The Power of Sound — Cancer and Stress

June 11, 2025

Sound Healing: Not Just Woo-Woo

From the deep, grounding hum of Tibetan singing bowls to the rhythmic beats of a shamanic drum, sound has a way of touching us on a level that words can’t always reach. But did you know that sound isn’t just spiritually uplifting—it’s scientifically powerful too?

Sound healing uses vibrations from instruments, voices, or frequencies to promote physical and emotional well-being. While it might sound like ancient mysticism (and yes, it does have deep roots in cultures from Ancient Greece to Indigenous traditions), modern science is starting to back it up.

Sound and Cancer Cells — A Surprising Link

In a groundbreaking 2023 study, researchers at Rice University discovered that near-infrared light could induce strong vibrations in certain dye molecules attached to cancer cell membranes, leading to their rupture and destruction. This method achieved a 99% efficiency against lab cultures of human melanoma cells, with half of the mice treated becoming cancer-free after the procedure.

Additionally, a technique known as histotripsy, developed at the University of Michigan, uses non-invasive sound waves to break apart tumors. This process not only physically destroys cancer cells but also triggers an immune response by exposing previously hidden cancer cell markers to the body's defenses.

Sound as a Stress Soother

More commonly, sound therapy has shown powerful results for mental health. A 2023 study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a virtually-delivered, biofield-based sound healing treatment to reduce anxiety in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder. The study found clinically significant reductions in anxiety levels and improvements in mental health, demonstrating the potential of sound healing as a non-pharmacological remedy.

Music therapy is also used in hospitals to help lower stress, manage pain, and even improve sleep—proving that sometimes, the best medicine doesn’t come in a bottle but through a speaker or the end of a tuning fork.

Healing might just be one good vibration away.

Next time you're feeling frazzled or out of tune, consider booking an appointment with Kim Sherman. Kim offers an integrative healing approach that blends ancient energy practices with modern science. Using Acutonics and Reiki, she works with sound and subtle energy to harmonize the body's frequencies and support deep relaxation. Polyvagal Theory guides clients in regulating their nervous system and fostering emotional resilience. Together, these modalities help restore balance on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.

Email her at Kimberly@nhhealthandwellness.com or book directly at https://kshermanreiki.square.site/ 

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