Inquiring minds want to know…do I practice what I preach? Well, today I certainly did! I woke up feeling tired, grumpy, and mad at myself. I ate a bunch of junk food over the 4th of July holiday week-end. I should be embarassed to admit it but, lest there be any doubt of my human-ness, […]
Music and the 4th of July!! What's your favorite song??
When you get that 4th of July cook-out playlist together, the 4th of July cook-out should include some of the best patriotic country music songs. We usually begin a 4th of July cook-out in Texas with a few happy hour drinks, sodas, pool volleyball, and some pool patio welcoming chitchat while the brisket, sausage, and chicken is sizzling […]
Lullabies, toning, chanting, breathing? What helps insomnia?
I’m frequently asked about musical tools for coping with insomnia. There must be a lot of sleep-deprived individuals walking around these days. Oftentimes the solution is completely individual, i.e. what works for one won’t work for another. My lullaby CD has helped a lot of people. Even though it was created for mother-baby bonding, the […]
Live Piano Music During Surgery? Yes! Results are positive!
Classical music played on a piano in the operating room for 115 patients having eye surgery at the former St. Francis Medical Center-Liliha had “profound” physical benefits, it was reported today. The music lowered the patients’ blood pressure and heart and respiratory rates before any sedation or pain medication, according to a paper in the […]
Music to cleanse the mind-body-soul!
Today I found an interesting blog called “Cleansing Blog” that presents lots of different methods for “cleaning” and “cleaning out” the mind and body. Enjoy this unusual post: Music has always been a very important part of our lives, from childhood to our being an adult. As a part of our experience, music can have […]