What if … Keep on singing and when you have time be sure to read my other articles on singing. Works every time. Mitch Albom. Be safe, live in joy and blessed peace. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on April 01, 2015: This was certainly news to me. How to Weather Psychologically Toxic Conditions, Why So Many Are Gambling with Contracting Covid-19. LOL.! Because when I hum , sing in the shower , or in the complete privacy of my pick- up truck ----: I do so with the fear of being instantly and totally legally arrested!..........! This will intensify and magnify the hum as it flows through your head and your body. Thanks. A vibration is a rapid back-and-forth movement. Jackie Lynnley from the beautiful south on February 22, 2015: Makes a lot of sense. However, from our … I've been doing it all through your hub and it's amazing! Then sing away! "God sings, we hum along, and there are many melodies, but it's all one song - one same, wonderful human song." You will also find more benefits in "12 Benefits of Humming Daily." Venkatachari M from Hyderabad, India on February 23, 2015: Wow! Thelma Raker Coffone from Blue Ridge Mountains, USA on February 22, 2015: I love this hub! travmaj from australia on February 23, 2015: You write the most pleasant and informative hubs. Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. There are health benefits as you will find in "Hum a Happy Tune for Wellness." Health Central: AFA Social Services, Health Guide, Alzheimer's Disease (January 5, 2009). Note: When humming a long note, be sure the pitch is easy and comfortable. Thanks my friend. You are one special lady! billybuc - Good! I really appreciate your tweeting this Ruby. I hope your life is full and wonderful. It makes nothing but sense, and what a lovely way to improve one's whole being. It bothers people. I never knew humming has so many benefits. Nitric oxide is the most potent vasodilator (blood vessel relaxer) in the body. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on March 19, 2015: This makes so much sense. This will disrupt the positive vibrations needed for healing. Should there be breaks between daily humming episodes? And just keep humming away! Now, if I can just finish the intro. She discusses the science and real-life applications of nasal nitric oxide. Humming is still be tested further for even more benefits to the body. Ethnomusicologist Joseph Jordania has theorized that the relaxed, happy feelings elicited by humming may be rooted deep in human evolutionary history. Helps reduce unproductive thinking and negativity. June 22, 2015 -- Every year, John Thyfault snaps … In healthy individuals, humming dramatically increases the amount of nitric oxide released upon exhaling, which shows that air is moving out of the sinuses well. ThelmaC - It was meant to be! Thank you Audrey for this link, Wow! Another option is to use the ‘Om’ chant popular in certain cultures and in yoga. Didn't know about the nitrous oxide. Thanks for sharing I am always intrigued at how much more there is to know about music. So, humming benefits you by boosting your immune system. A new study shows humming can improve ventilation in the sinuses, which might reduce your risk of developing sinusitis. I hum all the time. Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. Music just is uplifting so why would humming not be a wonderful thing for us to do. Thanks my friend. A wonderful and very inspiring article that has reminded me to Hum regularly! Let me know. Truthfully, humming drives me crazy. Great hub interesting and informative. The sounds release healing agents in the body.". I found this very educational. Audrey. This is an indication that you're holding too much tension or the intake of air needs to be increased (inhalation.) Do you realize that your body is a musical instrument? Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. So nice to see you and to read your comments. Another way to help clear the sinuses is by tapping. Thank you for another great hub. A breathing exercise traditionally practiced by yogis, humming bee breath is also known as Bhramari Pranayama. I had never thought of humming and healing but it makes so much sense. