Preventative Wellness Beyond Skin-Deep
In the health and beauty sectors, there has been a marked shift towards preventative care, where individuals are encouraged to nurture their body and mind before, not after, they reach a state of burnout.
People are being told to incorporate various beneficial practices, such as engaging in yoga sessions and increasing their vegetable intake, into their daily routines, particularly during the darker days of winter. The goal is to boost overall mental and physical health so that remedial action is not required.
Elevating Hearing Health in Spa and Wellness
Auditory health is no exception, and this year, an increasing focus is being placed on hearing wellness.
Traditionally overlooked in spa treatments, hearing acuity is now gaining attention. Many common spa experiences, often accompanied by bland and generic music, may detract from relaxation rather than enhance it. This has prompted a shift towards the use, during therapeutic interventions, of sound waves to lower stress hormones and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system – which controls the body’s ability to relax.
“You can close your eyes, but you can't turn off your hearing. Sound is always reaching us, even when we're asleep,” said Vincent Howard, co-founder of Hearology®. “There’s clear evidence that exposure to certain types of noise can raise stress levels. Since sound is made up of waves, it makes sense that their frequency and intensity can have a direct effect on how we feel, both physically and mentally.”
Immersive Sound Therapies for Modern Relaxation
As people’s methods of relaxation evolve, the use of immersive sound therapies is becoming more recognised for its efficacy. While some individuals may achieve tranquillity through direct meditation, others require alternative techniques to help them reach a peaceful state.
This emphasis on hearing health aligns with broader conversations regarding lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and the impacts of stress on hearing acuity.
Awareness of the multidimensional aspects of ear health has been raised by advances in our understanding of the impact of stress - along with the way we engage with our environment - on auditory capabilities.
As preventative approaches gain traction, it is clear that auditory health is becoming an essential component of overall wellness.
References
- The Uses and Benefits of Music Therapy – Explores the uses and benefits of music and sound therapy for stress relief, anxiety reduction and overall wellness.
- Research Reveals That Sound and Frequency Can Reduce Stress – Highlights new research into how sound and frequency-based therapies can calm the nervous system and reduce cortis
- Mindful healthy mind, healthy life - Discusses meditation as a method for achieving relaxation, which is related to the use of sound therapies for stress reduction.
