"Many years of research have shown me that there is no set prescription, no particular piece of music that will make everyone feel better or more relaxed," says Suzanne Hanser, EdD, of  Berklee College of Music and a music therapist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, both in Boston. "What counts is familiarity, musical taste, and the kinds of memories, feelings, and associations a piece of music brings to mind. Some people relax to classical music, others like the Moody Blues.

Acknowledging the deep healing power of Indian classical ragas,  Dr.Neelam Verma, consultant Physician and Cardiologist,  Saras Foundation explains the notes of ragas reach the energy centers of our body and produce vibrations. The pitch, tone, vocalization and specific arrangement of notes in ragas cure ailments by inducing electro- magnetic changes in the body.

The key is to individualize your musical selections.  You can design your own musical "prescription." using your own favorite music or  your  Music Therapist’s assistance, to cope with specific health problems.  The best part is that to take advantage of music's healing power, you don't need to take a prescription to your local music store. You don't even have to go to the music store at all. The home remedies you need are probably already in your personal music collection.