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Medical therapy
* can improve the biological properties of the chronically failing heart.
* consists of weight control, moderate exercise and antiinflammatory medications.
* depends on early identification of potential causes.
* has effects.
* helps problems.
* improves outcomes.
* includes anticholinergics, hormones, a-agonists and other medications
  - medication to help reduce the ill effects of congestive heart failure
* is aimed at slowing some complications and treating symptoms of the disease
  - available for the treatment of women with endometriosis
  - directed mainly at symptom relief
  - palliative
* is the initial treatment for heart failure
  - primary approach to treatment
* is used only as a temporizing measure prior to surgery
  - to ameliorate the rate of pigment deposition
* is usually effective in reducing blood pressure and is usually well tolerated
  - the initial management for both cancer and non-cancer pain

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Music therapy
* can act as a psychotherapeutic agent to improve low self-esteem
  - also facilitate development in communication and sensori-motor skills
  - be passive or active
* can help a child manage pain and stressful situations
  - people create a connection with their therapist, family and friends
  - improve health
  - provide relief for acute pain, nausea and emotional anxiety
* can reduce cortisol levels in certain situations
  - heart rate, blood pressure, pain, and anxiety
  - respond to existing abilities and minimise limitation
* complement to other types of therapy.
* employs music media to maintain, restore and improve mental and physical health.
* encourages dialogue and improves timing
  - everyone to move about and communicate
* has a unique and powerful influence on the human psyche
  - beneficial effects with virtually all patient groups
  - many uses, and is fast gaining a following in disability circles
* helps rehabilitate people with muscle control problems.
* highly effective way to reduce stresses on hospitalized children.
* is an allied health service similar to occupational therapy and physical therapy
  - effective means of promoting social interaction
  - established health service similar to occupational therapy and physical therapy
  - both an art and a science
  - concerned with the process on the way to make the product
  - different from all other forms of therapy
  - effective in stimulating interest and communication
* is the application of music to change behaviors or conditions
  - use of music as a tool to help individuals improve their level of functioning
* is used in hospitals or other settings to produce a healing atmosphere
  - to help people regain their health or homeostasis and is also used in the
  - vital in neurological cases
* new but growing area in the professional use of music.
* phenomenal way to offer support to a dying patient and often times the family.
* provides clients who are hyperactive or over stimulated a means of exercising control.
* seeks to offer opportunities for self-expression and to optimise personal growth.
* soothes pain, relieves stress, and relaxes muscles
* type of complementary medicine.
* unites the fields of music and therapy to provide a creative treatment and medium.
* uses music as a media to attain improvement of mental and physical health
  - vehicle to achieve nonmusical goals

Narrative therapy
* consists of understanding the stories or themes that have shaped a person's life.
* is an approach to counselling and community work.

Natural therapy
* Natural therapies avoid side effects and the risks of prescription hormone replacement.
* Natural therapies can also help people suffering from migraine headaches
  - be one part of the approach to helping relieve mild to moderate anxiety