Music For Maternity

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Music can be very inspiring and uplifting and it can give people hope at times when they’re infirm or confined to bed and suffering. Music is truly the pathway to the soul … if there is a heaven then I was given a taste of its music. Read more here…

Levy says, “Our higher-level conclusion is that a treatment based on meditation-like techniques can be helpful as a supplement to help someone get out of addiction. We give scientific and mathematical arguments for this.” Read more here…

One of those recommendations may be taking up the practice of meditation. But unlike a pill or a surgical intervention, doctors can’t actually explain the mechanics of how mediation helps to lower blood pressure or regulate one’s heart beat. Read more here…

Experts say music therapy can enhance quality of life. It can serve as a “mega vitamin” for the brain, and influence and improve motor function. Music makes your spirit come to the surface and be prepared to be healed,” said Tew. “There is a great need for healing in the Barrett Cancer Center. Read more here…

In meditation, you let go of physical, emotional and mental activity and experience a deep, natural state of restfulness. As you relax, you release subtle layers of tension that you may have been holding for your whole life. You may feel the effects of that release in your everyday life. Read more here…

Music helps alleviate feelings of loneliness and stress especially in hospitals. It also affects their want for social interaction,” adds Poonam. Read more here…

Initially, it was believed that meditation can only change behavioral patterns and enhance emotional stability, but it has now become clear that this is only the tip of the iceberg. In fact, mediation triggers very important genetic and physiological changes in the human body. Read more here…

Yoga nidra is a systematic, multistage set of relaxation techniques that help induce a deep, meditative state. It’s as old as yogis, but has gained both in popularity and credibility in recent years in the West as an effective way to relieve stress and anxiety. It is particularly useful during the holiday season, says instructor Lees Yunits. “when we are detangling the mesh of too much shopping, too many family issues, and too much sugar and alcohol.” Read more here…

Mindfulness has reduced my reactivity to events,” Couliard said. “I can choose to act much more than before and not get caught by emotions. It has been very helpful for me. When strong emotions arise, I can observe them, but choose a different course. I want to give this to the students. It’s a treat to meditate. Read more here…

Music can also help patients who have difficulties in speech after having suffered strokes, he said, adding: “Music can also help unlock memories”. Giving the example of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, Kogan said the master pianist, despite suffering from deafness at a very young age, managed to create some of his best pieces because of the healing power of music. Read more here…