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Music is pervasive, offering structure in times of celebration as well as those of reflection and sorrow, said Debra Burns, an associate professor of music therapy at Purdue University’s music and arts technology department. Music does not prolong life. But it appears that music therapists can provide what a nurse or doctor rushing to complete rounds cannot: Time to reflect. To calm. Read more here…

Therapists employ the qualities of music such as sound, rhythm and harmony to treat a range of physical and emotional conditions from depression and anxiety to dementia and autism. Read more here…

Playing a musical instrument can be fun, but for people with lung problems it can also offer a health benefit. One man convinced his doctor to make his favorite pastime a form of therapy. Read more here…

Meditation has a positive effect on both the mind and the body. As we relieve stress, we help the body naturally lower the number of harmful stress hormones that inhibit normal immune function. In turn, we also lower blood pressure, heart rate and, in some instances, blood cholesterol levels. It has also been noted that high levels of stress are associated with many diseases, including heart disease, stroke and various cancers. Read more here…

A randomised controlled trial of meditation for asthma sufferers mirrored these findings by comparing mental silence-orientated meditation to a stress management programme promoted by the state department of health. Not only were the psychological improvements significantly greater in the meditation group but there was also a reduction in the irritability of the airways. Read more here…

This investigation provides formal arguments encouraging current rehabilitation therapies to include meditation-like practices along with pharmaceutical drugs and behavioral counseling,” write the authors in a news release. Read more here…

Often described as meditation in motion — it may very well be described as medication in motion — tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements often accompanied by deep breathing,” said Vanesse, a certified instructor with several years of experience. Read more here…

Meditation is the simple act of breathing. You can take the time to breathe just like you take the time to brush your teeth: You make it part of your routine. Read more here…

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…