Boost Your Sexual Life With Herbal Medicine, Meet The Experts

One basic fact about herbal medicine is that it is organic in nature - much like the food you eat - and any part that is not absorbed by the body is taken out through the various excretory organs. This is quite unlike chemical based drugs which do not have a route of escape for the body and thus become toxic, thereby leading to other health issues.

Enhancing sexual drive through herbal medicine has been found to be more effective than orthodox drugs. In fact, one major reasons while our forefathers where able to marry many wives and satisfy them sexually even in old age, is because of their intensive use of herbal medicine. Compare that with what is obtainable today and you will discover that nowadays, men as young as 30 or 35 years are having problems with their sexual life because they do not make use of these natural medicines.

The use of  natural aphrodisiac found in herbal medicine has been in use since time immemorial.

The origin of "aphrodisiac" derives from Greek mythology and references Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Since the beginning of time, men have searched for aphrodisiacs in order to stimulate their failing passions. Overtime, longevity has increased and so has the pursuit for enhanced experience. Although Viagra (sildenafil citrate) has proven itself an extremely effective aphrodisiac, it is also a prescription medication that is not appropriate for use by all men and is in fact considered "inadvisable" for those men with underlying cardiovascular risk. In contrast, herbal medicine have been found to be much better health wise than these orthodox drugs.

In the case of many men, a more natural remedy with accompanying connotations of mellowness and tradition is preferred.

One of the herbs that are used to enhance sexual life is the yohimbe, a tall evergreen native to west Africa, including Nigeria and its bark natural remedy called yohimbine. Yohimbe bark has traditionally been used in Africa as an aphrodisiac and is currently used as a remedy for sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction. As a dietary supplement, the dried bark is made into tea and taken by mouth; an extract of the bark is also put into capsules and tablets. The amount of yohimbine in dietary supplements may vary with some products containing very little yohimbine.

Of course, there are several herbs that are currently been formulated into natural remedies for sexual dysfunction.

If you want to access Nigeria's NAFDAC approved herbal remedies for the enhancement of libido or sexual drive; or you want to meet practitioners in the Nigerian herbal medicine industry who are experts in sexual enhancements and are approved by NAFDAC, call this consultant on +2347031040178.

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Improve Your Mental Capacity With Crayfish

Are you interested in crayfish? some people are so in love with this seafood that they are ready to use it instead of fish. The following article was written by a specialist from Trapper Arne  who decided to study crayfish and do a research on it. 

Ever since my mother told me, I have believed it. Fish and shellfish are brain food.


As I grew older, I may have taken that truth with a grain of salt or two. But when I started gathering nutritional facts about crayfish, I found to my surprise that nutritionists now are convinced that crayfish, and other shellfish like lobster, crab and shrimp, do indeed have the nutrients that stimulate mental energy.


The more I studied the subject, the more I realized that crayfish have a super healthy combination of nutrients from its almost pure form of protein to its healthy amount of Omega-3 Fatty Acids which we now know are among the most beneficial fats we can eat. Crayfish protein has large amounts of the amino acids tyrosine that mentally energizes the brain.


Come to think of it, maybe this is why I usually feel so revived after a meal of crayfish. These amino acids are supposed to make you think and react better and to be more attentive and motivated and mentally energetic. Could this be the reason why crayfish parties and crawfish festivals are so lively?


One nutritionist expressed it as “being on a mental roll” thanks to the dopamine and norepinephrine getting to work in the brain.


However, it appears, according to many physicians specializing in blood types in relation to foods, that people with type O blood thrive on shell fish while those of type B blood often are allergic to it. Just like my wife who cannot touch crustaceans.


In a serving of 3 - 4 ounces of crayfish, you can expect the following amounts of nutrients:

 Total fat  1 g.
 Saturated fat 0 g.
 Cholesterol 126 mg.(compare one egg 200 mg.)
 Sodium  170 mg.
 Total Carbohydrate 0 g.
 Dietary fiber 0 g. 
 Sugars  0 g.
 Protein  16 g.
 Calories 80 (compare to beef 242 calories)

In addition, there is a healthy supply of vitamin D and A as well as calcium and potassium, copper and zinc in crayfish. Iodine is also often mentioned as an important ingredient. As you can also see, crayfish is a very low carbohydrate food, and without ‘carbs’ you can safely eat crayfish without putting on unwanted weight.

Another favorable aspect of crayfish nutrition is that there is hardly ever any toxic residues or artificial hormones injected into the meat as crayfish usually come from lakes that are free from industrial or other pollution. In addition, crayfish are very sensitive to polluted waters and have in the past been used to test the purity of lakes before we invented other methods to determine water purity.

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Boiled Or Fried Egg: Which Should You Eat?

In Nigeria, many people love to eat eggs. But for some, it is not usually clear whether to boil the eggs or fry them before eating. You love eggs, you don't necessarily have to give them up to follow a healthy diet. A study published in the "British Journal of Nutrition" found that healthy people can eat eggs up to almost daily without increasing their heart disease risk. However, boiled eggs are a better option than fried eggs because they are a bit lower in fat, including the saturated fat that may potentially increase your cholesterol levels.

 

Each large hard-boiled egg provides 78 calories, 6.3 grams of protein, 0.6 gram of carbohydrates and 5.3 grams of fat, including 1.6 grams of saturated fat. Fry that egg and you'll increase the calories to 90 and the fat to 6.8 grams, including 2 grams of saturated fat, or 10 percent of the daily value for both fat and saturated fat.

