358: The best & worst sounds for your health | Neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.

Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.: “Our world is too noisy—most of us don't even know what true silence sounds like.” Ruhoy, a board-certified integrative neurologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of the science of psychoacoustics, plus: - How to avoid irritating sounds (03:42) - How to tap into the healing power of music (06:57) - A go-to playlist for better brain health (08:07) - The best music to induce calming theta brain waves (09:17) - How binaural beats can impact memory & focus (16:47) Referenced in the episode: - Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on the science of sound . - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends . - mbg Podcast episode #152 , with Ruhoy. - Ruhoy's favorite singers for inducing meditative waveforms: Jewel , Alison Krauss , Enya , Sade , Norah Jones , Roberta Flack , Karen Carpenter , & Olivia-Newton John . - Ruhoy's favorite meditation for sleep playlist . - A study showing certain rhythmic sounds can increase theta waves . Enjoy this episode sponsored by Sonos ! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices