#tool m

05.01.26

Happy May chatters!

Well, here's a song and an artist who is a rising star. His name is Yung Blud... and he has collaborated with one of my favourite 90's bands, Smashing Pumpkins in Zombie.

The song was written about his grandmother, who struggled with addiction and slowly faded—something he’s said shaped the song’s raw honesty. It hits close to home for me. My grandmother died from alcohol addiction and emphysema from tobacco, long before I had the words to understand it, and watching someone you love slowly fade doesn’t just break your heart, it shapes your life—it’s one of the reasons I became a Doctor, and why I believe, at the end of it all, relationships heal.<3

Continuing on the Yungblud front—and on healing—on Breakdown, he doesn’t offer a grand cure—he offers small, human steps. Step outside and feel the grass under your feet. Tell someone you love them. Be kind to a stranger. Ask the person serving your coffee how they’re really doing. Speak gently, avoid the fight, tell the truth—because when your world feels like it’s falling apart, sometimes the way back isn’t big… it’s simple (like K-BINGO?), it’s human, and it starts with connection. As he reminds us, ‘everything’s about connection, you don’t have to be alone.’

Take 2 Yung Blud and call me in the morning... Thanks brother!<3

Inner peace, before world peace.

04.17.26

Greetings Chatters,

It has been sometime, but we are still learning and healing each and every day!

Today's episode is brought to you by Canadian violinist and rock star, Melanie Doane, with her tongue in cheek and yet so socially relevant, "Happy Homemaker."

It rocked in the 90's as it does now...

Listen to the words and the humour and maybe, just maybe... you'll find the "it gets better" way.

Keep on homemaking!

07.06.24

Happy Saturday Chatters,

Nous sommes tous Canadien!!

We are all Canadians!!

You, me, the neighbours, even the dog down the street! ;P

We are all in this together... don't ever forget that. ;P

Episode 03 of Orange Bench Radio just dropped!

And 64 song Playlist!!

Rock on, Canada!!

06.29.24

Happy Saturday, Chatters!!

For today, let's talk TOOL M... it can really heal!!

And we have the science to prove it!! #evidenceiseverything

Music Therapy in Pediatric Healthcare:

Article: "Music Therapy for Children and Adolescents"

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Summary: This article discusses how music therapy can alleviate anxiety, manage pain, and improve emotional well-being in children undergoing medical procedures.

Citation: Robb, S. L. (2000). Music therapy for children and adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 15(3), 210-218.

Music Therapy for Neurological Disorders:

Article: "Neurologic Music Therapy in Cognitive Rehabilitation"

Journal: Music Therapy Perspectives

Summary: The study examines the use of music therapy in the rehabilitation of cognitive functions in patients with neurological disorders, showing improvements in memory, attention, and executive function.

Citation: Thaut, M. H., & Gardiner, J. C. (2005). Neurologic music therapy in cognitive rehabilitation. Music Therapy Perspectives, 23(1), 30-38.

Effects of Music Therapy on Stress and Anxiety:

Article: "The Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety in Patients with Cancer: A Meta-Analysis"

Journal: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Summary: This meta-analysis reviews multiple studies and concludes that music therapy significantly reduces anxiety in cancer patients.

Citation: Bradt, J., & Dileo, C. (2010). The effect of music therapy on anxiety in patients with cancer: A meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 28(5), 719-725.

Music Therapy for Pain Management:

Article: "Music Therapy Reduces Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia"

Journal: Pain Management Nursing

Summary: This study shows that music therapy interventions can lead to significant reductions in pain perception and improved quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia.

Citation: Albornoz, Y., & Gallego, M. C. (2011). Music therapy reduces pain in patients with fibromyalgia. Pain Management Nursing, 12(4), 235-241.

Music Therapy and Mental Health:

Article: "The Use of Music Therapy in Psychiatric Disorders"

Journal: Advances in Mind-Body Medicine

Summary: This review article highlights the effectiveness of music therapy in treating psychiatric disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Citation: Silverman, M. J. (2003). The use of music therapy in psychiatric disorders. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine, 19(3-4), 12-20.

Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients:

Article: "Music Therapy as a Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Dementia"

Journal: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Summary: This study found that music therapy can improve cognitive function, reduce agitation, and enhance the overall mood of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Citation: Ridder, H. M., & Aldridge, D. (2006). Music therapy as a non-pharmacological treatment for dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 21(6), 540-548.

Hmmm... makes you want to hum!? ;P

Stay tuned!! Get it?

“Every time when I look in the mirror All these lines on my face getting clearer The past is gone

And it went by, like dusk to dawn Isn't that the way? Everybody's got their dues in life to pay

Yeah, I know nobody knows Where it comes and where it goes I know it's everybody's sin You got to lose to know how to win

Half my life's in books, written pages Live and learn from fools and from sages You know it's true, oh All the things come back to you

Sing with me, sing for a year Sing for the laughter, and sing for the tear Sing with me, if it's just for today Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take it away

Yeah dream on, dream on, dream on Dream until your dreams come true

Dream on, dream on Dream on, dream on Dream on, dream on Dream on Aaaaaah!”

Sing with me, sing for the year Sing for the laughter, and sing for the tear Sing it with me, if it's just for today Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take…

Thank you (Aerosmith and Glee!), we’ll let you know! ;)

Peace!