Eat a large boiled egg and you'll be getting 15 percent of the DV for riboflavin, 10 percent of the DV for vitamin B-12 and 11 percent of the DV for vitamin D. Fried eggs have a similar vitamin content, although the amounts are slightly less. Riboflavin helps produce red blood cells and turn carbohydrates into energy. You need vitamin B-12 for nervous system and brain function and vitamin D plays a role in immune function and calcium absorption.

Fried eggs have a slightly higher mineral content than hard-boiled eggs. However, the only mineral they contain in significant amounts is phosphorus, with each large fried egg providing 10 percent of the DV. Hard-boiled eggs provide about 9 percent of the DV for this mineral. Phosphorus is essential for strong bones, producing DNA and kidney function.

Other than the fat content, boiled and fried eggs are similar in nutrition, with small differences due to the cooking method and the addition of oil to the fried egg. You can improve the nutrition of your eggs, regardless of your cooking method. If you opt for true free-range eggs, according to an article published in "Mother Earth News," free-range eggs are higher in beta carotene and vitamins A and E, while providing less saturated fat and cholesterol than conventional eggs. While in healthy individuals moderate egg consumption doesn't necessarily increase heart disease risk, it does appear to affect the risk for mortality more in people with diabetes, according to a study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition".

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"Beware: Killer Noodles In The Nigerian Market" - NAFDAC

The National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians not to buy a certain brand of noodles called Maggi noodles produced by Nestlé India.

The food and drugs regulatory body noted that the brand of noodles contained excess lead which kills over 143,000 annually.

It said that the Maggi noodles was unsafe and hazardous for human consumption.

In a statement made available to Nigeria Natural Health Online, NAFDAC warns: “Nestle has recalled its Maggi instant noodles from stores across India following the report by the Indian Food Safety Regulators of probable lead contamination. Lead exposure causes an estimated 143,000 deaths a year worldwide. In view of the potential safety concerns on consumption of the lead contaminated Maggi instant noodles, NAFDAC warns that Maggi instant noodles produced by Nestle India should not be consumed. Departmental stores, wholesalers and retailers should also be proactive in ensuring that such products are brought to NAFDAC if they come across any, and under no circumstances should such products be sold.”

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Fresh Bird Flu Claims Over 60, 000 Birds In Lagos State

A fresh outbreak of bird flu has reportedly affected over 60, 000 birds in Lagos state. Executive Secretary of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, Mr. Olugbenga Ogunsetan, confirmed this yesterday in Lagos.
He said several poultry farms were affected by the avian influenza in Ikorodu area of the state.

“Over 60,000 birds were lost in August after the avian influenza ravaged the farms.

“This has largely affected production of poultry products and leading to price hike in the area,” Ogunsetan said.

Meanwhile, the state government said it was making arrangement with the Federal Government for compensation to the affected poultry farmers.

The Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olajide Basorun, who spoke on the compensation move, corroborated the severity claim by the PAN scribe.

He said that compensating affected farmers would encourage others, who were afraid to report the case, to come forward.

“The Lagos state government, in collaboration with the Federal government, is already thinking of ways to support these farmers, whose poultry were affected by the scourge.

“Many economies have shut down because of this avian influenza and these economies have dependants, which mean a lot of people have lost their livelihoods.

“Government is mindful of that and is working out modalities to compensate the farmers so that others, who have the flu and have not reported or are under reporting, will be encouraged to come forward,” he said.

The permanent secretary said government does not want a scenario were the farmers, who do not report, will sell their birds to unsuspecting public.

He said where there was a reported case, the ministry had moved swiftly to conduct tests and depopulate such farm.

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Improve Your Health With Occasional Dosage Of Lime Juice

In Africa, and Nigeria in particular, lime tress are bound especially in the rural areas. Even before the advent of modern medicine, lime has been used for medicinal purposes in most parts of the world. Lime is also used to condition some fruits before they are taken. But what are the health benefits of these smaller version of the orange fruit?

These citrus gems contain calcium and folate, two nutrients that are important for post-menopausal women and women of child-bearing age. One fresh lime contains 22 milligrams of calcium and over five micrograms of folate. Not bad for a tiny little fruit!

The peels of citrus fruits contain an inhibitor of melanin production. With age and UV ray exposure, melanin, which gives skin its pigment, can build up and deposit itself as spots on your skin. Treating skin to a mask with bits of lime peel in it could reduce this hyperpigmentation.

The limonoid compounds in limes have been shown to prevent cancers of the colon, stomach and blood. Though the exact mechanism is unknown, scientists have observed that antioxidant limonoids also cause cancer cell death. Lime limonoids also stay active longer in your bloodstream, mopping more free radicals than green tea or dark chocolate.

Fresh or from concentrate, lime juice contains more citric acid than orange or grapefruit juice. Citric acid is a natural inhibitor of kidney stones made of crystallized calcium. Go for fresh lime juice squeezed into water, as opposed to commercial limeades, for maximal benefits.

The primary flavonoid found in the limes, known as hesperidin, has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in animals fed a high-cholesterol diet. Get the most hesperidin out of heart-smart limes by eating as much of the white pith as possible.

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Honey Or Sugar: Which Should You Use For Your Tea?

The tea cup is steaming hot and ready. In front of you is a jar of sugar and a jar of honey. Which should you use: sugar or honey? well, here is an answer provided by Keith Kantor (Ph.D.) a nutritionist and author of the children's book The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice.

Sugar is sugar. And honey is (mostly) sugar. But if you're choosing between the two from a health perspective, err on the side of the sticky stuff.

