20 Benefits of Music

Music muddles through not only pain but likewise physically and mentally according to the research. Take a look how it benefits:

Relieves physically 

1. Alleviate ache

In an area of healthcare that concentrates on putting off and relieving the suffering of patients, it significantly lessen the apparent amount of hurt, especially in geriatric care, intensive care, or palliative medicine.

2. Stimulate to bike firmer 

While pedaling a stationary bicycle, the biker works harder while eavesdropping to fast music simultaneous with enjoyment of it. 

3. Progress running stimulus and performance  

By listening to your much-loved “pump-up” music facilitates to run quicker, boost workout motivation and augment endurance.  

4. Boost workout endurance 

Listening to top workout tracks develops physical performance and amplify endurance during a tough exercise session. Power of distraction through favorite music helps not to notice that we’re already running an extra mile. 

5. Accelerate post-workout revitalization 

Listening to music after a workout helps the body to mend faster. While slow music creates a greater relaxation effect post-exercise, music can help the physical recovery process. 

6. Deep sleep quality  

Classical music effectively treats insomnia making it a safe, cheap alternative to sleep-inducing medicines. 

7. Assist to eat less  

Soft music with dim lights during a meal helps to reduce while eating and eventually consume less food in one sitting which makes sense because decelerating helps to be attentive of fullness reminder.

8. Improve blood vessel function

Scientists disclose that the emotions which patients encounter while listening to music have a healthy effect on blood vessel function. It helps to feel happier and results in increased blood flow in blood vessels.

Minister Mentally:

9. Diminish Anxiety 

Listening to music triggers biochemical stress reducers

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20 Benefits of Music (Part II)

10. Persuade a contemplative state  

Listening to slow musical beats can change brainwave speed, producing brainwave activity comparable to an individual meditating or in a hypnotic state. Research unveils that using rhythmic stimuli such as music which encourages these states has a therapeutic effect, easing symptoms of migraines, pre-menstrual syndrome, and even behavioral issues.

11. Alleviate signs of stress 

Like exercise, music can help pick you up. Classical and meditative sounds can be uplifting, while heavy metal and techno can make depressive symptoms shoddier.

12. Lift up mood 

Music helps to put one in a better mood and get in touch with his/her feelings. "Arousal and mood regulation" and "self-awareness" are the two most significant benefits of listening to music.

13. Develop cognitive performance  

Background music may boost performance on cognitive commission. Listening to music improves a person's emotional state.

14. Help to function better in high-pressure conditions   

Based on research, basketball players who are prone to performing poorly under pressure during games turn to be significantly better during high pressure free-throw shooting if they first listen to catchy, upbeat music and lyrics.

15. Minimize anxiety as much as a massage  

Favorite cool tunes played during massage session double relaxation.

16. Lighten up patients before surgical treatment  

Listening to music helps to put cardiovascular surgery patients at ease while waiting for the operations. This is a chief advantage for approximately four million people who undergo heart surgery each year in the U.S.

17. Relieve stress after operation  

Listening to music while resting in bed after open heart surgery helps patients to relax and reduce stress levels.

18. Bump up mood while driving  

Listening to music while driving can optimistically influence turning a bad-temperament into a lighter mood.

19. Alleviate cancer patients to cope anxiety  

Music help cancer patients communicate their feelings, handle stress, and relieve physical pain and uneasiness. Likewise, it reduces stress and progress the patient’s quality of life.

20. Relieves recovery in stroke patients  

When stroke patients listen to music for two hours a day, their verbal memory and attention progresses and possesses a more positive mood compared to patients who don’t listen to music or audio books.

 

Reference:

Scott Christ, Greatist, 20 surprising, science-backed health benefits of music, http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2013/12/17/health-benefits-music/4053401/

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Philippines' 15 Marvelous Waterfalls

12. Mainit Falls, Romblon 

This is located in Tablas Island in the picturesque province of Romblon. The island of Tablas is the largest island of Romblom which is accessible by ferry.

13. Mambukal Falls, Negros Occidental 

This waterfall is located in Mount Kanlaon in the province of Negros Occidental . This region is known as the “sugar-bowl” of the Philippines which produces more than half the nation's sugar output.

14. Sungkilaw Falls, Zamboanga Del Norte 

These are enjoyable waterfalls located in the City of Dipolog in the province of Zamboanga Del Norte. Do you want to experience riding in a vinta 

after an eye-satisfying experience, Zamboanga del Sur offers this wonderful encounter.

  

15. Hinulugang Taktak, Rizal 

Part of the Hinulugang Taktak National Park in Antipolo Rizal, this waterfall is one of the most popular waterfalls in the Philippines. It is specifically famous because it is the most accessible waterfall from Metro Manila residents.

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Source:

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/458324_15-amazingly-beautiful-waterfalls-in-the-philippines-you-may-have-not-seen-yet, 15 Amazingly Beautiful Waterfalls in The Philippines You May Have Not Seen Yet

Philippine's 15 Marvelous Waterfalls

8. Mag-aso Falls, Bohol 

Mag-aso Falls are beautifull waterfalls located in the town of Antequera in the province of Bohol. This 25 feet tall twin falls, one of Bohol’s natural treasures, whose waters flowing down into a natural pool attracts tourists to swim in scenic surroundings.

9. Cambugahay Falls, Siquijor 

This lovely waterfalls can be found in the town of Lazi in the province of Squijor in the Visayas. You can explore the beauty of nature in this major tourist attraction in the region.

10. Taytay Falls, Laguna  

After a side trip in Pagsanjan Falls which is located in the same region, another beautiful waterfalls can be your next stop-over and this in Taytay Falls situated in the town of Majayjay or Imelda Falls.  This is a two-story high falls situated in the midst of forested area. Roads leading to the falls were developed under World Bank’s the financial assistance.

11. Handigan Falls, Cebu 

This is a hidden waterfall in the town Malubuyoc in the province of Cebu. Before here, you can have visit first another tourist attraction in the town which is the Belltower of San Nicolas de Tolentino Church for your solemn supplication.

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Philippines’ 15 Marvelous Waterfalls

LORD, your love reaches to heaven; your fidelity, to the clouds. Your justice is like the highest mountains; your judgments, like the mighty deep; all living creatures you sustain, LORD. How precious is your love, O God! We take refuge in the shadow of your wings. We feast on the rich food of your house; from your delightful stream you give us drink. For with you is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light (Psalm 36:6-10).

Now, with this provision of nature that speaks of God's Mighty, His Omnipotence can surely be witnessed in these marvelous scenes, so sit back and be astounded:

1. Tinuy-an Falls - Surigao Del Sur 

Is the 10th tallest waterfalls in the country. This 3-layer waterfalls which is 180 ft in height is located in the City of Bislig, Surigao Del Sur. This major tourist attraction is hyped as the Niagara Falls of the Philippines. This breathtaking falls is a white water curtain that flows in three levels. It is one of the best waterfalls in the entire Philippines brought by its grandiose and nature-engineered structure. Its vibrant picture was once featured in the International Travel Magazine. It is considered the widest waterfalls in the Philippines with a width of 95 meters.

2. Mantayupan Falls - Cebu 

Is the 9th tallest waterfalls in the Philippines with a height of 200 feet. Located in Barili in the province of Cebu , this is one of the major tourist attractions in the region.

3. Alalum Falls - Bukidnon 

This is situated in the town of Sumilao in the province of Bukidnon. This 148 ft high natural marvel lies on the Alalum River and can be looked over from Sayre Highway.  You’ll certainly love this place because of its greenly region that would sooth your fresh air expectation.

4. Kalatungan Falls - Bukidnon 

This is situated in Kalatungan Mountain Range in the province of Southern Bukidnon.  Feel the relaxing dashing wind as you travel along. Friendly people are expected to come across with whose smiles are contagious that would lighten your day.

