Barry Bittman MDIt'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...
Are you musical? In "Got Rhythm? the first of a 2-part series on recreational music-making" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates how most people shy away from even volunteering a response to this question...at least initially. Yet when given the chance to...
In "Sounds Like Silence: and chronic pain" Barry Bittman, M.D. reminds us of the importance of having music in our lives, along with laughter and joy. This is particularly important for those following an integrated, whole person approach to control...
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...
Remember the message of the little drummer boy Christmas song? What gifts do you have to bring? In "Little Drummer Boy: a precious gift of inspiration" Barry Bittman, M.D. reminds us to share our gifts now with those we love. They are your soul...
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...
It doesn't take a stretch of the imagination to realize music's impact on our lives. There's no doubt it has the power to orchestrate our emotional tone. Music can trigger just about any emotion - it can bring joy to our hearts or sadness in...
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...
