Healthy living is generally defined by how physically healthy you are, correct? For example, if you are sick or have a cold, you are unhealthy. If you are dealth a life changing disease such as cancer or H.I.V., you are unhealthy. Now does that mean that it is all physical? No Way! Health is also made up by your mental state. Think about this, the kind of music you listen to generally affects your personality type. Here is a perfect example: I listened A healthy life choice is generally defined by how physically healthy you are, correct? For example, if you have a cold or are sick, you are unhealthy. If you have a life altering disease such as H.I.V. or cancer, you are unhealthy. But does this mean that it is completely physical? Absolutely not! Your well being is also determined by your mental health. Think about this, the kind of music you listen to generally affects your personality type. Look at this great example: I I used to listen to Hard Rock and was extremely wild, mischievous, energetic, and fun! Today I am more mature, I listen to lighter music and I am more relaxed, laid back, careless, and less energetic.

Now focus on music and creating your mood. Again, talking about the heavy rock, how does that make you feel when you hear it? I know from experience that metal music gets my blood rushing, my heart pounding, my pulse pulsing. It kicks me into overdrive! How does t make you feel when you listen to music? Let me take you to the opposite side of the spectrum and use classical music as an scenario. If you are listening to a song written by Beethoven, how do you feel? I am generally feeling very classy, sophisticated, makes me feel like learning, reading a novel, enriching my life. It is a totally different mood it puts me in. What does it do for you?

Why would this make you live a longer life? The correct kind of music could help your mood and personality get better, creating a positive and happy outlook on life. It is a true statement that a happier person lives longer and is in better health than someone who is always worried, miserable, and unhappy. The human body was not made to deal with stress all the time. This is where disease comes from. Think of the word, ?dis? ?ease?. This means there is not ease in the human body, mental stress can be the cause of this. Music could be the cure.

Music can be a great enjoyment for all involved. How great do you feel when you hear your favorite song come on the iPod or radio? How does it make you feel when you hear a song you do not like? Completely opposite right?

Let us talk about movies. What about horror movies, what kind of soundtrack do they have? Most play really scary high pitched, fast paced scary soundtracks, others have gotten smart and have no music. This is smart because mentally, with no music, your mind plays tricks on you. Do you remember the movie The Blair Witch Project? It was a very low budget flick, and done with little to no music. Somehow it still was one of the most popular and watched horror movies of the time.

What about those feel good movies? Next time you get a chance, watch Disney's Enchanted? It is a musical all in its own that has light, fluffy, dance in the street, hug your neighbor, sweet music. It makes me feel extremely caring and uncharacteristically in the mood to kiss a chipmunk. The writers knew what they were doing with this. As with most Disney movies the music is crucial. It puts the audience in a positive mind frame and gives them something to look forward to.

What about action movies, what type of music do they focus on? Would you say techno, heavy, fast paced rock soundtrack? Look at one of the best action movies ever ? The Matrix. The theme song is a fast paced bass guitar riff. It puts me in the mood to kick some butt! Not necessarily a positive mood, but still, makes me happy at that time.

So, how do you tie this all in to being healthy? Discover what makes you happy and focus your attention on that sort of music. Do not try to trick yourself; you know what it is that makes you feel the best. Enjoy this knowledge that you now posess on living just a little bit healthier with music and share this with your family.