5. Casaroro Falls - Negros Oriental 

Is a stunning waterfalls in the town of Valencia in the province of Negros Oriental which is 100 feet in altitude.

 6. Kabigan Falls - Ilocos Norte 

This is a beautiful waterfall located in the town of Pagudpud in the province of Ilocos Norte.

7. Malabsay Falls - Camarines Sur 

It is a delightful 42.6 feet waterfall in the City of Naga in Camarines Sur. This 13-meter tall waterfall is major tourist attraction in the Bicol region and part of Mt. Isarog National Park.

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Nature’s Therapeutic Benefits

There is a solid findings affirming that direct contact with nature increases mental health, psychological and spiritual development. Based on researches, nature helps:

Minimize Anxiety 

More than 100 research studies disclose that outdoor recreation reduces stress. In a research of individuals exposed to stressful videos of accidents, those who watch a succeeding nature video recovers quicker than those who watch a video with different content. Accordingly, a view of nature even through a window hustles recovery from surgery, enhances work efficiency, and augments work contentment. By watching the ever-changing environments in nature, individuals nurture an upbeat attitude, rehabilitated concentration, alertness, and sensory responsiveness.

Nature has therapeutic attributes treating conditions like attention disorders and depression; the greener a child’s everyday environment the more manageable their symptoms of attention-deficit disorder. Taking a “green walk” reduces their depression (71%), trims down their tension (50%), and amplifies their self-esteem (90%).  The Holy Scriptures even affirm these as it re-echoes:

Sirach 13:25 The sign of a good heart is a cheerful countenance; withdrawn and perplexed is the laborious schemer.

Sirach 30:21-22 Do not give in to sadness, torment not yourself with brooding; Gladness of heart is the very life of man, cheerfulness prolongs his days.

Sirach 30:24 Envy and anger shorten one's life, worry brings on premature old age.

Sense of Purpose and Belonging 

Being in nature also bequeaths a sense of attachment, significance, and purpose because the more we appreciate the interconnectivity between nature and human as teamwork in conservation of ecosystem, the more we appreciate sense of purpose and belonging, as preservationist and Sierra Club founder John Muir 

1838-1914)  says, “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you… while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”

High-esteem and pleasure of nature likewise lead to a sense of spirituality and a gratitude for powers mightier than oneself because it’s only through silence that we could apportion a quality quiet time that gives opportunity to talk to God more privately and solemnly. “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better,” as legendary physicist Alber Einstein (1879-1955) says. 

Even Jesus Himself spends His quiet time that the Father in Heaven may give Him strength to face whatever the future may look like, as the Scripture says:

Matthew 14:23 After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Isaiah 40:28-31 Do you not know or have you not heard? The LORD is the eternal God, creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint nor grow weary, and his knowledge is beyond scrutiny. He gives strength to the fainting; for the weak he makes vigor abound. Though young men faint and grow weary, and youths stagger and fall, They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles' wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. 

Intensified Sense of Awareness and Self-progression 

Trekking through the wilderness combines an intensified sense of awareness of one’s environments with the call to be part of nature. Nature trippers comprehend and process environmental information through mapping, exploring, and interpreting the landscapes, obstacles, and surroundings; a physical activity which minimizes anxieties, risk of disease, and perks up psychological welfare. As a matter of fact, research recommends outdoor exercise as more beneficial than indoor exercise.

In nature, people discover that challenge is actually the occasion for self-progression, develop an internal attitude of control, and develop self-reliance. Wilderness encounters bestow people with optimism in the inescapability of nature and the pace of life, mixed up with a nourishing aptitude to surrender control. Nature-goers realize to believe on their natural aptitude to conquer both expected and unexpected hurdles and to be grateful that things work out even if they aren’t in utter control, which eventually develops confidence and a sense of self-worthy and fulfillment.

According to the research, natural spaces arouse children’s imaginations and creativity, and playing outdoors improves cognitive suppleness, problem-solving aptitude, and self-discipline. 

