Barry Bittman MDAccording to Arthur Hull, father of the drum circle movement in our nation, "You won't find the word, 'rhythmaculture' in your dictionary." This Rhythmical Evangelist refers to it as an "Arthurian" word, based upon the fact he coined the term to...
It's time we as a society establish a new perspective for recreational music-making, not as a frill, but as an integral tool for the maintenance and preservation of our health and well-being. In "Got Rhythm? the second of a 2-part series on...
In "Asthma: musical instruments as medical instruments" Barry Bittman, M.D. Tells about a unique program that has children who suffer from asthma learn to play the recorder. In addition to having fun, the children discover a unique means for...
Music can bring you joy. In "Music-Making: practical piano tuning insights" by Barry Bittman, M.D. alerts us that music training can impact brain function. In addition to boosting problem solving abilities, music-making has been shown to affect our...
Sometimes it is just a smile that seems to break down the boundaries of despair. At others it happens when a couple holds hands or expresses feelings of love for each other. In "Healing: to the beat of an inner drummer" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates a...
It’s a fact that due to recent advances in medicine, people are living longer. Barry Bittman, M.D. addresses the healthcare challenges of Americans as they get older. "Take Two Music Lessons in the Golden Years: and call me in the morning" shows how...
Deep within the essence of who we are there's a sound, a vibration, an emanation that expresses life from every cell. As a physician focused on integrative medicine within the traditional healthcare setting Dr. Barry Bittman in "Deep Within:...
Ever found yourself humming in desperate anticipation or while engaged in a stressful situation? Music predictably impacts us more than just a random collection of sounds. In "Sound Advice for Health: the musical elixir of our minds" Barry Bittman...
