Operalicious Singing For Health
- 1. Get Singing and Get Healthy! If you're feeling blue sing a happy song - it will lift your spirits! True. There are proven physical and psychological health benefits associated with singing. Here are some of them: • Singing improves circulation and digestion. • Singing is an aerobic exercise also increases oxygen levels in the blood. • Singing expands lung capacity and when airflow is enhanced in the respiratory tract, bacteria have less chance to flourish so this can counter cold symptoms. • Singing requires deep breathing so it is a stress-buster, lowering blood pressure, and is good for the nervous system. • Singing boosts immunity by producing proteins that function as anti- bodies. • Singing helps to tone muscles in the face and the stomach and posture is improved.
- 2. • Singing triggers the release of feel-good endorphins which make a person feel happier and more positive. Those endorphins are also natural pain-killers, and natural anti-depressants. Happier people often have fewer physical health problems. • Singing is joyful and uplifting - giving us a natural high. Singing together is an incredible adrenaline rush. • Choirs and singing groups help people connect, make friends, and form social bonds. • Singing is good for society because people in choirs are often more likely to be involved in their communities. • And apart from anything else, singing is fun! • Two of my favourite quotes about singing are 'He who sings frightens away all his ills' (traditional); and 'The only thing better than singing is more singing' (Ella Fitzgerald). So why not get happy and healthy and start singing. Operalicious ® produces singing workshops for corporate team-building, client entertaining, and office socials and our professional singers are ready to help you find your inner singer! Jane Peyton, founder of Operalicious ® http://www.operalicious.com/