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. So, browse for the various sections and remain "HEALTHY". In fact, it is one of the best all-around vocal exercises. Body. Good morning Peggy. :). I've been worried lately about my sister's health which takes a toll on my sleep. This is why singers require more air, inhalation, for higher sounds. Vibrations can be changed to alter the pitch of the sound we make. … Humming is associated with compassionate, loving people like you Maria. CC - By Gualberto107, freedigitalphotos.net. https://remedygrove.com/wellness/Breathing-For-Lon... Make sure the lips are barely touching to help you to feel light vibrations. In a four or six count breathing pattern, make a humming sound similar to the buzz of a … Thanks for sharing this with me. They help to stimulate the entire sinus and nasal cavity area. Focus on your sound and breath. The humming sound produces a positive vibration which the cells of your body pick up. Courtesy: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/picture-of-the-sinuses. Vibrations will be felt in the lip and nasal area when sustaining "M.". Maybe we could hum a duet? This is also why humming, as opposed to simply doing deep breathing, can be beneficial sometimes. Never thought of my body as a musical instrument - I love this word picture. Simply chanting a mantra or prayer in one’s head doesn’t produce the same benefits. Of course, I did know that humming the mantra OM did reduce stress and give a sense of peace and tranquility but so many health benefits of humming I never knew. Love and hugs, Maria. Just what I need to hear. FlourishAnyway from USA on February 22, 2015: I'm all for it, Audrey, and it's great to know there are residual benefits. I hum because I am not a very gifted singer! The results will be the same. Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. One possibility, for example, would be a glissando on “M”, where you begin in the chest register, and then let the tone slide up and then down again. I loved this article! So glad you've pickef up some new information. Since humming stimulates the vagus nerve, this will have a positive effect on the insular lobe, and as its function improves, then many internal problems like IBS, hormonal issues, wrong blood pressure, anxiety and so on start to improve. So try humming on short scales, slides up and down, whatever is easy and creates an easy buzzing sensation in the mask. on January 21, 2016: Thank you rajan for finding my hub about humming useful. From the WebMD Archives. Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on May 29, 2017: Hi there. Hi Nell - Just love this comparison which indeed makes purrrfect sense. I personally find it helps settle the feeling of being restless or scattered on the inside. Performing this breathing exercise helps to induce a calming effect on the mind almost immediately. Vellur - Great to know you are a hummer! I can see the physical and psychological benefits of humming and chanting. But there are so many health benefits. Thank you for sharing it. Thanks. This is also why humming, as opposed to simply doing deep breathing, can be beneficial sometimes. Humming promotes clarity of thinking by refreshing your mind. Deep breathing exercises which focus on the abdomen with breath retention or kumbhaka, improves the defense mechanism of the body and boosts your immunity. on April 13, 2015: AudreyHowitt - Thank you my beautiful friend. Humming is Empowering. Chanting, humming, singing, talking, and other vocal chord exercises increase heart rate variability which activates the Vagus Nerve. It relaxes the body and mind, brings clarity and does wonders for our singing voice. Misfit Chick - I'm so happy to see you here. I enjoyed the Beach Boys, haven't heard that song in years. As you sustain the "ng" during the "ing" position, pay attention to the vibrations located across the hard palate and nasal areas. The first few times you try these humming exercises the vibrations may feel weak. Very happy to hear you liked this hub. Here are the benefits of humming therapy: Helps to keep the sinuses healthy and free from infection. This is the one. Nell Rose from England on March 15, 2015: Hi, I remember reading when cats purr it helps their health, and humming is similar to purring so yes it makes puuurrrrfect sense! Have a wonderful day my friend. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12119224, Humming, stress reduction and heart health. Bhramari Pranayam: How to Practice the Yogic Humming Breath Breathing lies at the core of human existence. Sunshine625 - Oh, I really empathize with you and sinus problems. Now I will try to remember to hum to make me happy! I appreciate your comments and agree with your thoughts about humming. How To: Sit straight in a comfortable seat. Put your lips together gently and hum a sound. Ensure that you are not putting your finger inside the ear but on the cartilage. The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine put their researchers to work comparing airflow in people when they hummed and when they quietly exhaled. Hello Suzette - I'm so glad you found my hub on humming educational. I now know the right way to hum. I've been meditating using the OM since the movie, ' What's love got to do with it. ' Audrey Howitt from California on April 10, 2015: Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. Stay safe and thank you. This tones down your fight-or-flight response (sympathetic nervous system) and activates your body’s built-in stress release (parasympathetic nervous system). This will ruin a singer's voice and the sound will lack richness and power. They provide conscious humming and breathing exercises from simple to advanced, complete with online examples, allowing you to experience the powerful vibratory resonance that humming can create and harness its healing benefits for body, mind, and spirit. With daily practice of this breathing yogic exercise, the person hears in the right ear various sounds such as the sound of crickets, flute, thunder, drum, beetle, bells, gongs of bell-metal, trumpets etc. Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz.) From personal experience, when we’ve had a pain or discomfort -- it can be in our head or anywhere in our body -- and when we’ve focused the attention of our hum to that area, often (and usually quite surprisingly) these discomforts will disappear or at least diminish. :). Exercise good judgment on when to intrude. Your vocal folds (cords) can vibrate faster than 1000 Hertz or 1000 vibrations per second. on July 15, 2020: How nice to hear from you. Sending hugs and my love. The gas nitric oxide (NO) is released in the human respiratory tract. They provide conscious humming and breathing exercises from simple to advanced, complete with online examples, allowing you to experience the powerful vibratory resonance that humming can create and harness its healing benefits for body, mind, and spirit. It was found that nitric oxides rose 15-fold during humming. Bhramari Pranayam is believed to improve the melodiousness of the voice. Practicing Bhramari pranayama benefits in reducing high blood pressure, fatigue, and mental stress. "Nitric oxide (NO) helps to dilate the capillary beds and increase blood flow. And thank Mike Friedman for sharing it on FB! Children will often be found humming while at play. I love her music. Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. on March 27, 2015: Thank you Docmo for your comments. Tami Rogers from Seattle, Washington on February 22, 2015: Great hub! on April 02, 2015: Hi Pamela - Thank you for leaving such interesting comments. It is not important which melody you hum, but that you use the same tension ratios of the body and the vocal tract for the humming as you would use when singing. Well, I'm actually giving it some serious thought and thanks! - Oh my Gosh , I pushed the funny button too ! I'm on my way to your hubs. One of the greatest benefits is how the AUM and humming can help to re-set the emotional part of the brain, the amygdala and hypothalamus. Being a vocal coach I hum often throughout the day about 30-60 seconds each time. You are so kind to give my hub up votes and to pin, share and tweet. Your thoughts are positive and surrounded by love. But I give you credit for reading my hub and commenting. 12 instant benefits of humming: I’m trusting you’ll be impressed with the following 12 well-being benefits that I have gathered along my journey with humming. It really does clear negative self-talk and readily prepares me for the task at hand. They provide conscious humming and breathing exercises from simple to advanced, complete with online examples, allowing you to experience the powerful vibratory resonance that humming can create and harness its healing benefits for body, mind, and spirit. Nithya Venkat from Dubai on March 11, 2015: Humming makes me happy and now I have an excellent reason to hum. on January 21, 2016: Very useful information. Make it a habit to "feel" for the vibrations in the "mask" area, especially across the bridge of the nose, in the cheeks and below the eyes. Tweeted. Humming is an old Tibetan technique which sometimes goes on for 10-15 minutes. The believed benefits of humming breath stem from the concept that the soothing buzzing sound is beneficial for both body and mind. For whatever reason, most of us enjoy humming the occasional tune. :). Bergman, Helene: Caring.com, Is constant humming … Breath control exercise; The lip bubble; Humming; ING; Perfect your vowels; Diction exercises for singers: voice exercises for speaking “Speak” singing Vocal exercises for singers to increase range Perhaps you’re not convinced of the virtues of vocal exercises for singers. Some days I hum as many as 8 times with an hour or so between each humming session. Audrey Hunt (author) from Idyllwild Ca. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Happy that you enjoyed the videos too. For this technique, you will change the … Enjoyed both videos you included. Thank you for finding my hub interesting and inspiring. This much I know. The tongue must lay flat in the bed of the mouth and relaxed. A new theory aims to make sense of it all. Question: Does humming have the same benefits as singing? I appreciate your writing skill and YOU as a person.