By Etsuko Ikeda, Reiki Master
Harnessing Natural Sound Frequencies for Healing
Sound therapy with HIBIKI music boxes, harnesses specific sound frequencies to positively influence brainwave activity and promote mental and physical well-being. In the natural world, there are ultra-high and low-frequency sounds that have a strong influence on the brainstem and hypothalamus, which are the life centers, and promote natural healing in humans, animals, and even plants. By using sound waves produced by instruments such as Tibetan bowls and tuning forks, these therapy sessions effectively address the need for relaxation and mental clarity. Sessions leverage the unique properties of sound vibrations to immerse the body and mind in a deeply soothing experience, beginning with the gentle resonances that harmonize with your natural rhythms to induce calm and recovery.
What is the HIBIKI?
HIBIKI is a sound or voice that can be heard by the ear, expressed in units of hertz. The frequencies that can be heard by the human ear are generally said to be approximately 20 to 20,000 hertz – this is called the audible range. The higher the frequency, the higher the sound is perceived by the human ear.
Functions of our Hypothalamus and Brainstem
The Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is in the diencephalon at the deepest part of the brain. It is an extremely important region that regulates body temperature, appetite, sleep, and water and salt levels in the body. It also works with the nearby hippocampus to regulate memory and consciousness.
The Brainstem
The brainstem consists of the midbrain, pons, and diencephalon. It directly controls autonomic functions essential for survival, such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestive body temperature regulation. It also controls the functions of regulating sleep, wakefulness levels, posture, and movement. For maintaining and recovering health, the brainstem is essential.
Inaudible HIBIKI Restore Blood Flow to The Brain
Using PET (Positron Emission Tomography), a joint team from the former Ministry of Education research institute in Japan and Kyoto University, found that extremely low frequencies that cannot be heard by our ears, and high frequencies above 20,000 hertz, activate the human brain stem and hypothalamus. The results were as follows:
1. Promotes increased brainstem blood flow.
2. Sounds without high frequencies caused a decrease in cerebral blood flow.
3. There was no change in cerebral blood flow when listening to only high frequencies.
Good Environment for Our Mind and Body
Human beings are uniquely attuned to the myriad of sound vibrations present in nature. Therefore, it is important that the hypothalamus and brainstem function properly, so life can be lived sustainably. Environments like tropical rainforests, primeval forests, oceans, waterfalls, and rivers offer a symphony of therapeutic sounds that engage all five senses—sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. Close your eyes and imagine it. Imagine the deep forest – its rich frequency range is an excellent environment that has all the conditions to satisfy our senses. The profound sound frequencies in these natural settings can improve wellness and stimulate deep relaxation. In contrast, urban environments typically have significantly lower natural sound levels, which can reduce our resilience to stress and increase our susceptibility to various ailments.
So, What Should We Do?
While the ideal symphony of life’s sounds is found in nature, our urban lifestyles often distance us from these essential experiences. Nonetheless, the everyday sounds of wind rustling through trees, river currents, waterfall cascades, ocean waves, and bird songs carry the healing power of sound. These sounds, combined with the vibrational quality of instruments like singing bowls and gongs placed strategically on the body, promote healing and restore a harmonious state of consciousness. To truly benefit from sound therapy, consider spending time in nature, where you can immerse yourself in its raw musicality. Unlike digital recordings, such as CDs, natural sounds cover a broader spectrum and offer a richer, more authentic auditory experience, essential for health and vitality.
Have You Ever Heard of Music Box Therapy?
Music Box therapy is a therapy in which the high and low frequencies of 3.75 to 100,000 hertz are produced by a music box. It is an important therapy as it promotes blood flow in the brainstem and regulates the nervous system and hormones. Music box HIBIKI with 72 combs, or more, affect people’s emotions, making it easier to feel relaxed and at ease; emitting HIBIKI with a wide range of frequencies, from ultra-high frequencies exceeding 100,000 hertz to low frequencies. This wide range of frequencies is like the high-density wave produced by plants and animals in the rainforest. As mentioned earlier, the human ear can normally hear frequencies of 20 to 200,00 hertz. Ultra-high frequencies exceeding 100,000 hertz are the sounds produced by dolphins and bats. Listening to a music box, with rich tones beyond the audible range, stimulates the brain and helps restore health to the whole body. It can support recovery from all sorts of illnesses including cancer, diabetes, skin diseases, dizziness, hearing loss, and anxiety.
Reiki Sessions with Sound Healing
Following each Reiki session at Innate Wellness, we incorporate a Swiss Luge 72 Comb Music Box, known for its balanced sound ranging from high to low frequencies, to amplify the healing effects. This form of sound therapy, particularly when combined with Reiki, offers a dynamic approach to healing. Interested in this unique combination? Contact us or book a free 15-minute consultation with our Reiki Master to discover the benefits of sound therapy with Hibiki music boxes.
