Barry Bittman MDIn "A Great Day: what does it take?" Barry Bittman, M.D. challenges us to write down – in detail – what would happen on our personally designed great day. He guides us to discover the secrets he found when he completed this exercise himself. Then...
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...
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...
In "Look to this Day: the challenge of coping with cancer" Barry Bittman, M.D. reflects his deep concern about the importance of meeting the emotional and spiritual needs of each person who faces the day-to-day challenges of chronic illness or...
A study evaluating smoking prevention programs released in December, 2000 involved a comprehensive effort including motivational and self-help cessation materials, faculty training on how to encourage and support teen smoking cessation efforts, as...
When public healthcare claims affecting millions of people are available on millions of web pages throughout the Internet each day, how can we become better alternative healthcare consumers? In "Growing Pains: the challenge of integrating medicine"...
Does anyone die of a broken heart? Recent research gives us a wake up call. In "Broken Heart: a cardiac risk factor for women" Barry Bittman, M.D. explains findings that women with stress from marital conflict increase their risk for coronary heart...
The start of a new year is a good time to welcome new opportunities for personal growth. It's also a time to establish personal commitments to better ourselves. In "Resolutions for the New Year: goal setting 101" Barry Bittman, M.D. recommends we...
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...