Sirach 30:23 Distract yourself, renew your courage, drive resentment far away from you; For worry has brought death to many, nor is there aught to be gained from resentment 

Sense of Community 

Likewise, the nature-goers’ shared challenge offers the extra advantages of connection, social support, closeness, and the ability to lend a hand, turning it as  a community or family unit

Adolescence which is an angst-ridden stage of self-discovery is the ideal time to discern the lessons nature can teach. Teens that are immersed into a wilderness encounter leave their family, their familiar community and environment and the roles they have adopted to experiment fresh social roles which develops a new self-image, a new way of relating to other people and the environment, and new modes to react to the daily life’s challenge. Ideal candidates for therapeutic wilderness programs are students exhibiting at-risk behaviors like disobedience, rebellion, trialing with drugs and/or alcohol, sexual promiscuity, poor school performance, and other behavioral complexities.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do.

1 Thessalonians 13:14 Show esteem for them with special love on account of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. We urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, cheer the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all. 

Further, the best antidote for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go somewhere where they can be hush privately with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God desires to see His creations happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.  Nature brings relief in all dilemmas.

References:

1. http://www.crchealth.com, Why Nature Is Therapeutic
2. Lecia Bushak, Benefits Of Ecotherapy: Being In Nature Fights Depression, Improves Mental Health And Well-Being, http://www.medicaldaily.com 
3. Carol Sorgen, Nature therapy may mean that better health is right outside your door, http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/nature-therapy-ecotherapy

15 Low-priced yet marvellous places of interest

8. Borawan and Dampalitan Islands, Quezon

They claim that Borawan is a portmanteau, Boracay and Palawan. Its name origins from the word bulawan which means gold.

Its soaring cliffs hug the white shores of Borawan, reminiscent of many islands like El Nido and Coron. It is one of the many islands off the coast of Padre Burgos and Pagbilao, Quezon, that cuddle up magnificent white sand beaches! 

9. Festival in Quezon, Batangas, Rizal, or Pampanga

Mark your calendars to catch the most energetic and most exciting festivals near Manila:

Pahiyas Festival – May 15 in Lucban, Quezon

Parada ng Lechon – June 24 in Balayan, Batangas

Higantes Festival – November 23 in Angono, Rizal

Giant Lantern Festival – Saturday before Christmas, San Fernando, Pampanga

Hot Air Balloon Fiesta – 3rd Week of February, Clark, Pampanga

Pahiyas Festival is a celebration of the good harvest, in honor of San Isidro de Labrador. A parade roams around town passing by houses that are creatively decorated with vegetables and kiping, a colorful ornament made from rice. 

10. Angono, Rizal and Paete, Laguna

Pay a visit to the house of Carlos “Botong” Francisco and be acquainted the national artist better.

On the other hand, learn the art of sculpture and witness how this craft has become the center of the lives of the people of Paete! Conquer your fears and descend into the Underground Cemetery in Nagcarlan. The province is also dotted with numerous antique churches, ancestral houses, and unique restaurants. 

11. Waterfalls in Pagsanjan and Pangil, Laguna

Take a small boat and be astounded with how the boatmen masterfully conquer the rapids and the rocky stream on the way to the waterfall. 

12. Freedom Islands

Freedom Island and Long Island, collectively called Freedom Islands, is situated off the coast of Paranaque and Las Piñas. More formally known as Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area, the Freedom Islands have an enormous ecological role in the area. It is the last surviving mangrove forest and salt marsh frontier in Metro Manila.  These two islands also function as a sanctuary for many marine life forms and a sanctuary for more than 80 species of birds, both local and migratory. 

13. Corregidor Island

This tadpole-shaped island is situated at the mouth of Manila Bay and was a strategic military base during World War II. 

14. Death March in Bataan

The activity here can be very enlightening and rewarding to history aficionados. 

15. Puerto Galera

It has been the go-to summer destination among city-dwellers for beach activities such as swimming and beach bumming. Puerto Galera is a great diving destination. Declared a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973, it is one of the destinations with the abounding marine biodiversity in the world.

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