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"For more information about music therapy, call: American music therapy Association at 301-589-3300, www.musictherapy.org. • Decelerate the Trend with Vitamin E High doses of vitamin E supplements may also delay Alzheimer's disease. A recent study found that 2,000 IU of vitamin E, taken daily, slowed the rate of disability among patients with moderately severe Alzheimer's by seven months, on average." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Patients listened to 30-40 minute morning sessions of music therapy 5 times a week for 4 weeks. Melatonin concentration in serum increased significantly after music therapy and was found to increase further at 6 weeks follow-up. Norepinephrine and epinephrine levels increased significantly after 4 weeks of music therapy, but returned to prethetapy levels at 6 weeks follow-up. The authors concluded that increased levels of melatonin following music therapy might have contributed to patients' telaxed and calm mood (Kumar et al. 1999)." - The Life Extension Editorial Staff, Disease Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"It's also a good technique for people who do shift work and don't keep regular sleeping hours. • music therapy Hits the Right Notes Often, doctors advise people who can't fall asleep at night to stay away from the stimulating effects of television, but that advice may not apply to the stereo. Recent research has shown that insomniacs who listened to two kinds of recorded music ?New Age or Baroque—said they fell asleep faster and slept longer than when they didn't use any music as a sleep tonic." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "For more information, contact the American music therapy Association at 301-589-3300, www.musictherapy.org. wh Arnica Oil Softens Tissues because arnica oil can reduce bruising and swelling, midwives (and some doctors) often use arnica as the oil of choice for softening vaginal tissues prior to childbirth. There are no known negative effects from using this natural lubricant during childbirth, and most doctors will use it on request (although you might have to supply it yourself if you wait until the last minute to ask)." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Today the American music therapy Association sets the standards for education and clinical training. music therapy may be covered by government or private insurance so remember to check with your provider. USER COMMENTS: "In my practice I've found that music that's familiar is able to grab the attention of somebody with dementia and engages them in the moment of that experience, so much so that the attention and the holding of that attention allows for other functioning to happen." NEURO LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) www.nlp-world.com, www.nlpinfo." - Alan E. Smith, UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies (Get the book.)

"MUSIC THERAPY It was shown that 8 weeks of music therapy significantly improved scores on tests of depression, distress, self-esteem, and mood in older adults suffering from minor depression. Benefits were maintained up to 9 months following treatment. S. B. Hanser and L. W. Thompson, "Effects of a music therapy Strategy on Depressed Older Adults," Journal of Gerontology 49, no. 6 (November 1994): 265-69. The effectiveness of 8 weeks of music therapy on patients with senile depression who were on antide-pressive drugs was shown." - Dr. Gary Null, The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing (Get the book.)

"Most forms of creative expression have an equivalent therapeutic discipline: art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, drama therapy (or psychodrama), and expressive writing are examples. Freud, Sigmund—Born May 6, 1856, Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist best known for his theories regarding the subconscious mind and his groundbreaking work in the field of psychoanalysis." - Rick Levy and Lou Aronica, Miraculous Health: How to Heal Your Body by Unleashing the Hidden Power of Your Mind (Get the book.)

"Many couples who want to incorporate music therapy into the birthing process will begin classes during the third trimester. cervix, making it softer and thinner. The body easily processes evening primrose oil, but for it to work, women need to start taking it in the final three or four weeks of pregnancy. A capsule a day of evening primrose oil can also decrease breast tenderness. Be sure to consult your doctor or midwife before using this treatment." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Music Therapy A novel study assessed the effects of music therapy on the concentrations of melatonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, serotonin, and prolactin in the blood of 20 male patients with Alzheimet's disease at the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, Miami, Florida. Patients listened to 30-40 minute morning sessions of music therapy 5 times a week for 4 weeks. Melatonin concentration in serum increased significantly after music therapy and was found to increase further at 6 weeks follow-up." - The Life Extension Editorial Staff, Disease Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"The effectiveness of 8 weeks of music therapy on patients with senile depression who were on antide-pressive drugs was shown. Patients receiving the music therapy and drugs reported more benefits than those treated with drugs only. What's more, they experienced the benefits within a week, as opposed to those on drugs only, who did not start feeling better until 3-4 weeks into the trial. X. Chen, [Active music therapy for Senile Depression], Chung Hua Shen Ching Ching Shen Ko Tsa Chih 25, no. 4 (August 1992): 208-10, 252-53." - Dr. Gary Null, The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing (Get the book.) "Thompson, "Effects of a music therapy Strategy on Depressed Older Adults," Journal of Gerontology 49, no. 6 (November 1994): 265-69. The effectiveness of 8 weeks of music therapy on patients with senile depression who were on antide-pressive drugs was shown. Patients receiving the music therapy and drugs reported more benefits than those treated with drugs only. What's more, they experienced the benefits within a week, as opposed to those on drugs only, who did not start feeling better until 3-4 weeks into the trial. X." - Dr. Gary Null, The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing (Get the book.)