Your body breaks food down into glucose in order to use it for fuel. The more complex a food -- namely a carbohydrate -- is, the more work it takes to break it down. Sugar is made of 50 percent glucose and 50 percent fructose, the sugar typically found in fruits, and is broken down very easily, leading to a surge of blood glucose. What your body doesn't use right away gets stored as fat. Honey is also made mostly of sugar, but it's only about 30 percent glucose and less than 40 percent fructose. And there are also about 20 other sugars in the mix, many of which are much more complex, and dextrin, a type of starchy fiber. This means that your body expends more energy to break it all down to glucose. Therefore, you end up accumulating fewer calories from it.

Honey also has trace elements in it -- stuff that bees picked up while going from plant to plant. These will depend on region, so depending on the source of your honey it could have varying small amounts of minerals like zinc and selenium, as well as some vitamins. And because honey doesn't break down in nature, it doesn't contain preservatives or other additives.

As with anything sweet, you can overdo it, but if you're going to use a spoonful of something in your tea, go for honey over sugar.

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Moringa: Jack Of All Trades, Master Of All!

All over Nigeria, especially in the rural areas, moringa trees are common and could be seen not only along farm root but also within a habited areas were they are planted in compounds and used as a shade from the sun in the afternoon. In cities they can also be seen in parks.  Moringa oleifera has an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value and medicinal benefits. Different parts of Moringa contain a profile of important minerals and are a good source of protein, vitamins, beta-carotene, amino acids and various phenolics. Moringa provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol.

Moringa can act as cardiac and circulatory stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic, antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities, and are being employed for the treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine.

Traditional cultures in various parts of the world have long used Moringa in their herbal medicine repertoire for ailments ranging from gout to various inflammations and fevers. Some of the remedies are described her.

Moringa Leaves Medicinal Uses and Benefits

• Leaves rubbed against the temple can relieve headaches.
• To stop bleeding from a shallow cut, apply a poultice of fresh leaves.
• There is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect when applied to wounds or insect bites.
• Extracts can be used against bacterial or fungal skin complaints.
• Leaf tea treats gastric ulcers and diarrhoea.
• Eating Moringa food products is good for those suffering from malnutrition due to the high protein and fibre content.
* Leaves treat fevers, bronchitis, eye and ear infections, inflammation of the mucus membrane
* The iron content of the leaves is high, and they are reportedly prescribed for anemia in the Philippines.
* Dried Moringa leaves treat diarrhoea in Malawi, Africa.
* The powder ground from the seeds is also used in the treatment of scurvy skin diseases (common bacterial infections of the skin).

Moringa Flowers Medicinal Uses and Benefits

• Flower juice improves the quality and flow of mothers’ milk when breast feeding.
• Flower juice is useful for urinary problems as it encourages urination.
* In Haiti, villagers boil Moringa flowers in water and drink the tea as a powerful cold remedy.

Moringa Pods Medicinal Uses and Benefits

• If eaten raw, pods act as a de-wormer and treat liver and spleen problems and pains of the joints.
• Due to high protein and fibre content they can play a useful part in treating malnutrition and diarrhoea.

Moringa Seeds Medicinal Uses and Benefits

• Used for their antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties to treat arthritis, rheumatism, gout, cramp, sexually transmitted diseases and boils. The seeds are roasted, pounded, mixed with coconut oil and applied to the problem area. Seed oil can be used for the same ailments.
• Roasted seeds and oil can encourage urination.
• They can also be used as a relaxant for epilepsy.
Moringa seeds are effective against skin-infecting bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They contain the potent antibiotic and fungicide terygospermin.

Moringa Roots, Bark and Gum Medicinal Uses and Benefits

The roots and the bark have all of the properties described above but are more concentrated. Therefore much more care should be taken if using them as medicines.
* The roots and bark are used for cardiac and circulatory problems, as a tonic and for inflammation. The bark is an appetizer and digestive.
* In Senegal and India, roots are pounded and mixed with salt to make a poultice for treating rheumatism and articulars pains. In Senegal, this poultice is also used to relieve lower back or kidney pain
• Fodder-branches
* The alkaloid spirachin (a nerve paralysant) has been found in the roots.
* The gum is diuretic, astringent and abortifacient and is used against asthma.

Moringa Oil Medicinal Uses and Benefits

* Oil of Ben is used for hysteria, scurvy, prostate problems and bladder troubles.
* Villagers in most part of the world use Moringa oil to treat stomach disorders. They also use it in perfume and hair oil.

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How To Know If Someone Is Contemplating Suicide

Most people may appear normal but deep within them, they may be going through depression. This depressive state of being could lead to suicide. But, how does one tell that somebody who appears normal is actually harboring suicide tendencies? The best way to minimize the risk of suicide is to know the risk factors and to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Take these signs seriously. Know how to respond to them. It could save someone's life.

How Prevalent Is Suicide?

Suicide is a potentially preventable public health problem. In 2009, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. That year, there were nearly 37,000 suicides, and 1 million people attempted suicide, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Men take their lives nearly four times the rate of women, accounting for 79% of suicides in the U.S.

What is true of US is also true of other parts of the world including Asia and Africa where living conditions are poor and the stress of making a living is taking a toe on people's mental health. 

Are There Risk Factors for Suicide?

Risk factors for suicide vary by age, gender, and ethnic group. And risk factors often occur in combinations.

Over 90% of people who die by suicide have clinical depression or another diagnosable mental disorder. Many times, people who die by suicide have an alcohol or substance abuse problem. Often they have that problem in combination with other mental disorders.

Adverse or traumatic life events in combination with other risk factors, such as clinical depression, may lead to suicide. But suicide and suicidal behavior are never normal responses to stress.

Other risk factors for suicide include:

• One or more prior suicide attempts
• Family history of mental disorder or substance abuse
• Family history of suicide
• Family violence
• Physical or sexual abuse
• Keeping firearms in the home
• Chronic physical illness, including chronic pain
• Incarceration
• Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others

Are There Warning Signs of Suicide?

