"John's wort (pronounced /seɪntˈdʒɒnzwərt/, or spelling pronunciations in /-wɔrt/)[1] is the plant species Hypericum perforatum, also known as Tipton's Weed or Klamath weed, but, with qualifiers, is used to refer to any species of the genus Hypericum. Therefore, H. perforatum is sometimes called Common St John's wort to differentiate it. The species of Hypericum have been placed by some in the family Hypericaceae, but more recently have been included in the Clusiaceae.[2] Approximately 370 species of the genus Hypericum exist worldwide with a native geographical distribution including temperate and subtropical regions of North America, Europe, Asia Minor, Russia, India, and China. St. John's wort is today most widely known as an herbal treatment for depression. According to the Cochrane Review, a key resource in evidence-based medicine, "the available evidence suggests that the hypericum extracts tested in the included trials are superior to placebo in patients with major depression; are similarly effective as standard antidepressants; and have fewer side effects than standard antidepressants."no one is a born psychologist! There may be an underlining medical condition. He should see a doctor. He may not need a psychologist
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THE MIRACLE OF MUSIC AS MEDICINE
Article by BHARGAV R. PATEL
Music is an universal language. Music is an age-old part of Ayurveda. The 'Samveda' is fullof music. In ayurveda it is mentioned that the doshas like Vata, Pitta and Kapha can becontrolled effectively by Music Therapy. The ancient system of Nada Yoga has fullyacknowledged the impact of music on body and mind and put into practice [1]. Raga chikitsawas an ancient manuscript, which dealt with the therapeutic effects of raga[1].In modernmedicine, the raga Chikitsa known as music therapy.Music therapy[2] is a scientific method of effective cures of disease through the power ofmusic. It restores, maintains and improves emotional, physiological and psychological wellbeing. The articulation, pitch, tone and specific arrangement of swars (notes) in a particularraga stimulates, alleviates and cures various ailments inducing electro magnetic change in thebody.By the Sleep Research Laboratory, the extensive research was done to reveal the role ofmusic in the treatment of mental disorder like insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stressrelated condition.Scientific procedure for music therapy [3] :Record the individual brainwave using EEG andconvert it to an unique music sound by a computerised algorithm. These formed musicalsound directly affect the brainwave that trigger the activation in the individuals body. Thisentire procedure can take approximately 20 min.The pilot clinical study[4] was performed with a group of 25 elderly patient with a selfreportingsleep disturbances. All of the participants were given classical and New Age musicto listen to before bedtime. The participants were asked to keep daily records to assess theefficacy of the music in inducing sleep. The results was found that 96% of the participantsreported improved sleep after listening to the music.Other applications [5] of music therapy are-in the treatment of back pain, cancer pain,children with development delay, jaw relaxation on postoperative pain, migraine, patientsundergoing flexible sigmoidoscopy.
References :-[1] http://ayurveda-foryou.com/music/raga_chikitsa.html[2]. http://www.indiaprofile.com/ayurveda/musictherapy.htm[3]. http://www.dentalplans.com/Dental-Health-Articles/Brain-Music-Therapy.asp[4].Mornhinweg GC; Voignier RR. Music for sleep disturbance in the elderly. J Holist Nurs(UNITED STATES) Sep 1995, 13 (3) p248-54[5]. http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Therapies/MusicTherapy-Research.htmBy - Bhargav Patel
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