"Music therapy may be helpful. (See music and sound therapy in Part Three.) Considerations Q Physicians can use two procedures to locate a peptic ulcer: an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series, in which you drink a chalky barium liquid and have a series of x-rays taken of the stomach and duodenum; and an endoscopy, in which a physician inserts a thin lighted tube attached to a camera down through your throat and into the stomach or duodenum." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Thompson, "Effects of a music therapy Strategy on Depressed Older Adults," Journal of Gerontology 49, no. 6 (November 1994): 265-69. The effectiveness of 8 weeks of music therapy on patients with senile depression who were on antide-pressive drugs was shown. Patients receiving the music therapy and drugs reported more benefits than those treated with drugs only. What's more, they experienced the benefits within a week, as opposed to those on drugs only, who did not start feeling better until 3-4 weeks into the trial. X." - Dr. Gary Null, The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing (Get the book.)

"Melatonin concentration in serum increased significantly after music therapy and was found to increase further at 6 weeks follow-up. Norepinephrine and epinephrine levels increased significantly after 4 weeks of music therapy, but returned to prethetapy levels at 6 weeks follow-up. The authors concluded that increased levels of melatonin following music therapy might have contributed to patients' telaxed and calm mood (Kumar et al. 1999). Tryptophan Tryptophan is the precursor of serotonin and melatonin." - The Life Extension Editorial Staff, Disease Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"In fact, music has decreased the need for pain medication and sedatives as much as 30%.18 music therapy is now used on a regular basis in the delivery room at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City—where it routinely lowers the amount of anesthesia needed and shortens the labor period.19 Vibrations among the molecules: Recent research has provided a molecular-level explanation for the effect of music—and all types of sound—on the functioning of cells. Cells, subcellular components, and molecules all exhibit characteristic vibrational patterns." - Hari Sharma, Freedom from Disease: How to Control Free Radicals, a Major Cause of Aging and Disease (Get the book.)

"Out of Anthroposophical Medicine, specialized disciplines of Therapeutic Eurythmy, Rhythmical Massage, clay modeling, painting and music therapy have evolved. In the U.S., the Physicians' Association for Anthroposophical Medicine was founded in 1981. AEM is a leader in the holistic health movement in Europe. (Also see listing for Therapeutic Eurythmy.) AYURVEDA www.ayurvedahc.com Ayurveda in Sanskrit means "The Science of Life" and it's believed to be more than 5,000 years old making it one of the oldest health systems in the world." - Alan E. Smith, UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies (Get the book.) "You may have already heard of some of these options like Animal Assisted Therapy or music therapy. There will be some processes or processes that are new to you. So fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride through the Mind portion of learning how to UnBreak Your Health™\ ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY www.deltasociety.org, www.tdi-dog.org Animal Therapy, or Animal-Assisted Therapy, covers a wide range of animals, activities and benefits. Animals are good for the health and well-being of people in a variety of ways." - Alan E. Smith, UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies (Get the book.) "Patients do not have to have any musical abilities to benefit from music therapy. There isn't one particular type of music that is more beneficial than others. The type of music chosen for therapy will depend on the patient's preferences, situation and type of assistance needed. Listening to music you enjoy will relieve stress but hearing music you dislike can create it. Music can be used to help motor skills develop in children with special needs or adults recovering from stroke. Simply listening to music can help memory function in the elderly." - Alan E. Smith, UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies (Get the book.)