Warning signs that someone may be thinking about or planning to commit suicide include:

• Always talking or thinking about death
• Clinical depression -- deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating -- that gets worse
• Having a "death wish," tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to death, such as driving fast or running red lights
• Losing interest in things one used to care about
• Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless
• Putting affairs in order, tying up loose ends, changing a will
• Saying things like "it would be better if I wasn't here" or "I want out"
• Sudden, unexpected switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy
• Talking about suicide or killing one's self
• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye

Be especially concerned if a person is exhibiting any of these warning signs and has attempted suicide in the past. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, between 20% and 50% of people who commit suicide have had a previous attempt.

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Does Eating Onion Improve Eyesight?

Does eating onion improve one's eyesight? well, the following article was sent in by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson, a researcher who decided to work on the hypothesis that onion can improve sight.

Several times I have had arguments with people over the truth in the widely held belief that onions can help improve eyesight.

Because I dont eat onions, at least not the sliced ones, and I have perfect eyes sight, I have always believed that eating or not eating onions have nothing to do with eyesight. Well, after my research for today's FACT 101, I discovered that onions do help improve eyesight.

"What some people don’t know is that onions are loaded with sulfur which is used by the body for making the lens stronger and more durable. Hence, the chance of damage to the eyesight is minimized," says Health Me Up.

The sulphur in onions is one of the reasons it is so good for your eyes.

"Sulphur-rich garlic and onions are important for the production of glutathione, an important sulphur containing protein that acts as an antioxidant for the lens of the eye. Raising glutathione levels can be instrumental in both prevention and resolution of visual problems like macular degeneration, glaucoma or cataracts," theHuffington Post wrote in one of its articles.

Also, Dr. Maoshing Ni says, "Foods rich in sulfur, cysteine, and lecithin help protect the lens of your eye from cataract formation. Excellent choices include garlic, onions, shallots, and capers."

A conscious look at our diets composition might be a good idea because the foods we put into our body have both positive and negative effects on our overall health. Our body relies on vitamins and nourishing supplements found in the foods we consume. The eyes are no different from the other organs of your body.

Though there are lots of ways to improve your eye health, the best way to improve your eyesight is through the foods you eat - and juicy onions are one of those foods.

"Eating raw onions, garlic and soy will help prevent the formation of cataracts and improve the lens health of your eyes. Furthermore, these foods are naturally anti-inflammatory, so they help reduce inflammation throughout the body, including any inflammation in and around the eyes that might cause problems," says an expert health therapist.

Red onions in particular can help you to prevent poor eyesight and they contain quercetin, an antioxidant that is believed to prevent cataract.

So if you have been avoiding eating onions, here is a piece of advice for you: "Incorporate garlic, onions, shallots and can capers, which contain sulfur that the body uses to produce glutathione, an antioxidant that benefits the lens of the eye. Garlic and onions also help maintain circulatory health, which benefits the eyes."

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Simple Ways To Manage Dehydration Before The Arrival Of A Health Worker

For mild dehydration or while waiting for medical care for an adult with severe dehydration that is not due to heat stroke:

• The person should try to drink 2 quarts of fluid, such as water, juice, or sports drinks, in 2 to 4 hours. But it is better to drink small amounts of fluid often, because drinking too much fluid at once can bring on vomiting.
• The person should drink at least 10 glasses of liquid a day to replace lost fluids.
• If the person is elderly, fluid replacement may need to be done slowly. Consult a health official.
• If the person is vomiting, try ice chips, popsicles, and small sips of fluid.
• If the person is recovering from diarrhea, consider that some sports drinks contain a lot of sugar, which can worsen diarrhea.

Seek the help of a qualify health worker if:

• The person’s symptoms get worse or don't improve within 24 hours.

• The person is elderly.

• You think a prescription medication such as a diuretic caused the dehydration.

• For mild dehydration, the person should rest for 24 hours and keep drinking fluids, even if symptoms improve. Fluid replacement may take up to a day and a half.

• If dehydration is moderate to severe, fluids may need to be replaced intravenously (IV) in the hospital.

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When Does Dehydration Become A Serious Cause For Concern?

Dehydration is a condition that occurs when the loss of body fluids, mostly water, exceeds the amount that is taken in. With dehydration, more water is moving out of our cells and body than what we take in through drinking.

We lose water every day in the form of water vapor in the breath we exhale and in our excreted sweat, urine, and stool. Along with the water, small amounts of salts are also lost.

we lose too much water, our bodies may become out of balance or dehydrated. Severe dehydration can lead to death.

Causes of Dehydration in Adults

Many conditions may cause rapid and continued fluid losses and lead to dehydration:

• Fever, heat exposure, and too much exercise
• Vomiting, diarrhea, and increased urination due to infection
• Diseases such as diabetes
• The inability to seek appropriate water and food (as in the case of a disabled person)
• An impaired ability to drink (for instance, someone in a coma or on a respirator)
• No access to safe drinking water
• Significant injuries to skin, such as burns or mouth sores, or severe skin diseases or infections (water is lost through the damaged skin)

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults

The signs and symptoms of dehydration range from minor to severe and include:

• Increased thirst
• Dry mouth and swollen tongue
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Palpitations (feeling that the heart is jumping or pounding)
• Confusion
• Sluggishness fainting
• Fainting
• Inability to sweat
• Decreased urine output

Urine color may indicate dehydration. If urine is concentrated and deeply yellow or amber, you may be dehydrated.

