Mental Clarity (was Meditation)

[Guest guest]

One of the characteristics of humans is their ability to use their

brain not only for motor control, but for " higher " forms of thought

(problem solving and planning) that allow accomplishment of goals that

are not necessarily related to survival.

I spend most of my days developing software to solve

information-retrieval and data-organization problems. For me, mental

clarity is my bread and butter. I have found that to achieve the best

mental performance I need to:

1) Get enough sleep (at least 5 1/2 hours at night and 1/2 hour nap in

the late afternoon)

2) Exercise 1/2 hour per day. I definitely feel that exercise

improves the blood flow to my brain and improves my lung function.

3) Eat the right macronutrient ratios foods. A Zone-like diet (30%

protein, 30% fat, 40% carb) works best for me. At least 50% of the

carbs are complex carbohydrates. With a high-carb diet, I feel that I

am dropping off a cliff mentally as the time for the next meal

approaches.

4) Avoid drugs, medicines, stimulants, and limit alcohol to a small

glass of wine. Cough suppressants (dextromethorphan) make me unable

to plan and make logical deductions. Alcohol actually " hits " my brain

a few seconds after taking a sip of wine. The feeling is like my

capillaries expand and there is a change of pressure. Caffeine gives

me the shakes and terrible withdrawal symptoms later.

5) Have a good mood. Any recent arguments, pending conflicts, or

other negative emotions prevent focusing the mind.

Tony

> > > >

> > > > I'm just looking for a way to wake up in the

> > morning

> > > > more clear and energized. Clarity of mind during

> > > > meditation rather than lethargy and torpor is

> > very

> > > > important to the practice.

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Yes, I did the Zone diet for about 7 years and had

great success on it. More and more I am drawn to a

vegetarian diet for ethical reasons. The Zone is

difficult to maintain as a vegetarian. I guess part of

this process is moving toward more nutrient-dense,

low-caloric foods rather than relying so much on

breads which makes my mind very sluggish.

Yesterday I ate 1800 calories with no problems and

woke up more clear this morning. The Longevity Diet

describes 1800-2000/day as a mild CR diet. That

doesn't seem too challenging to me. This may be easier

to maintain than I thought. To me this search for the

perfect diet is more about quality of life than

quantity of years. I could die tomorrow. Roy Walford

certainly died before his time. You never know. My

goal is just to feel better and wake up feeling clear.

I don't know that a radical CR approach is for me, but

I appreciate the intelligent, thought-provoking

dialogue on this list. It seems to be a good group.

Thanks!

Dave

--- citpeks <citpeks@...> wrote:

> One of the characteristics of humans is their

> ability to use their

> brain not only for motor control, but for " higher "

> forms of thought

> (problem solving and planning) that allow

> accomplishment of goals that

> are not necessarily related to survival.

>

> I spend most of my days developing software to solve

> information-retrieval and data-organization

> problems. For me, mental

> clarity is my bread and butter. I have found that

> to achieve the best

> mental performance I need to:

>

> 1) Get enough sleep (at least 5 1/2 hours at night

> and 1/2 hour nap in

> the late afternoon)

>

> 2) Exercise 1/2 hour per day. I definitely feel

> that exercise

> improves the blood flow to my brain and improves my

> lung function.

>

> 3) Eat the right macronutrient ratios foods. A

> Zone-like diet (30%

> protein, 30% fat, 40% carb) works best for me. At

> least 50% of the

> carbs are complex carbohydrates. With a high-carb

> diet, I feel that I

> am dropping off a cliff mentally as the time for the

> next meal

> approaches.

>

> 4) Avoid drugs, medicines, stimulants, and limit

> alcohol to a small

> glass of wine. Cough suppressants

> (dextromethorphan) make me unable

> to plan and make logical deductions. Alcohol

> actually " hits " my brain

> a few seconds after taking a sip of wine. The

> feeling is like my

> capillaries expand and there is a change of

> pressure. Caffeine gives

> me the shakes and terrible withdrawal symptoms

> later.

