They told me I could never walk again. But when I Listened to music, I forget all about the pain. I found a strength I didn't know I had.
Tina Goodman. 92 years old , who believes she regained her ability to walk thank to music.
This is just one of the many stories in Fettaro's book The Healing Power of Music. Fettaro tries to show us the importance of music in our lives and how music in help us lead healthy,happy lives.
According to Fettaro,music therapy can help to cure a wide variety of health problems. In fact, his book comes with a CD of ten recording, each one specially designed to help with a common health problems, such as headaches , sleeping difficulties , and back pain.
Fettaro, a well-known music therapist, promises that by reading his book, you will be able to develop
the healing power of music in your life. He says this will not only help you fight illness but also reduce stress, lower your blood pressure, and help with emotional problems, too.
I accept that listening to certain types of music can help with some problems, such as stress. I am also comfortable with Fettaro’s clam that by reading his book, you’ll be able to create a peaceful environment to help you relax in your home. I found the relaxation and breathing techniques very useful. Similarly, his claim that music will help you sleep better seems reasonable. I tested the “Music for Sleep” section of the CD and found that after a few nights, I did indeed sleep better. However, when Fettaro goes on to promise his music therapy will help cure depression and even cancer, things start to get a little unbelievable. There is no clear evidence for any of his claims, which rely on a series of “personal success stories”. I would prefer to see details of scientific research to support his assertions, and without this, I felt unable to believe many of his more extraordinary claims.