Bryan, Daphne, PhD
Music As Medicine particularly in Parkinson's
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913340582
- author:
- Bryan, Daphne, PhD
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Clink Street Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, General, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Music can have a profound impact on our lives, yet its effects on our brains, bodies, and moods are often overlooked. Music As Medicine explores the ways in which music can be used as a treatment for various conditions, including neurological disorders. Research has shown that music can reduce symptoms such as stress, insomnia, pain, and depression, as well as help with challenges found in conditions like Parkinson's disease. This book delves into the benefits of music for neurological conditions, including the ways in which it can stimulate brain activity and even activate alternative pathways in damaged brains. The book covers three aspects of musical involvement: listening to music, moving to music, and making music. It offers clear suggestions for how readers can use music to reduce symptoms, regardless of their musical ability.