Fitmist You must have seen many types of optical illusions but have you ever heard about an auditory illusion? Well…..Learn more What are binaural beats? Binaural means ‘two ears’. Binaural beats is an illusion that is produced by hearing two different frequencies of sound in both ears. As a result, the third frequency of sound is heard which is formed by the illusion created in our brain. The kind of illusion created by binaural beats depends on the age group of people. Why are people crazy about binaural beats? Some people believe that listening to binaural beats increase concentration and decrease anxiety. This is why many students prefer listening to binaural beats while studying….Learn more Binaural beats benefits Binaural beats can prove to be effective for some people. Many doctors are using binaural beats therapy for patients suffering from anxiety disorders or for those dealing with depression. People who want to elevate their moods can also listen to binaural beats. Harms of binaural beats Listening to binaural beats for long periods of time can harm your ears as well as your hearing ability. Your mind might, in return, get slow and confused over time. Moreover, people can get addicted to listening to binaural beats for the uplifting of their moods. People suffering from anxiety issues might get comfortable with using binaural beats for longer durations of time…..Learn more How are they formed? Binaural beats are often referred to as ‘auditory illusions’ which are formed by listening to different frequencies of sounds in each ear. These frequencies then produce another sound that would stop if we discontinue hearing one of the initial frequencies of sound. The two sounds in each ear should have a frequency of less than 1000 hertz (Hz). And the difference between the two should be less than 30 Hz, as suggested by a study. Where can you find them? If you go to YouTube and search ‘binaural beats’, you will see thousands of videos with binaural beats sound. There are videos as long as 2-4 hours. Some YouTubers also do live streaming of the binaural sounds……Learn more What do binaural beats do to your brain? Some scientists suggest listening to binaural beats daily for 30-40 minutes increases the focusing power of the Brain and makes you learn things more easily. When you listen to these beats, the neurons in your brain start firing actively and start transferring signals through the Corpus callosum, which in turn stimulates the mind. They connect the left and right parts of the brain. Are binaural beats safe? After going through the mixed comments on the advantages and disadvantages of binaural beats, you must be thinking – Are binaural beats safe for me? Should I listen to them? What will happen if I listen to binaural beats daily? The answer to all these questions would be based on various studies. Scientists have done hundreds of research on this topic. Most of the scientists agree that you can listen to binaural beats for about 30 minutes each day without having any serious side effects…..Continue reading
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