SCIENTIFIC PROOF OF THE BENEFITS OF DRUMMING
Published in Public Library of Science May 2016:
This study scientifically validates that drumming produces significant changes in well-being, including improvements in depression, anxiety and social resilience.
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Published on PubMed.gov (National Library of Medicine) Jan 2001:
Dr. Barry Bittman & 6 Other Doctors conduct a study that provides scientific evidence that drumming improves the immune system.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5744879/
ARTICLES ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF DRUMMING
From PubMed Central (National Library of Medicine) Jul 2020
"The results suggest that Drum Communication Programs can be used as an intervention method to promote exercise and improve various health and cognitive functions."
From PubMed Central (National Library of Medicine) Mar 2019
In cases of significant damage to the brain, such as with Parkinson’s disease, drumming has the ability to regenerate neuronal connections. These rhythmic auditory cues, according to Michael Thaut, director of Colorado State University’s Center for Biomedical Research in Music, “can help retrain the brain after a stroke or other neurological impairment”.
From PubMed.gov (National Library of Medicine) Dec 2018
"Emotional, psychological and social dimensions of well-being emerged for both mental health patients and carers, from the positive affect and pleasant physical effects of drumming..."
From PubMed.gov (National Library of Medicine) Apr 2003
"...drumming enhances (addiction) recovery through inducing relaxation and enhancing theta-wave production... (drumming) produces pleasurable experiences, enhanced awareness of preconscious dynamics, release of emotional trauma, and reintegration of self... Drumming circles have applications as complementary addiction therapy."
