Healing Vibrations of the Harp What do you think the most healing instrument is? Many people believe that it is the harp. A frequent reason that is given is that the harp is held next to the heart and that the plucking motion creates unique vibration that stimulates nerves in a way that promotes accelerated […]
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The Power of Music to "open your heart!"
Music is powerful and everybody knows it! Today, though, we’re talking about how music affects the heart. Enjoy this interesting article! Posted by dorian9 on May 11, 2009. (CNN) – If you didn’t catch the white coat and the stethoscope, you might take Dr. Mike Miller for a middle-aged rocker, roaming the halls of the University of Maryland […]
Songs that remind us of Mama
On Mother’s Day Eve, I’m thinking about the songs that we associate with our mothers. I guess for me, it’s the lullabies and children’s songs that my mother taught me when I was a child. “Itsy, Bitsy Spider” “Go to Sleepy Little Baby” “Jesus Loves Me” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” are some of my […]
Music Therapy with Breast Cancer Patients
Research on music therapy in people with cancer There have been studies showing that music therapy can help people who’ve had cancer to feel less anxious, more relaxed, and to feel less pain. In a very preliminary 2001 British study of music therapy in 29 cancer patients, participants felt a higher sense of well-being and […]
Impromptu concert in lobby of Mayo Clinic
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2009 Impromptu concert at the Mayo Clinic This clip is priceless! This lovely couple, married for 62 years, are playing on a beautiful grand piano in the lobby of the Mayo Clinic…a wonderful example of the healing power of music. I’d love to hear your comments! Click on the blue link to […]