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A Brief Look: The Stress-Relieving Binaural Effect Is Essentially “Musical Drugs”

Posted on by iDREAMING
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8 月

The human mind is incredibly complex, and humanity’s exploration of it has never ceased. Whether through biomedicine, modern psychology, or religion, there is a universal desire to uncover more about its inner workings. Brainwave entrainment has recently entered the public eye due to its application in various meditation assistant apps. Even before this, there were audios known as “digital drugs” (or “audio drugs”). They all operate on the same principle: interfering with brainwaves through external factors to influence a person’s mood and state of mind.

Brainwaves, also known as neural oscillations, were discovered in 1924 by the German psychiatrist Hans Berger. He also invented electroencephalography, which created the EEG scans we commonly see in hospitals today. Therefore, brainwaves are an inherent biological feature of the brain.

The human brain features over 14 types of brainwaves, including the commonly known δ、θ、α、β、γ。Scientists have identified that different mental states produce distinct brainwave patterns:

  • Delta Waves (0.5–3 Hz): Slowest, highest-amplitude waves associated with deep sleep and healing.
  • Theta Waves (3–8 Hz): Linked to dreaming, meditation, and memory formation.
  • Alpha Waves (8–12 Hz): Represent a relaxed, conscious state involved in memory and calculation.
  • Beta Waves (12–38 Hz): Associated with active thinking, problem-solving, and anxiety.
  • Gamma Waves (38–100 Hz): Linked to high-level cognition and self-awareness.
In reality, these brainwaves often coexist, with specific types becoming dominant depending on one’s emotional state. Proper, balanced levels are key to effectiveness. While brainwave entrainment operates partly as a placebo, users should avoid listening to these audios while driving or operating machinery to prevent over-relaxation.

Why do many people claim it actually works?
Brainwave entrainment is backed by a theoretical foundation. When introduced under the guise of a placebo effect, it can indeed yield quite favorable results.

Will listening to these audios cause any harm?
Brainwave entrainment itself does not cause physical harm to the body, nor does it possess an impact potent enough to do so. However, avoid listening to them while driving or operating machinery. If listening to θ、α

waves induces an overly relaxed state, it may pose unpredictable risks.
If you are interested, you can refer to the original article at the following link:

https://kknews.cc/science/856ez3n.html

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