En la publicación de hoy, pensé que sería útil hablar primero sobre “qué” es la terapia y luego profundizar en lo que es la “musicoterapia”. Si está leyendo este blog, es probable que usted o alguien que conozca tenga artritis reumatoide. A lo largo de mi propio viaje con la artritis reumatoide, me doy cuenta…
How Music and Chocolate Can Help Improve the Quality of Life for Autoimmune Disease Patients In today’s article, I will be discussing one of my favorite topics…chocolate! Who doesn’t love chocolate? When I was in the midst of my darkest days, trying to cope with my RA symptoms, I’ll admit: chocolate was a comfort! If…
In today’s post, I’ll be discussing the amazing link between using music as a therapeutic method for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. More specifically, for those of us who take an oral medication. Having RA bring on depression and anxiety, because the pain and chronic fatigue are often unimaginable and unbearable. So, let’s dive in…
In today’s post, I thought it would first be helpful to talk about ‘what’ therapy is, and then take a deep-dive into what ‘music therapy’ is. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you, or someone you know has rheumatoid arthritis. Throughout my own journey with rheumatoid arthritis, I realize that many people I ran…
ES_Deep Inside the Rainforest – Sight of Wonders In today’s post, I’m going to share the positive aspects of playing the piano, and how playing just one song a day can bring you a plethora of benefits. If you have an autoimmune disease as I do, you know the drills of going to the doctor,…
In today’s blog post, I’ll recommend my top 5 entry-level pianos or keyboards that you can be sure will get you on your way to learning how to play the piano. So you’ve finally decided you want the benefits you’ll receive if you just learned to play the piano. Benefits such as improving memory function…
In a previous post, I mentioned I would write about a few low-impact instruments for those living with arthritis. But upon reflection, I decided to write this post with a broader audience in mind: those living with an autoimmune disease. That’s because there are over 80 different autoimmune diseases, and I want to include everyone…
In today’s post, I’ll be sharing with you some incredibly useful information on why you should introduce the piano to your baby. More specifically, I’ll be discussing how your baby will benefit from the piano into adolescence, and into adulthood. There is no definitive age to start that is right for everyone. In my personal…
ES_Reflection-of-the-Sun-Hanna-Ekstrom In today’s blog post, I’m going to be talking about playing the piano while living with arthritis. Ah, yes…Piano. Considered to be one of the most important and central instruments in music therapy, the piano can open doors to arthritis sufferers’ world like no other instrument. I should know–I live with rheumatoid arthritis and find…