Parents of autistic children received good news recently when The Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that melatonin supplements help improve the quality of sleep for children with autism. Because it is a broad-based spectrum illness with many different symptoms, autism is challenging to…
In Harmony With Health: The Healing Power Of Music
The healing powers of music which have been acknowledged by poets for centuries have gained significant credibility in recent years as music therapy has found its way into mainstream medicine. Researchers have confirmed that, in addition to being a powerful relaxation tool, music has the power to lower blood pressure and heart rate, change stress hormone levels, reduce muscle tension, increase endorphin levels and boost the immune system. During the past decade hospitals around the world have added music therapy to their treatment protocols.…
July 19th, 2010 by Scott Campbell
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