"These include massage therapy, meditation, music therapy, imagery, and relaxation techniques. Nutritional Therapies Therapies that focus on nutrition are perhaps the most popular alternative approach to cancer, especially since research began showing the link between diet and health. Almost every alternative therapy includes an emphasis on diet as an important component of both prevention and, possibly, cure." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"American music therapy Association www.musictherapy.org (301) 589-3300 Sound Listening & Learning Center www.soundlistening.com (602) 381-0086 Esalen Institute www.esalen.org (831)667-3000 29. Find your life purpose. Aleta St James www.aletastjames.com (212) 246-2420 Women's Intuition www.paulamreeves.com 30. Do dianetics/scientology. Dianetics Technology www.dianetics.com (800) 367-8788 Church of Scientology International www.scientology.com (800) 334-5433 Chapter 14 MORE NATURAL "CURES" PREVIOUSLY CENSORED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT Nearly all men can stand some adversity." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"Several studies have shown the effectiveness of music therapy in helping reduce stress-related symptoms and boost relaxation. A seemingly mundane activity, watching TV, has been receiving a lot of interest over the past few years. Many health professionals believe children in North America watch too much TV and that this is linked to childhood obesity. This makes sense: Children who come home from school and sit on the couch in front of the TV, rather than playing soccer, for example, are simply not as physically active. To make matters worse, most children snack when they watch TV." - Brendan Brazier, The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (Get the book.)

"Alvin J, music therapy (John Baker Publishers, Ltd., London, 1966); CookJD, Cancer Nurs 9(1986): 23-8; CookJD, Nurs Forum 20(1981): 252-66 12. Randall T,JAMA 266(1991): 1323-9; Cook, Cancer (see note 11); Alvin J, Physiotherapy 64(1978): 77-9 13. MacClelland DC, AORNJ 29(1979): 252-60 14. Ibid 15. Ibid; Cook, Cancer (see note 11) 16. Bruya MA, Severtsen B, J Neurosurg Nurs 16(1984): 96-100 17." - Hari Sharma, Freedom from Disease: How to Control Free Radicals, a Major Cause of Aging and Disease (Get the book.) "Over the last 30 years, however, there has been renewed interest in the use of music as a medical treatment. music therapy has emerged as a rational discipline supported by extensive research evidence, with professional training and recognized qualifications.12 Research on music: Investigations have shown that music has many effects on the human body. One study demonstrated that music can change pulse rate, circulation, and blood pressure." - Hari Sharma, Freedom from Disease: How to Control Free Radicals, a Major Cause of Aging and Disease (Get the book.)

"More specifically, alternative medicine (or "natural," "traditional," "holistic," "complementary," "integrated," "essential" medicine) includes at least forty modalities such as acupuncture, Ayurveda, herbalism, naturopathy, homeopathy, dietary/nutritional, chiropractic, osteopathy, color and music therapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology, and many others. Acupuncture, which is part of traditional Chinese medicine, has a traceable history of about 5,000 years; homeopathy has a 200-year documented history; reflexology and color and music therapy were practiced in classical Greece, and even Egypt." - Richard Leviton, Physician: Medicine and the Unsuspected Battle for Human Freedom (Get the book.)

"If you want to find a private music therapist, be sure to check for proper credentials, says Al Bumanis, director of public relations for the National Association for music therapy. A qualified therapist may be called either a registered music therapist (Pv.M.T.) or a certified music therapist (C.M.T.). Both require an undergraduate degree in music therapy from an approved program and successful completion of a clinical internship. A therapist can also complete continuing education requirements every five years or take a test from the Certification Board for Music Therapists." - Bill Gottlieb, New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine (Get the book.) "To find a music therapist in your area, contact either the National Association for music therapy or the American Association for music therapy (refer to the resource list on page 642). Expect to spend about $50 per hour for a session with a private therapist, Bumanis says. If you'd like to try sound therapy on your own, experts say there are some techniques that you can use at home. Most involve using recorded music to relax or invigorate your body and mind. Part II of this book offers suggestions on pieces of music that may help you handle specific health conditions." - Bill Gottlieb, New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine (Get the book.) "Certified Music Therapist) The American Association for music therapy (AAMT) grants this designation to graduates of music therapy programs at AAMT-approved schools who complete clinical internships of 900 hours. D.Ac. (Diplomate of Acupuncture) Indicates that the acupuncturist has passed an exam given by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists. D.H.A.N.P. (Diplomate of Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians) N.D." - Bill Gottlieb, New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine (Get the book.)

"Norepinephrine and epinephrine levels increased significantly after 4 weeks of music therapy, but returned to prethetapy levels at 6 weeks follow-up. The authors concluded that increased levels of melatonin following music therapy might have contributed to patients' telaxed and calm mood (Kumar et al. 1999). Tryptophan Tryptophan is the precursor of serotonin and melatonin. It has been proposed that a dietary lack of tryptophan may make deficiencies of serotonin and melatonin common (Maurizi 1990; Widner et al. 2000)." - The Life Extension Editorial Staff, Disease Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

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