Recent research published in the journal Urology concluded that noise-cancelling headphones playing classical music may reduce the anxiety and pain of a prostate biopsy that is often used to diagnose prostate cancer.
Eighty eight men were randomly assigned in the study to one of three groups. One group had no headphones, a second had noise-cancelling headphones without music, and the third had the headphones and listened to Bach concertos. Blood pressure was taken on all before and after a trans-rectal biopsy, an intrusive procedure. Among study participants, the diastolic blood pressure remained elevated after the procedure compared to before for both groups with no musical intervention. However, the men who wore the headphones and listened to Bach had no increase in blood pressure and reported less pain as measured on a questionnaire. Anxiety often causes a rise in diastolic blood pressure. This procedure is simple and easy to apply for those needing a prostate biopsy.
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Can Music Reduce the Anxiety of a Prostate Biopsy?
Friday, January 20th, 2012Peace Mother Geeta Sacred Song Interviewed on Holistic Health Show
Sunday, April 17th, 2011Peace Mother Geeta Sacred Song was interview yesterday by Dr Carl O Helvie, Host, the Holistic Health Show. Peace Mother is founder of the Sacred Peace Center, a Mayan Peace Shaman and estatic Enlightened Master, and has written two books and produced 9 CD’s. More information is available on an earlier post on this site or at http://sacred peace.org
The second part of the interview with Sacred Mother will be presented on the next show. Listen to the interview below.
Tips Related to a Holistic Approach to Anxiety
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008Interview with Dr Carolyn Chambers Clark on a Holistic Approach to Resolving Anxiety
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008Dr Carolyn Chambers Clark, author of numerous books speaks about one of her latest books Living Well
with Anxiety: What your doctor Doesn’t Tell You That You Need to Know. Carolyn uses a holistic approach to dealing with anxiety. She has written many books and ebooks, been editor of major journals, worked with major health care organizations and is known internationally as a wellness consultant. She has received numerous awards including the Media Recognition Award from the American Heart Association and a Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing. More information about her books and ebooks can be found at http://www.carolynchambersclark.com/id2.html
with Anxiety: What your doctor Doesn’t Tell You That You Need to Know. Carolyn uses a holistic approach to dealing with anxiety. She has written many books and ebooks, been editor of major journals, worked with major health care organizations and is known internationally as a wellness consultant. She has received numerous awards including the Media Recognition Award from the American Heart Association and a Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing. More information about her books and ebooks can be found at http://www.carolynchambersclark.com/id2.html