When to Seek Medical Care

Seek therapeutic attention if the dehydrated person experiences any of the following:

• Increased or constant vomiting for more than a day
• Fever over 101°F
• Diarrhea for more than 2 days
• Weight loss
  
• Decreased urine production
• Confusion
• Weakness

Take the person to an immediate health facility if these situations occur:

• Fever higher than 103°F
• Confusion
• Sluggishness (lethargy)
• Headache
  
• Seizures
  
• Difficulty in breathing
• Chest or abdominal pains
• Fainting
• No urine in the last 12 hours

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Managing Autism With Music Therapy

 Individuals of all ages and all abilities can benefit from music therapy. Previously, music therapy has been used to support emotional, cognitive and social development in many populations. Music therapy may help to promote wellness by managing stress, enhancing memory, and improving communication.

A 2004 study from the Journal of Music Therapy found that music in interventions used with children and teens with ASD can improve social behaviors, increase focus and attention, increase communication attempts (vocalizations, verbalizations, gestures, and vocabulary), reduce anxiety, and improve body awareness and coordination.

Many additional studies have found that children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) respond well to music. Often, individuals with autism respond positively to music when little else is able to get their attention, which makes music a potential therapeutic tool.

The following are the reasons why music therapy helps in managing children with autism.

Music encourages social interactions

A 2009 study by Kim, Wigram, & Gold found that children with autism showed more emotional expression and social engagement during music therapy sessions than in play sessions without music. These children also responded to the therapist’s requests more frequently during music therapy than in play sessions without music.

Additionally, a skilled therapist can use music with children to increase their social interaction and improve social skills. Passing and sharing instruments, music and movement games, gathering around a central instrument, learning to listen and singing of greetings are just a few of the ways music therapy sessions can increase interaction.

Music can improve behavior

In a 2012 study of 41 children with autism over a ten-month period, See found that weekly music therapy sessions seemed to improve overall behavior, with the most improvement seen in inattentive behaviors. Children in this study experienced hour-long sessions of music therapy once a week, and their conduct was monitored against a checklist of target behavior like restlessness, aggression and noisiness. More than half the group improved by one or two points on the scale after the music therapy sessions.

Music can improve communication

Up to thirty-percent of children with autism are nonverbal, and many low-functioning children have difficulty following verbal commands, and have difficult time with social awareness like understanding body language.

Wan et. al. (2004) found music to improve the mapping of sounds to actions, by connecting the auditory and motor sections of the brain, which may help improve understanding of verbal commands. By pairing music with actions, and with repetitive training, the brain pathways needed to speak can be reinforced and improved.

Music can reduce anxiety

Children with autism are more sensitive to anxiety than the average child, as they are unable to filter out provoking stimuli. A small four-week study, conducted at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in 2006, found preliminary success in reducing anxiety in patients with autism through music therapy. After 16 short, 20-minute sessions, during which the treatment patients listened to rhythmic music, the participants who received the therapy appeared to have decreased anxiety-related behaviors.  

Classical music or music with a steady rhythm is thought to be the best for alleviating anxiety in children with autism due to the predictability of the beat.

 

Music is fun

Perhaps most importantly of all, music therapy is engaging and enjoyable for children with autism. Music therapy is able to bring about changes in social behavior and cognitive ability only through repeated and prolonged sessions—and the best way to keep children working at something is to ensure that they enjoy it. Almost like another form of play, music therapy is something ASD children can engage in without having it feel like work.

Music is an effective way to communicate with and reach children with autism. Music therapy seems to be able to improve social skills, behavior, anxiety and more—and might be the one thing that can reach a child with autism when nothing else will.  

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What Is Music Therapy?

Is it true that you can use music to prevent or cure ailments? the answer is... yes! Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different from routine physical therapy or prescribing medicine, it should not be thought of as a form of alternative medicine. Clinical studies can vouch for the health benefits of a medically approved music therapy regimen. The beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental, emotional and social way.

Therapists use music therapy in a variety of ways, including having people sing along to the music, meditate and relax while music plays and conduct various exercises and movements with music as the catalyst. When played in conjunction with a person's thoughts or movements, music therapy can help to improve everything from a patient's speech to their memory and physical balance. It also provides emotional healing, helping people to develop positive self-image and aids in prioritizing stress and pain. Music also helps people take their mind off of physical pain, which can help them cope with a number of ailments.

Solid medical research supports the concept that music is healthy for the mind, as it stimulates brain waves. The brain is no different from any other organ, in that when it is exercised, it becomes sharper, stronger and more useful. Stimulating the brain via music is the equivalent of developing a stronger heart through cardiovascular exercises. Music directly affects brain waves, as stronger and faster rhythms make people more alert, while slower music can help people meditate and relax. This healthy calming and focusing affect helps people develop a positive mind state, while also reducing stress, which lowers blood pressure.

Music therapy is a very faceted field, with professionally licensed therapists working in a number of sectors, including schools, prisons, physicians' offices, motivational and training practices and more. It's also important to understand that patients do not need to have a musical background of any sort and don't need to be musically inclined in order to participate in music therapy sessions. Their bodies and minds respond to music, so therapy sessions will pay dividends and help soothe their pain or cure a number of mental and physical ailments. Music therapy has been successfully used to help patients of general stress, cancer, speech impediments, high blood pressure and heart problems, mental disorders and a number of other issues. It is a holistic health approach, as it incorporates a number of mental and physical processes.

During sessions, music therapists can tailor their music and expertise to a patients' particular situation. In one session, a therapist might prepare the music and evaluate the patient, while another session might involve the patient picking and bringing in music that they already like, while the therapist leads them in singing, creating and improvising, or conduct exercises to the music. These therapists must be versed in music, and board certified. Typically, these music therapists receive undergraduate degrees in music therapy and complete a number of clinical hours and examinations. Music therapy is an intriguing field, due to its medical properties and all-encompassing practice. Regardless of what type of symptom or ailment a person is dealing with, there is a good chance that music therapists can provide some sort of aid.

Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different than routine physical therapy or prescribing medicine, it should not be thought of as a form of alternative medicine. Clinical studies can vouch for the health benefits of a medically approved music therapy regimen. The beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental, emotional and social way.
Therapists use music therapy in a variety of ways, including having people sing along to the music, meditate and relax while music plays and conduct various exercises and movements with music as the catalyst. When played in conjunction with a person's thoughts or movements, music therapy can help to improve everything from a patient's speech to their memory and physical balance. It also provides emotional healing, helping people to develop positive self-image and aids in prioritizing stress and pain. Music also helps people take their mind off of physical pain, which can help them cope with a number of ailments.
Solid medical research supports the concept that music is healthy for the mind, as it stimulates brain waves. The brain is no different than any organ, in that when it is exercised, it becomes sharper, stronger and more useful. Stimulating the brain via music is the equivalent of developing a stronger heart through cardiovascular exercises. Music directly affects brain waves, as stronger and faster rhythms make people more alert, while slower music can help people meditate and relax. This healthy calming and focusing affect helps people develop a positive mind state, while also reducing stress, which lowers blood pressure.
Music therapy is a very faceted field, with professionally licensed therapists working in a number of sectors, including schools, prisons, physicians' offices, motivational and training practices and more. It's also important to understand that patients do not need to have a musical background of any sort and don't need to be musically inclined in order to participate in music therapy sessions. Their bodies and minds respond to music, so therapy sessions will pay dividends and help soothe their pain or cure a number of mental and physical ailments. Music therapy has been successfully used to help patients of general stress, cancer, speech impediments, high blood pressure and heart problems, mental disorders and a number of other issues. It is a holistic health approach, as it incorporates a number of mental and physical processes.
During sessions, music therapists can tailor their music and expertise to a patients' particular situation. In one session, a therapist might prepare the music and evaluate the patient, while another session might involve the patient picking and bringing in music that they already like, while the therapist leads them in singing, creating and improvising, or conduct exercises to the music. These therapists must be versed in music, and board certified. Typically, these music therapists receive undergraduate degrees in music therapy and complete a number of clinical hours and examinations. Music therapy is an intriguing field, due to its medical properties and all-encompassing practice. Regardless of what type of symptom or ailment a person is dealing with, there is a good chance that music therapists can provide some sort of aid.
- See more at: https://www.cprcertified.com/health-benefits-of-music-therapy#sthash.leGmgslm.dpuf

Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different than routine physical therapy or prescribing medicine, it should not be thought of as a form of alternative medicine. Clinical studies can vouch for the health benefits of a medically approved music therapy regimen. The beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental, emotional and social way.
Therapists use music therapy in a variety of ways, including having people sing along to the music, meditate and relax while music plays and conduct various exercises and movements with music as the catalyst. When played in conjunction with a person's thoughts or movements, music therapy can help to improve everything from a patient's speech to their memory and physical balance. It also provides emotional healing, helping people to develop positive self-image and aids in prioritizing stress and pain. Music also helps people take their mind off of physical pain, which can help them cope with a number of ailments.
Solid medical research supports the concept that music is healthy for the mind, as it stimulates brain waves. The brain is no different than any organ, in that when it is exercised, it becomes sharper, stronger and more useful. Stimulating the brain via music is the equivalent of developing a stronger heart through cardiovascular exercises. Music directly affects brain waves, as stronger and faster rhythms make people more alert, while slower music can help people meditate and relax. This healthy calming and focusing affect helps people develop a positive mind state, while also reducing stress, which lowers blood pressure.
Music therapy is a very faceted field, with professionally licensed therapists working in a number of sectors, including schools, prisons, physicians' offices, motivational and training practices and more. It's also important to understand that patients do not need to have a musical background of any sort and don't need to be musically inclined in order to participate in music therapy sessions. Their bodies and minds respond to music, so therapy sessions will pay dividends and help soothe their pain or cure a number of mental and physical ailments. Music therapy has been successfully used to help patients of general stress, cancer, speech impediments, high blood pressure and heart problems, mental disorders and a number of other issues. It is a holistic health approach, as it incorporates a number of mental and physical processes.
During sessions, music therapists can tailor their music and expertise to a patients' particular situation. In one session, a therapist might prepare the music and evaluate the patient, while another session might involve the patient picking and bringing in music that they already like, while the therapist leads them in singing, creating and improvising, or conduct exercises to the music. These therapists must be versed in music, and board certified. Typically, these music therapists receive undergraduate degrees in music therapy and complete a number of clinical hours and examinations. Music therapy is an intriguing field, due to its medical properties and all-encompassing practice. Regardless of what type of symptom or ailment a person is dealing with, there is a good chance that music therapists can provide some sort of aid.
- See more at: https://www.cprcertified.com/health-benefits-of-music-therapy#sthash.leGmgslm.dpuf

Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different than routine physical therapy or prescribing medicine, it should not be thought of as a form of alternative medicine. Clinical studies can vouch for the health benefits of a medically approved music therapy regimen. The beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental, emotional and social way.
Therapists use music therapy in a variety of ways, including having people sing along to the music, meditate and relax while music plays and conduct various exercises and movements with music as the catalyst. When played in conjunction with a person's thoughts or movements, music therapy can help to improve everything from a patient's speech to their memory and physical balance. It also provides emotional healing, helping people to develop positive self-image and aids in prioritizing stress and pain. Music also helps people take their mind off of physical pain, which can help them cope with a number of ailments.
Solid medical research supports the concept that music is healthy for the mind, as it stimulates brain waves. The brain is no different than any organ, in that when it is exercised, it becomes sharper, stronger and more useful. Stimulating the brain via music is the equivalent of developing a stronger heart through cardiovascular exercises. Music directly affects brain waves, as stronger and faster rhythms make people more alert, while slower music can help people meditate and relax. This healthy calming and focusing affect helps people develop a positive mind state, while also reducing stress, which lowers blood pressure.
Music therapy is a very faceted field, with professionally licensed therapists working in a number of sectors, including schools, prisons, physicians' offices, motivational and training practices and more. It's also important to understand that patients do not need to have a musical background of any sort and don't need to be musically inclined in order to participate in music therapy sessions. Their bodies and minds respond to music, so therapy sessions will pay dividends and help soothe their pain or cure a number of mental and physical ailments. Music therapy has been successfully used to help patients of general stress, cancer, speech impediments, high blood pressure and heart problems, mental disorders and a number of other issues. It is a holistic health approach, as it incorporates a number of mental and physical processes.
During sessions, music therapists can tailor their music and expertise to a patients' particular situation. In one session, a therapist might prepare the music and evaluate the patient, while another session might involve the patient picking and bringing in music that they already like, while the therapist leads them in singing, creating and improvising, or conduct exercises to the music. These therapists must be versed in music, and board certified. Typically, these music therapists receive undergraduate degrees in music therapy and complete a number of clinical hours and examinations. Music therapy is an intriguing field, due to its medical properties and all-encompassing practice. Regardless of what type of symptom or ailment a person is dealing with, there is a good chance that music therapists can provide some sort of aid.
- See more at: https://www.cprcertified.com/health-benefits-of-music-therapy#sthash.leGmgslm.dpuf

Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different than routine physical therapy or prescribing medicine, it should not be thought of as a form of alternative medicine. Clinical studies can vouch for the health benefits of a medically approved music therapy regimen. The beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental, emotional and social way.
Therapists use music therapy in a variety of ways, including having people sing along to the music, meditate and relax while music plays and conduct various exercises and movements with music as the catalyst. When played in conjunction with a person's thoughts or movements, music therapy can help to improve everything from a patient's speech to their memory and physical balance. It also provides emotional healing, helping people to develop positive self-image and aids in prioritizing stress and pain. Music also helps people take their mind off of physical pain, which can help them cope with a number of ailments.
Solid medical research supports the concept that music is healthy for the mind, as it stimulates brain waves. The brain is no different than any organ, in that when it is exercised, it becomes sharper, stronger and more useful. Stimulating the brain via music is the equivalent of developing a stronger heart through cardiovascular exercises. Music directly affects brain waves, as stronger and faster rhythms make people more alert, while slower music can help people meditate and relax. This healthy calming and focusing affect helps people develop a positive mind state, while also reducing stress, which lowers blood pressure.
Music therapy is a very faceted field, with professionally licensed therapists working in a number of sectors, including schools, prisons, physicians' offices, motivational and training practices and more. It's also important to understand that patients do not need to have a musical background of any sort and don't need to be musically inclined in order to participate in music therapy sessions. Their bodies and minds respond to music, so therapy sessions will pay dividends and help soothe their pain or cure a number of mental and physical ailments. Music therapy has been successfully used to help patients of general stress, cancer, speech impediments, high blood pressure and heart problems, mental disorders and a number of other issues. It is a holistic health approach, as it incorporates a number of mental and physical processes.
During sessions, music therapists can tailor their music and expertise to a patients' particular situation. In one session, a therapist might prepare the music and evaluate the patient, while another session might involve the patient picking and bringing in music that they already like, while the therapist leads them in singing, creating and improvising, or conduct exercises to the music. These therapists must be versed in music, and board certified. Typically, these music therapists receive undergraduate degrees in music therapy and complete a number of clinical hours and examinations. Music therapy is an intriguing field, due to its medical properties and all-encompassing practice. Regardless of what type of symptom or ailment a person is dealing with, there is a good chance that music therapists can provide some sort of aid.
- See more at: https://www.cprcertified.com/health-benefits-of-music-therapy#sthash.leGmgslm.dpuf

Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different than routine physical therapy or prescribing medicine, it should not be thought of as a form of alternative medicine. Clinical studies can vouch for the health benefits of a medically approved music therapy regimen. The beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental, emotional and social way.
Therapists use music therapy in a variety of ways, including having people sing along to the music, meditate and relax while music plays and conduct various exercises and movements with music as the catalyst. When played in conjunction with a person's thoughts or movements, music therapy can help to improve everything from a patient's speech to their memory and physical balance. It also provides emotional healing, helping people to develop positive self-image and aids in prioritizing stress and pain. Music also helps people take their mind off of physical pain, which can help them cope with a number of ailments.
Solid medical research supports the concept that music is healthy for the mind, as it stimulates brain waves. The brain is no different than any organ, in that when it is exercised, it becomes sharper, stronger and more useful. Stimulating the brain via music is the equivalent of developing a stronger heart through cardiovascular exercises. Music directly affects brain waves, as stronger and faster rhythms make people more alert, while slower music can help people meditate and relax. This healthy calming and focusing affect helps people develop a positive mind state, while also reducing stress, which lowers blood pressure.
Music therapy is a very faceted field, with professionally licensed therapists working in a number of sectors, including schools, prisons, physicians' offices, motivational and training practices and more. It's also important to understand that patients do not need to have a musical background of any sort and don't need to be musically inclined in order to participate in music therapy sessions. Their bodies and minds respond to music, so therapy sessions will pay dividends and help soothe their pain or cure a number of mental and physical ailments. Music therapy has been successfully used to help patients of general stress, cancer, speech impediments, high blood pressure and heart problems, mental disorders and a number of other issues. It is a holistic health approach, as it incorporates a number of mental and physical processes.
During sessions, music therapists can tailor their music and expertise to a patients' particular situation. In one session, a therapist might prepare the music and evaluate the patient, while another session might involve the patient picking and bringing in music that they already like, while the therapist leads them in singing, creating and improvising, or conduct exercises to the music. These therapists must be versed in music, and board certified. Typically, these music therapists receive undergraduate degrees in music therapy and complete a number of clinical hours and examinations. Music therapy is an intriguing field, due to its medical properties and all-encompassing practice. Regardless of what type of symptom or ailment a person is dealing with, there is a good chance that music therapists can provide some sort of aid.
- See more at: https://www.cprcertified.com/health-benefits-of-music-therapy#sthash.leGmgslm.dpuf

Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different than routine physical therapy or prescribing medicine, it should not be thought of as a form of alternative medicine. Clinical studies can vouch for the health benefits of a medically approved music therapy regimen. The beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental, emotional and social way.
Therapists use music therapy in a variety of ways, including having people sing along to the music, meditate and relax while music plays and conduct various exercises and movements with music as the catalyst. When played in conjunction with a person's thoughts or movements, music therapy can help to improve everything from a patient's speech to their memory and physical balance. It also provides emotional healing, helping people to develop positive self-image and aids in prioritizing stress and pain. Music also helps people take their mind off of physical pain, which can help them cope with a number of ailments.
Solid medical research supports the concept that music is healthy for the mind, as it stimulates brain waves. The brain is no different than any organ, in that when it is exercised, it becomes sharper, stronger and more useful. Stimulating the brain via music is the equivalent of developing a stronger heart through cardiovascular exercises. Music directly affects brain waves, as stronger and faster rhythms make people more alert, while slower music can help people meditate and relax. This healthy calming and focusing affect helps people develop a positive mind state, while also reducing stress, which lowers blood pressure.
Music therapy is a very faceted field, with professionally licensed therapists working in a number of sectors, including schools, prisons, physicians' offices, motivational and training practices and more. It's also important to understand that patients do not need to have a musical background of any sort and don't need to be musically inclined in order to participate in music therapy sessions. Their bodies and minds respond to music, so therapy sessions will pay dividends and help soothe their pain or cure a number of mental and physical ailments. Music therapy has been successfully used to help patients of general stress, cancer, speech impediments, high blood pressure and heart problems, mental disorders and a number of other issues. It is a holistic health approach, as it incorporates a number of mental and physical processes.
During sessions, music therapists can tailor their music and expertise to a patients' particular situation. In one session, a therapist might prepare the music and evaluate the patient, while another session might involve the patient picking and bringing in music that they already like, while the therapist leads them in singing, creating and improvising, or conduct exercises to the music. These therapists must be versed in music, and board certified. Typically, these music therapists receive undergraduate degrees in music therapy and complete a number of clinical hours and examinations. Music therapy is an intriguing field, due to its medical properties and all-encompassing practice. Regardless of what type of symptom or ailment a person is dealing with, there is a good chance that music therapists can provide some sort of aid.
- See more at: https://www.cprcertified.com/health-benefits-of-music-therapy#sthash.leGmgslm.dpuf

Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different than routine physical therapy or prescribing medicine, it should not be thought of as a form of alternative medicine. Clinical studies can vouch for the health benefits of a medically approved music therapy regimen. The beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental, emotional and social way.
Therapists use music therapy in a variety of ways, including having people sing along to the music, meditate and relax while music plays and conduct various exercises and movements with music as the catalyst. When played in conjunction with a person's thoughts or movements, music therapy can help to improve everything from a patient's speech to their memory and physical balance. It also provides emotional healing, helping people to develop positive self-image and aids in prioritizing stress and pain. Music also helps people take their mind off of physical pain, which can help them cope with a number of ailments.
Solid medical research supports the concept that music is healthy for the mind, as it stimulates brain waves. The brain is no different than any organ, in that when it is exercised, it becomes sharper, stronger and more useful. Stimulating the brain via music is the equivalent of developing a stronger heart through cardiovascular exercises. Music directly affects brain waves, as stronger and faster rhythms make people more alert, while slower music can help people meditate and relax. This healthy calming and focusing affect helps people develop a positive mind state, while also reducing stress, which lowers blood pressure.
Music therapy is a very faceted field, with professionally licensed therapists working in a number of sectors, including schools, prisons, physicians' offices, motivational and training practices and more. It's also important to understand that patients do not need to have a musical background of any sort and don't need to be musically inclined in order to participate in music therapy sessions. Their bodies and minds respond to music, so therapy sessions will pay dividends and help soothe their pain or cure a number of mental and physical ailments. Music therapy has been successfully used to help patients of general stress, cancer, speech impediments, high blood pressure and heart problems, mental disorders and a number of other issues. It is a holistic health approach, as it incorporates a number of mental and physical processes.
During sessions, music therapists can tailor their music and expertise to a patients' particular situation. In one session, a therapist might prepare the music and evaluate the patient, while another session might involve the patient picking and bringing in music that they already like, while the therapist leads them in singing, creating and improvising, or conduct exercises to the music. These therapists must be versed in music, and board certified. Typically, these music therapists receive undergraduate degrees in music therapy and complete a number of clinical hours and examinations. Music therapy is an intriguing field, due to its medical properties and all-encompassing practice. Regardless of what type of symptom or ailment a person is dealing with, there is a good chance that music therapists can provide some sort of aid.
- See more at: https://www.cprcertified.com/health-benefits-of-music-therapy#sthash.leGmgslm.dpuf

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