Humming Your Way To Sinus Health

I'm always amazed when I hear natural health techniques on a regular radio station. Driving into work this morning, I was listening to the WAVE station in my market and in between songs the announcer says that humming along to a song can actually help you alleviate some symptoms of allergies since the increased air that comes from humming can open up your nasal passage way, thus easing congestion.

An article called Dr. Mao's Secrets of Longevity on Yahoo Health explains.
"Studies have shown that humming improves the output of nitric oxide, an indicator of effective sinus function. Additionally, humming is similar to the traditional practice of chanting, by which sound waves draw out positive responses from your body and spirit. For improved airflow and an improved mood, humming is one healthy habit."

Funny the guy on the radio never mentioned that this is similar to chanting!