
Dmitri Konash
ASMR To Lower Blood Pressure

You may have seen lots of videos on YouTube with abbreviation “ASMR.” What is actually ASMR?
ASMR videos include a lot of whispering, tapping, scratching and other sounds which make your senses tingle.
Did you know that these videos, which may look and sound quite strange, actually produce scientifically proven relaxation effects? For most people anyway.
Scientists from Australia have also demonstrated that patients, who were exposed to ASMR videos before an operation, have experienced on average 3.9mgHg decrease in systolic blood pressure after the operation [1].
What does autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) mean?
It describes the sensation that you may experience from certain sounds, i.e.
whispering or speaking softly
tapping or scratching sounds
slow movements
repetitive tasks
People who enjoy ASMR say it feels like a tingling that starts on the head and moves to the rest of the body. Others experience a calm feeling starting on the head and moving downward.
How does ASMR work?
In one study [2], researchers analysed brain images of participants with fMRI machines while they were watching ASMR videos. When the study participants felt the usual tingling sensation, their brains showed activity in the areas that control emotion and empathy. Also the brain areas associated with social engagement were activated.
Researchers believe that benefits of healthy social engagements are attributed to the neurochemicals released. These processes increase oxytocin, decrease stress hormones, and decrease anxiety. This may help to explain why ASMR is reported to help to relax, deal with stress, decrease anxiety, and fall asleep faster.
Scientifically proven benefits of ASMR
Though research on ASMR is relatively new, early studies demonstrate that ASMR produces the following benefits:
Improved mood, reduction of anxiety and depression
Pain relief
Deeper concentration which puts views in a “flow state”
Better sleep
Reduction of blood pressure
The great thing is that ASMR is accessible to anyone. You can try it for free at multiple online resources like our YouTube channel: