Music For Maternity

The study, led by oncologist and Masonic Cancer Center member Anne Blaes, M.D., aims to determine whether mindfulness meditation, combined with reflection and peer support, can quantifiably improve health for patients in the first few months after treatment. Read more here…

New research proves that a spiritual practice, such as meditation, leads to a kinder world. Hazel Sillver explores a number of different types of meditation. Read more here…

While interest in mindfulness meditation as a stress reliever has grown through the years, there’s been little evidence to support that it helps those suffering from chronic inflammation conditions in which psychological stress plays a major role. Read more here…

‘Men have this fixation that yoga is for women,’ says Leal. ‘If they knew it was originally created by men for men, I’m sure more of them would do it. If they knew about the actual discipline, the focus and the strength that’s involved to do these particular postures, they would understand there’s so much more to gain than just being able to twist yourself into a pretzel.’ Read more here….

With the stream of scientific and anecdotal evidence showing us the benefits of meditation, it’s no wonder that it’s touted as the tool for a happy and healthy existence. While rave reviews and stories of changed lives sure inspire us to want to try it for ourselves, it’s not always easy to know where to start. Read more here…

“The music gets people’s attention. When Malians listen to music, they are relaxed, and they are concentrated on the message. In Mali, music is probably the best way for this message to be transmitted.” Read more here….

Music has had a major role in healing foundering societies. In the 60s, the civil rights movement embraced folk music. Today, according to Erykah Badu, hip-hop is The Healer – “it’s bigger than religion, bigger than the government”. Read more here…

A professional music therapist, Snyder-Cowan is part of a specially-trained group of care providers who use melodies to achieve a particular treatment goal. “Music therapy is all about the intentional use of music to bring about a particular change; whether that change is therapeutic, emotional or spiritual,” she says. Read more here…

Creative forces such as music and art make a dramatic difference for many suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, and a team in Naples has created a progressive pilot — a six-week interactive program called “The Arts and Alzheimer’s.” Read more here…

Deshpande will present 250 copies of the music CD, Aabhal, (meaning sky) to patients and cancer survivors at the inauguration of the 17th National Conference of BCFI (Breast Cancer Foundation of India) on Friday March 8, which is also Women’s Day, at YASHADA. Deshpande will present 250 copies of the music CD, Aabhal, (meaning sky) to patients and cancer survivors at the inauguration of the 17th National Conference of BCFI (Breast Cancer Foundation of India) on Friday March 8, which is also Women’s Day, at YASHADA. Read more here…