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Robin, my Son is also undergoing music biofeedback..any experience with this? Robin/anyone?
No Chaz I have no experience with this. It sounds interesting though.
Do you have a link that might explain it more?
Music therapy and Biofeedback
Eric B. Miller PhD.CMT-BC & CIAC
Biofeedback has been expanding in the 1990's because of the microcomputer and computerized psychophysiological data acquisition systems. Likewise the modality has gained more acceptance in the medical arena. Concurrently the general population is becoming more interested in non-drug interventions and non-drug therapies which empower the patient as opposed to leaving it in the hands of a doctor, drug or psychotherapist.
1.Sound and imagery play an important role.
2. Music achieves a relaxed state.
3. Music is used as a reward for behavior modification in the desired direction. The music relaxes the muscles
4. Musical intervention involves the active participation of the client in the music making process to achieve the desired goal.
The Ketogenic Diet is a special high-fat, low carbohydrate diet that helps to control seizures in some people with epilepsy. It is prescribed by a physician and carefully monitered by a dietitian. It is more strict, with calorie, fluid and protein measurement and occasional restriction than the Modified Atkins and the Low Glycemic Index diet which is also used today.