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Drumming
Circle: Edison students in Gail Ahmed’s music
appreciation class gather in a
drum circle to participate in
HealthRHYTHMS®.
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Edison Students Take
Part in HealthRHYTHMS®
Students in Gail Ahmed’s Music Appreciation class at Edison State
Community College learned about the health benefits associated with
drumming during a special HeathRHYTHMS® course.
HealthRHYTHMS® was developed after leading neurologist and mind-body
researcher Dr. Barry Bittman, MD led a renowned research team in the
first biological study on the effects of group drumming in 2000. The
protocol developed from this medical research showed the health
benefits of drumming with a group, including stress reduction, mood
improvement and a boost to the immune system.
Facilitated by Darlene Francis, RN, BSN, students were introduced to
the mind, body, spirit, and community aspects of drumming as well as
psychoneuroimmunology, rhythmacology, homeostasis, and beat induction.
Students also discussed in detail how these methods could be applied to
real-life settings and the theory of beat induction being a trait
unique to humans.
“The students find this session to be very informative,” said Gail
Ahmed, Instructor of Music. “They enjoy taking part in a hands-on
activity, as well as gaining a different perspective and appreciation
for what music has to offer.”
Following discussion, students gathered in a circle and the ten-step
protocol of the program was introduced. The protocols included an
introduction, wellness exercise, ice breaker, ABC’s of drumming,
rhythmic naming, entertainment building, inspirational beats, guided
imagery drumming, wellness exercise and the finale, which required the
group play a variety of percussion instruments.
“We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to bring this awareness
to the students,” added Ahmed.
HealthRHYTHMS® has been proven to help strengthen the immune system,
improve mood states and reduce burnout, reduce student drop-out rates,
reduce stress on the genomic levels, strengthen the immune system of
corporate employees, inspire creativity and bonding in long-term care
residents, and serve as a catalyst for quality of life improvement in
adolescents.
For more information about HealthRHYTHMS®, contact Darlene Francis
Director of Student Health Services by emailing
dfrancis@edisonohio.edu.
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Drumming
Circle 2: Edison students Hannah Wise and Kawambee Moss join
Darlene Francis in learning about HealthRHYTHMS®.
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