Hum your way to health

Sound Healing gets personal. Humming has an immediate therapeutic effect on your whole body. It's free, fast, and effective and requires zero equipment.

Let's dive into the info:

What happens when you hum:

The moment you begin to hum, you are giving yourself a sonic massage, inside and out, and your brain starts releasing endorphins to calm and center.

It also directly stimulates the Vagus Nerve also known as the tenth cranial nerve or simply the "wandering nerve," (It's called the "wandering nerve" because it branches out to multiple organs and regions of the body.) is one of the longest and most complex nerves in the human body. It plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, is involved in both the parasympathetic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system, and plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis in the body. Basically, it affects every system and every function in the body; heart, lungs, digestion, immune system, organs, moods, and emotions. New research is revealing just how incredibly vital it is, how to stimulate it (humming!), how to use it, and how we can keep it, and us, healthy.

How does humming work?

Sound moves through the fluid parts of your body 4.5 times faster than through the air, and 12 times faster through your bones (which is why ultrasound imaging works.) Humming vibrates every cell. It stimulates the production of nitric oxide, which helps maintain cellular health. It strengthens your immune system, helps to lower heart rate and regulate the breath rate, improves circulation and digestion, clears your mind, and reduces stress.

In one study, exposure to 50–150 Hz provided relief for 80% of those suffering chronic and acute pain. Other studies show that humming improves hearing and reduces nasal congestion. Humming at 25–150 Hz has been known to speed the healing of bone, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. 25–50 Hz increases bone density. 100 Hz helps decrease dyspnea and shortness of breath.

For reference, all these sound ranges are quiet so you need not force a loud strong tone when humming. Hum softly, louder is not better. We’re going for a low tone combined with the vibration within our bodies.

Here’s something else, Sound and frequency have been explored as a potential treatment for mood disorders like depression and anxiety. This has the potential to be a profound new area of discovery in the upcoming years.

Tips for maximum benefit:

- Use a tone that is natural for you, one where you easily feel the vibration in your heart center. - Continue for a few minutes, without straining, until you feel the relaxation response—slower breathing, slower heart rate, calmer thoughts. - Try to hum for at least 20 minutes a day. You don’t have to do it all in one sitting. You can hum whenever you feel stressed, need a time out, or need healing.