Are these true regarding music effects on nerves?

[ChrisBradford]

Dr Luther “The effect of songs and music in anesthetizing the nerves is stronger than the effect of drugs.”

Moreover, Professor of Columbia University, Dr. Wolf Adler says:

“The best and most fascinating tunes of music leave the worst kind of effects on the nervous system of humans and on their blood pressure, and especially when the climate is hot; then the unpleasant effects are too much. Indeed, music exhausts the nervous system in the human body because of being electrified by it.”

"The two major divisions of the automatic nervous system are called

the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems."

Sympathetic nerves leave the middle regions of the spinal cord

"Parasympathetic nerves leave the central nervous system from the
upper regions where they travel in cranial nerves (i.e., 12 pairs of
nerves attached to the brain and serving head and neck), and from the
lowermost regions of the spinal cord where they travel in spinal
nerves.

"Most internal organs of your body are supplied with both
parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve fibres."

"In general, these two types of nerves work in opposite ways. For
example, impulses travelling along sympathetic nerve fibres toward
the heart increase your heart-beat rate, whereas impulses travelling
along the parasympathetic nerves leading to the heart disease its
rate.

"When we examine the effects of sympathetic stimulation of various
organs, a pattern begins to emerge. We find that sympathetic
stimulation causes a number of events:

1. Widening of air passage leading to the lungs;

2. Constriction or narrowing of blood vessel in the skin and in the
intestinal tract, resulting in blood being shifted from the digestive
organs and skin to the muscles;

3. A general slowing down of movements in the intestinal tract;

4 An increase in the force and rate of heart-beat:

5. Release of the blood sugar from the liver;

6. Release of the harmones adrenaline.

All of these activities prepare the human being for emergencies such
as running or fighting. The widening of air passages makes it easier
for the human being to beathe faster and get more oxygen. Blood is
shifted from regions where it will not be needed during the emergency
(the intestinal tract, for example) to skeletal and heart muscle
which will need oxygen and blood sugar.

The heart beats faster and stronger so that blood circulates through
the muscles at a higher rate. Blood sugar is released from storage in
the liver into the blood stream where it will be available to supply
muscles with energy.

In short, sympathetic stimulation prepares the man for emergencies,
and in this process, increases the blood pressure, retards the
function of digestive system and increases the sugar contents of the
blood.

The function of Parasympathetic nerves system is opposite to the
sympathetic system "It widens the veins, releases nonadrenalin
hormones and generally retards activities.

"The two nervous systems run parallel to each other and in co-
operation from one part of the body to another. The co-operation of
the two systems is essential for maintaining the equilibrium of the
body, which in turn has a great bearing and effect on the physical
and mental health of man.

Should at any time there be a lack of co-operation between these two
systems, physical or mental disorders could arise resulting in one
disease or another."

Some actions or movements outside human body can adversely affect the
natural equilibrium of these two systems. One of those things is
music.

A brisk and lively musical programme, particularly if it is
accompanied by musical instruments, disturbs this equilibrium of the
various systems; digestion is badly affected; palpitation of the
heart is increased; blood pressure goes high and abnormal secretion
of hormones leaves a lasting bad effect upon general health.

Music stimulates mostly the sympathetic nervous system; and it may
create insomnia (lack of sleep); it may cause tempers to flareup;
sudden laughter or nonsensical talks are amongst its possible
effects. It may even lead to mania (a kind of madness)..

Such people may be seen to move their hands and feet in dancing
pattern even when not listening to music.

Dr. Vollf Adler, who was a professor in the Columbia University,
found out that a best melodious record of music can badly harm the
nerves of a human body; and the warmer the weather the more the harm.
He proved that music upsets the nervous systems unnaturally, and
causes considerable fatigue.

This research of Dr. Adler had a widespread effect on many Americans;
many stopped listening to music altogether. The belief that music was
harmful for a progressive nation like U.S.A., reached a stage when a
member of the Senate proposed a resolution to ban the music in the
country. Relevant proofs and arguments were put before the Senate.
But in a nation steeped in lust and materialism, not many senators
could be found to vote for that resolution.

(Illustre Dimanche; No. 630; Paris; as quoted in, "Falsafa-e-Tahrim-e-
Musiqui", published by the institution "Dar Rah-e-Haqq", Qum, Iran)

Concentration on listening to musical concerts or Jazz bands at times
causes such violent tension that mental stability is thrown out of
window.

Otologists say that youngsters are going deaf by blasting their ears
with electronic pop music.

"Experts know that prolonged exposure to a noise level above 85
decibels will eventually result in a reduction of hearing acuity in
the frequency range most important for understanding human speech.
Dr. Charles Lebo, of the Pacific Medical Centre took measuring
instruments into two San Francis co dance halls where the cacophony
from amplified instruments caused sound intensity from 100 to 119
decibels in the low frequency range.

"Lebo estimates that under such conditions 80 per cent have their
hearing sensitivity temporarily reduced by 5 to 30 decibels; 10 per
cent suffer a temporary 40 decibel impairment. Some might suffer
permanent damage after a year of steady listening. (Time).

In short high bloodpresure, insomnia, emotional instability mania and
madness, nervous break downs, ulcers, heart troubles, diabetes,
rheumatisms temporary permanent deafness and birth of deformed or
disabled babies are the effects of music.

[Endy0816]

Mostly propaganda to support a religious narrative. Loud noise on the ear or if you have a condition, is about it.

 

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[John Cuthber]

If this "Dr Luther “The effect of songs and music in anesthetizing the nerves is stronger than the effect of drugs.”"

was even close to true the hospitals would employ singers, rather than anaesthetists.

 

If this "In short high bloodpresure, insomnia, emotional instability mania and

madness, nervous break downs, ulcers, heart troubles, diabetes,
rheumatisms temporary permanent deafness and birth of deformed or
disabled babies are the effects of music."

was even close to true then

(1) we would have noticed

(2) deaf people would be immune to almost all of the things you cited.

 

Realistically, it's just plain silly.

You should have thought about it more carefully before posting it.

Edited January 8, 2017 by John Cuthber