Music For Maternity

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The Old Ways No Longer Serve Us. Genuine science, once a valuable tool of inquiry, has been hijacked by corporate interests on the one hand and fundamentalists on the other. Scientific fundamentalism, or scientism, is a belief in science backed by religious fervor. Read more by clicking here…

One of many music therapists provided by cancer charity Redkite to help children and their families cope with the often tortuous journey that begins with a cancer diagnosis. Read more by clicking here..

The truth is spreading all over the world – we don’t need pharmaceuticals to be healthy. Given the proper nutritional support, the body can heal itself from virtually every chronic disease without the need for toxic chemicals or expensive (risky) medical procedures.  Read here..

Sufferers of relaxation-induced anxiety become anxious as their bodies relax, and unlike most of us who turn to exercise, massages and vacations to cure our stress, they get anxious doing traditional relaxing activities.  More…

The British Journal of Music Therapy is published by the BAMT twice a year. It was formerly published jointly by the British Society for Music Therapy and the Association of Professional Music Therapists. The Journal was originally known as the Journal of British Music Therapy and the name changed to the British Journal of Music Therapy in 1995.  Remove here…

In times of great personal or worldwide tragedy, I find it impossible to be flippant about life and motherhood in particular. Last Friday, our entire nation was sucker punched in Newtown, Conn. and the nation mourned. Read more..

You need to get your feelings out — but it’s got to be with someone you trust. Place a limit on how long you consistently spend on this subject. Read more here..

Ayala says that music therapy is an experiential and entertaining method and doesn’t involve clinical procedures, though it is considered a form of medicine. “Depending on the mental state of the patient, the therapy may vary from just a short intervention involving a dramatic situation to a number of sittings extending over months.” However, Ayala believes in using the technique in a more casual format suited for relaxation and interaction. Read more..

Aquatic therapy has become increasingly popular as awareness to the benefits of hydrotherapy versus traditional, land-based therapy come to light. Through products such as the Endless Pool, you can achieve unique results by harnessing the soothing, healing properties of water. Read more..

Massage – the manipulation of body tissues and skin by rubbing, kneading or tapping with bare hands or with gadgets – has the effect of greatly improving blood circulation to the skin and causes tense muscles to relax. Read more…