A binaural beat is an illusion created by the brain when you listen to two tones with slightly different frequencies at the same time. Your brain interprets the two tones as a beat of its own. The two tones align with your brain waves to produce a beat with a different frequency.

 Neurons in your brain use electrical signals to create thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. When neurons synchronize, this creates brain waves. Brain waves can range from low frequency to high amplitude and high frequency to low amplitude. This leads to different mental states which affect the brain in different ways. There are five different brain waves that affect binaural beats.

 Some studies have linked binaural beats to increased feelings of depression. Binaural beat therapy can’t be used in place of conventional therapy, but it could be used as a complementary strategy if discussed with a doctor. Talk to your doctor before trying to use binaurally beats for any health reasons.

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