The first pilot study which became the impetus to form the Scientific Arts Foundation explored the impact of a solo harp CD, New Love "awaken to yourself," on brain wave frequencies in adults.  Here is the summary:

* A pilot study was conducted of five adults between the ages of 22 and 51 years.

* Quantitative EEG measurements were taken with the eyes closed without music and then while listening to New Love "awaken to yourself" for 4 minutes.

* Results showed an increase in alpha waves in 100% of the subjects and a decrease in beta waves in 4 of the 5 subjects after 4 minutes of listening to New Love "awaken to yourself". (see graph)

* Alpha waves are associated with the self-regulation of stress and a decrease in sympathetic nervous system arousal resulting in a state of relaxation.

* The combination of these two factors (increase in alpha waves and decrease in beta waves) can contribute to increase effectiveness of the immune system.

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The second pilot study explored the impact of the solo harp relaxation CD, The Magic Mirror, on 4 women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer.

After 10 days of listening to this 23 min. meditation CD, ALL subjects' brains tended to normalize.  In other words, listening to this music had a direct postive effect on the subject's neurological functioning.

A more in-depth examination of this pilot study can be viewed here: Research Results

A larger clinical study has been designed to further explore the impact of this music on adults receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer.  Please read Clinical Research Summary for more information.