Music theory and its effects on health and well-being Chronic diseases are a problem for the mind and body. Chronic diseases are not only harmful to the body, but also affect the psychological well-being of the person. Depression, anxiety and stress are the most common problems associated with chronic diseases. They are harmful to the body and inhibit recovery. However, music theory has been shown to reduce stress, depression and help improve health. Patients with chronic diseases who listen to relaxing music have shown improvement in mood, emotions and their general psychological state, thus improving their health. To implement this treatment, the medical team must consider the whole patient not only physically and emotionally, but also their age, spiritual beliefs, and musical preferences. Then, the medical team can create a personalized music therapy program across your entire medical plan. There is scientific evidence to show that listening to relaxing classical music is effective in eliminating pain. This is a revolutionary treatment for achieving pain control in patients. Test results show that neurons in the amygdala and hypothalamus slow their action potential while the patient listens to relaxing music. In decreasing the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic takes over to decrease heart rate, breathing and muscle tension. This calming effect on the immune system allows the body to relax, thus allowing medical personnel to concentrate on the medical intervention (Stuckey). For example, a patient with Parkinson's disease was reported that the tremors had been random and sometimes uncontrollable. After receiving music therapy, the tremors became mild and the patient was ... middle of paper ... before aiding recovery (The Futurist). There is a lot of research that shows that music is relaxing for the brain and body. Patients with chronic illnesses, debilitating injuries, or who require stressful procedures may benefit from music therapy. To implement a music prescription for a patient, you need to come up with a treatment plan. Before a prescription can be written, the medical team must take into account the whole patient, physically and emotionally. The medical team must consider the patient's age, culture and religious beliefs. Also, consider the type of music the patient normally listens to or finds particularly relaxing. These responses will help determine the appropriate music therapy for the patient. Finally, in the interest of the patient's health and well-being, the medical team will incorporate music therapy into the medical plan.