Nobody wants to have a colonoscopy, but having a colonoscopy with music can definitely make a difference. As we Baby Boomers move into our 60’s and beyond, having a colonoscopy is inevitable. It’s also highly recommended as a proven way to prevent colon cancer by catching it really early. On the morning of July 20, […]
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Lullabies for Preemies, Babies, and even Adults
Lullabies have been around for as long as humans have walked the planet. So has insomnia. Raise your hand if you have trouble sleeping! 😉 Insomnia seems to be one of the most prevalent, persistent and resistant problems in our society right now. It is an ancient problem and there are ancient solutions, one […]
The Power of Using Music as Medicine
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, many people have to fight against depression. At the same time, more and more of my psychotherapy clients prefer not to take medication, if at all possible. Personally and professionally, I believe that antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications have really come a long way and are […]
What's the difference between music therapy and music medicine/music healing?
This is a question that I get a lot. Many people, maybe most, assume that these descriptions are all interchangeable and there is definitely a lot of overlap. Music therapists will tell you that in order for music therapy to be administered, there must be a trained music therapist present to help the patient select […]
Fear of the Dentist: How much could music headphones help?
Nearly one-quarter of all Americans avoid dentists because they’re afraid, according to American Dental Association surveys. And the fear comes in many forms. In an attempt to win back fearful patients, dentists like Dr. Eda Ellis in New York offer spa-like services. WSJ’s health columnist Melinda Beck reports. There’s fear of pain, fear of needles, […]