Ep 151: Why Your Headphones Are Blocking Your Body's Healing

Discover the hidden power of sound and vibration in this eye-opening conversation with cymatics expert John Stewart Reed. Uncover how specific frequencies can boost your vagal tone, improve blood oxygenation, and enhance overall well-being. Learn about the groundbreaking Cymascope app that visualizes sound, and find out why high-quality headphones and uncompressed audio files are crucial for optimal healing benefits. Explore the surprising connection between live music, nitric oxide production, and vasodilation. This episode delves into cutting-edge research on music medicine, the therapeutic effects of drumming, and how to create personalized healing experiences using your own voice. Whether you're a health enthusiast, practitioner, or simply curious about natural ways to improve your health, this conversation offers fascinating insights into the science of sound and its profound impact on human biology.

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Key Takeaways
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1. Listen to high-quality music through proper headphones to stimulate your vagus nerve. Use corded headphones with a frequency response starting at 4-5 Hz, like the Beyerdynamic DT770PRO model. Avoid wireless or low-quality options.

2. Choose uncompressed audio formats like WAV or FLAC files instead of MP3s to get the full healing benefits of music. CDs and high-quality vinyl can also work well.

3. Use the new Cymascope app to visualize sound patterns from your voice or instruments. Record and print out images of your own "Om" sound for meditation purposes.

4. Attend live music concerts to maximize healing benefits. The uncompressed sound stimulates nitric oxide production in your sinuses and lungs, promoting vasodilation and oxygenation.

5. Incorporate drumming into your wellness routine. The low-frequency pulses from drums help oxygenate your blood, similar to how your heartbeat functions. Join a drum circle or play a large drum at home for therapeutic effects.

Memorable Quotes
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"Sound imprints itself onto surfaces everywhere around us all of the time. Whenever sound is present and there are membranes, cymatic patterns are imprinted on them, invisible to the unaided eye but can be made visible."

"We're walking around with a healing tool. If we have a normal speaking voice, we are blessed with a wonderful instrument. Our vocal apparatus is directly innervated by the vagus nerve. Any sound we make helps keep our vagal tone well-tuned."

"When you go to experience live music at a concert, you'll come away with your bloodstream super oxygenated. Not only because of oxygen binding, but also from nitric oxide created by the higher frequencies in your paranasal sinus cavities. You're going to get so many healing benefits."

Connect with John
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Website: https://cymascope.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundmadevisible
Sound Made Visible: www.soundmadevisible.com

Resources Mentioned
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Dream of the Blue Whale album by Anders Holte: anders-holte.com
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro headphones:beyerdynamic.com
SHIFT Network: theshiftnetwork.com

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