I have followed this non-traditional heart surgen for many years, and we have purchased a number of his natural health products. Learn about Dr. Gundry here. Below is one of his very interesting articles.

Dr. Steve Gundry MD

Singing out loud is one of the BEST ways to quickly boost your health.

Yep, whether it’s an old classic that “takes you back” or a new song you can’t get out of your head…
Singing out loud releases your “feel good” hormones — instantly leaving you in a better mood.1
Not to mention, regularly belting out to your favorite tunes has been shown to:

  • Lower your stress levels the same way yoga does2
  • Support your immunity to fend off sickness3
  • Help you get a good night’s sleep4


And if that’s not enough...

  • Singing at the top of your lungs can also stimulate your vagus nerve.5
  • Your vagus nerve is the metronome that controls the rhythm between your brain and digestive system.
  • And it just so happens to be connected to your vocal cords.6
  • This means the more often and enthusiastically you sing, the more active your vagus nerve becomes...
  • And the smoother your digestion will be.7

References:

1. Ellis R, Thayer J. Music and Autonomic Nervous System (Dys)Function. Music Percept. 2010;27(4):317-326. doi:10.1525/mp.2010.27.4.317.
2. Woodward A. Intercom - Singing has the same health benefits as yoga, study finds…join ICvoICes and see for yourself!. Ithaca.edu. https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20141001100428735. Accessed August, 2023.
3. Fancourt D, Williamon A, Carvalho L, Steptoe A, Dow R, Lewis I. Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and carers. Ecancermedicalscience. 2016;10. doi:10.3332/ecancer.2016.631.
4. Hilton M, Savage J, Hunter B, McDonald S, Repanos C, Powell R. Singing Exercises Improve Sleepiness and Frequency of Snoring among Snorers—A Randomised Controlled Trial. International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2013;02(03):97-102. doi:10.4236/ijohns.2013.23023.
5. Breit S, Kupferberg A, Rogler G, Hasler G. Vagus Nerve as Modulator of the Brain–Gut Axis in Psychiatric and Inflammatory Disorders. Front Psychiatry. 2018;9. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00044.
6. Ibid.
7. Meyers C. ACE - Certified™: December 2016 - Functional Holistic Fitness with Vagus Nerve Stimulation. Acefitness.org. https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/certified/december-2016/6157/functional-holistic-fitness-with-vagus-nerve-stimulation. Accessed August, 2023.

Suggested personal application

No reason not to sing praise and worship songs in the shower, and sing in the Spirit anytime, perhaps even when driving!