Silence as a therapeutic intervention

The accumulation of thoughts, worries, to-do lists, expectations, achievements, and goal setting accrue to an overburden on the brain. Too much noise creates stress and affects our vitality. Stress and tension can be effectively measured through evaluation of blood pressure and blood circulation. A study published in the journal Heart found that two minutes of silence can prove to be more relaxing than listening to calming music.  A 2011 study published in the Journal of Neuroscience…