also increases IgA in the saliva. IgA is a class of antibodies that guard the mucus membranes in the body, including the respiratory mucosa. Singing will improve your breathing capacity, reduce stress, and probably lift your spirits! Incidentally, listening to choral music reduces the hormone cortisol3 which exerts immunosuppressant effects when produced in excessive amounts. A merry heart, indeed, does good like a medicine.

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