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10/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Music may trump medication for the mind: Scientists explore the ways music engages different brain regions for healing and therapeutic effects

Once limited to auditoriums and concert halls, music is now making its way to operating theaters and hospital wards. In MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, for example, what was once a somber chemotherapy unit is now spruced up with the sound of a violin marching to the beat — followed by dancers flowing to the melody. In […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture reduces the occurrence of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Study

Painful swellings called lymphedema can appear on a patient’s arms after undergoing surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. A Chinese study suggested that acupuncture could decrease the chances of this complication, thereby improving the quality of life for cancer patients. Despite the advent of less invasive treatments, lymphedema remains a common problem for breast […]

08/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study finds SINGING helps women overcome postnatal depression through expressing emotions

A new study showed that women can recover from postpartum depression by singing with their babies in a group. For the study, a team of researchers from the Centre for Performance Science analyzed the associations of singing and creative workshops, and standard postpartum care on postpartum depression. In the study, more than 130 mothers were […]

08/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Burn patients feel less pain when they undergo music therapy

Burn injuries are among the most severe traumas that can be experienced, which makes it difficult to treat burn patients. Music therapy has been known to help in pain management. In a study review published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers evaluated the effect of music intervention in the recovery of burn patients. […]

08/07/2018 / By Janine Acero

Using homeopathy on animals: Case study of how it saved a disabled dog

Rescue dog Millie suffered from poor health conditions that made her quite disabled and unable to enjoy life. Her family felt distressed over her condition and decided to take her to a homeopathic vet, which changed Millie’s life entirely. Eight-year-old Millie suffered from distemper and had a severe continuous twitching of her left shoulder. Moreover, she […]

07/27/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Periodically constipated? A traditional Japanese foot massage can alleviate its symptoms, according to a study

Constipation is a topic that many people aren’t comfortable with – partly because of the pain, bloating, and straining associated with it. In a recent study, researchers from the Shinshu University School of Medicine in Japan found that using a traditional method of massaging tired feet also relieves constipation. The findings of their study, published […]

01/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Rhythmic music aids recovery from stroke: Researchers find percussion therapy helps sufferers regain physical functions

Stroke patients who play percussion instruments, such as drums or cymbals, recover from the impact of stroke. A study discovered that participating in percussion sessions twice a week improved the function of the arms and hands of stroke patients. A team of researchers from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge in England carried out a study […]

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