Healthy living is generally defined by how physically healthy you are, right? For example, if you have a cold or are sick, you are considered not healthy. If you are dealth a life altering disease such as cancer or H.I.V., you are not healthy. But does that mean that it is entirely physical? Absolutely not! 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 I used to listen to Hard Rock and was extremely wild, a trouble maker, full of energy, and fun! Now that I have matured in age, I listen to lighter music and I am more calm, laid back, carefree, and less energetic.



Let us focus on music and setting the mood. Again, talking about the metal music, how does it make you feel when you hear it? I know based on experience that metal music gets my adrenaline rushing, my foot pounding, my head pulsing. In short, it sends me into overdrive! How does t make you feel when you listen to music? Let us go to the opposite side of the spectrum and use classical music as an scenario. While listening to a song written by Beethoven, what is your mood? I usually feel very classy, smart, makes me feel like learning, opening a book, enriching my life. It is a totally different mood it puts me in. What does it do for frame of mind?

Why would this make you live a healthier life? The right kind of music will help your mood and attitude improve, creating a positive and happy outlook on life. It is a true statement that a happier person lives longer and is healthier than someone who is always concerned about something, upset, and unhappy. The body was not designed to handle stress all the time. This is where disease comes from. Think of the word, ?dis? ?ease?. This means there is not ease in the body, stress can be the cause of this. Music can be the cure.

Music can be enjoyed by all. How wonderful do you feel when you listen to your favorite song come on the radio or iPod? How does it make you feel when you hear a song you do not enjoy? Not that great right?

Let us discuss movies. What about horror movies, what kind of music do they play? Most play really scary high pitched, fast paced creepy soundtracks, others have gotten smart and play NOTHING musically. This is smart because mentally, with no music, your mind plays tricks on you. Do you recall the movie The Blair Witch Project? It was a very low budget film, and done with little to no soundtrack. Somehow it still had the capability of being one of the most popular and watched horror movies of its time.

How about those feel good movies? Have you ever seen Disney's Enchanted? It is a musical all in its own that has light, fluffy, dance in the street, hug your neighbor, charming music. It makes me feel extremely caring and uncharacteristically in the mood to dance in the streets. The directors knew what they were doing with this. As with most Disney movies the soundtrack is key. It puts the movie watches in the mood and gives them something to look forward to.

How about action movies, what type of soundtrack do they have? Would you say techno, heavy, fast paced rock music? Think about one of the best action movies ever ? The Matrix. The theme song is a bass guitar with a fast paced riff. It puts you in the mind frame to do some damage! Not the most positive mood, but still, makes me happy at that time.

What does all this music stuff have to do with being healthy? Find out what makes you happy and concentrate your efforts on that type 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 have on living just a little bit healthier with music and share this with your family.