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Koean Soceity for Naturopathy (한국자연치유학회)
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Natural Healing Potential of a Musical Instrument for Breathing Excise

호흡 훈련용 악기의 자연 치유적 유용성

  • Kwang Hyuk Woo (Korea National Univ. of Arts) ;
  • Gum Na Hong (Department of Medicine, Jeju National Univ.) ;
  • Min Joo Choi (Department of Medicine, Jeju National Univ.)
  • 우광혁 (한국예술종합학교) ;
  • 홍금나 (제주대학교 의과대학) ;
  • 최민주 (제주대학교 의과대학)
  • Received : 2024.07.17
  • Accepted : 2024.08.29
  • Published : 2024.09.30
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Abstract

Background: Breathing, which can be voluntarily controlled, is understood to improve autonomic nervous system dysfunction caused by irregular lifestyle habits and stress. Purpose: This study aims to design a musical instrument for breathing excise and to present preliminary cases demonstrating the effectiveness of the breathing exercise with the instrument. Method: Based on a palm flute, a musical instrument was designed to produce the intended sound when exhaling softly, evenly, and for a long duration using the diaphragm. The instrument was applied to 4 individuals with symptoms of autonomic nervous system imbalance, and its effects were evaluated. Results: Case A (62 years old, male); After 1 hour of daily breathing excise for 2 weeks, the subject was able to discontinue the use of sleep-inducing medication, which had been taken for 5 years, and showed improvement in symptoms of overactive bladder. Case B (35 years old, male); After 30 minutes of breathing excise daily for 2 months, the subject's sleep patterns improved, and insomnia symptoms were alleviated. Case C (57 years old, female); After 30 minutes of breathing excise, 3 times per week for 4 weeks, the time required to fall asleep was significantly reduced, and sleep quality was enhanced. Case D (67 years old, male); After 1 hour of daily breathing excise for 1 week, the subject's insomnia improved. Conclusion: The proposed breathing excise instrument which efficiently trains exhalation is understood to positively influences the parasympathetic nervous system. The instrument is expected to hold potential for effective use in natural healing programs, aimed at restoring and maintaining autonomic nervous system balance.

배경: 불규칙한 생활 습관과 스트레스 등으로 유발된 자율신경 실조증을 개선하기 위해 자의적으로 조절이 가능한 호흡을 활용할 수 있다. 목적: 호흡 훈련용 악기를 고안하고 이를 활용한 호흡 훈련의 효과에 대한 초기적인 사례를 제시하고자 한다. 방법: 팜 플루트를 기반으로, 횡경막을 이용하여 날 숨을 부드럽고 고르게 그리고 길게 호흡을 할 때 의도하는 소리가 나도록 악기를 고안했다. 제작된 악기는 자율신경계 실조증 증상이 있는 4인에게 적용하고 효과를 평가했다. 결과: 사례A(62세, 남); 2주일 동안 매일 1시간씩 호흡 훈련을 한 결과, 5년간 복용하던 수면 유도제를 중단할 수 있고, 과민성 방광 증세도 완화되었다. 사례B(35세,남); 2개월 동안 하루 30분씩 호흡 훈련을 통해 수면 패턴을 회복하고 불면증이 완화되었다. 사례C(57세,여); 4주간 주3회 30분씩 호흡 훈련 후 잠드는 시간이 크게 단축되고 수면의 질이 향상되었다. 사례D(67세,남); 1주일 동안 매일 1시간씩 호흡 훈련을 한 결과 불면증이 개선되었다. 결론: 제안된 호흡 훈련용 악기는 부교감 신경에 긍정적인 영향을 주는 날숨을 효율적으로 훈련할 수 있을 것으로 여겨지며, 자율 신경계 균형 회복 및 유지를 위한 자연 치유적 프로그램에서 유용하게 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

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