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December 12, 2006
by AJ Fanter
Healthcare Programs Columnist
When it comes to alternative medicine, most people think of massage or acupuncture, not music and sound. However, as far back as 1896, American physicians were realizing the power that music and sound can have on blood flow and thought processes.
Of course, this particular alternative medicine therapy has been a part of human cultures for thousands of years, in the form of drumming, chanting, and clapping. But it is only recently that Western medical practioners have come to truly appreciate the many benefits of this form of alternative medicine, and the role it can play in helping people to heal.
Benefits of Sound Therapy
Sound therapy can involve listening to music or using sound wave vibrations. As with many other alternative medicine treatments, it is considered to be particularly effective for treating stress, high blood pressure and anxiety.
In addition, many people believe sound therapy can assist with improving memory function, reducing depression, and reducing muscle, joint, and back pain. There are even those who believe a form of this alternative medicine known as the Tomatis method can assist with conditions such as dyslexia and ADHD. Older people who suffer from motor skill problems may also benefit from listening therapy.
Alternative Medicine Therapy in the Traditional Environment
Music therapy has been used by the American medical community since the 1940s; in fact, chanting and toning are already well-established therapies. In 1999, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York incorporated these two powerful alternative medicine therapies into their program.
Alternative Medicine School
If the idea of helping people experience relaxation, healing and well-being through sound appeals to you it, attending an alternative medicine training program to learn more about sound therapy could be music to your ears.
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About the Author
AJ Fanter is a freelance writer based in Reno, NV.
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