>

> 5) Have a good mood. Any recent arguments, pending

> conflicts, or

> other negative emotions prevent focusing the mind.

>

>

> Tony

>

>

>

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm just looking for a way to wake up in the

> > > morning

> > > > > more clear and energized. Clarity of mind

> during

> > > > > meditation rather than lethargy and torpor

> is

> > > very

> > > > > important to the practice.

> > > > >

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Yes, I did the Zone diet for about 7 years and had

great success on it. More and more I am drawn to a

vegetarian diet for ethical reasons. The Zone is

difficult to maintain as a vegetarian. I guess part of

this process is moving toward more nutrient-dense,

low-caloric foods rather than relying so much on

breads which makes my mind very sluggish.

Yesterday I ate 1800 calories with no problems and

woke up more clear this morning. The Longevity Diet

describes 1800-2000/day as a mild CR diet. That

doesn't seem too challenging to me. This may be easier

to maintain than I thought. To me this search for the

perfect diet is more about quality of life than

quantity of years. I could die tomorrow. Roy Walford

certainly died before his time. You never know. My

goal is just to feel better and wake up feeling clear.

I don't know that a radical CR approach is for me, but

I appreciate the intelligent, thought-provoking

dialogue on this list. It seems to be a good group.

Thanks!

Dave

--- citpeks <citpeks@...> wrote:

> One of the characteristics of humans is their

> ability to use their

> brain not only for motor control, but for " higher "

> forms of thought

> (problem solving and planning) that allow

> accomplishment of goals that

> are not necessarily related to survival.

>

> I spend most of my days developing software to solve

> information-retrieval and data-organization

> problems. For me, mental

> clarity is my bread and butter. I have found that

> to achieve the best

> mental performance I need to:

>

> 1) Get enough sleep (at least 5 1/2 hours at night

> and 1/2 hour nap in

> the late afternoon)

>

> 2) Exercise 1/2 hour per day. I definitely feel

> that exercise

> improves the blood flow to my brain and improves my

> lung function.

>

> 3) Eat the right macronutrient ratios foods. A

> Zone-like diet (30%

> protein, 30% fat, 40% carb) works best for me. At

> least 50% of the

> carbs are complex carbohydrates. With a high-carb

> diet, I feel that I

> am dropping off a cliff mentally as the time for the

> next meal

> approaches.

>

> 4) Avoid drugs, medicines, stimulants, and limit

> alcohol to a small

> glass of wine. Cough suppressants

> (dextromethorphan) make me unable

> to plan and make logical deductions. Alcohol

> actually " hits " my brain

> a few seconds after taking a sip of wine. The

> feeling is like my

> capillaries expand and there is a change of

> pressure. Caffeine gives

> me the shakes and terrible withdrawal symptoms

> later.

>

> 5) Have a good mood. Any recent arguments, pending

> conflicts, or

> other negative emotions prevent focusing the mind.

>

>

> Tony

>

>

>

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm just looking for a way to wake up in the

> > > morning

> > > > > more clear and energized. Clarity of mind

> during

> > > > > meditation rather than lethargy and torpor

> is

> > > very

> > > > > important to the practice.

> > > > >

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi folks:

Well I think I will chime in on this one. I would not classify each

of the items on my list under the title " mental clarity " . I would

term my list as those factors that I have found are necessary to

maintain my productivity. Certainly, mental clarity is one

important aspect of this but not the only one. For example, there

can be times, if I do not adhere to my list, when I believe I am

thinking very clearly yet cannot drum up the motivation to start a

daunting task that I know I will have to do sooner or later. So

mental clarity is not the only issue I find important.

Here is my list, not in any special order. Notes on some of the

items are appended below the list:

1) Do not drink milk.

2) Get eight hours of sleep a night. *2.

3) Meditate, preferably twice a day.

4) When possible, drink weak tea, with lemon, throughout the day.

5) Take 200mcg chromium weekly, in the form of picolinate. *5.

6) Exercise. *6.

*2 Since starting CRON the amount of sleep I need has declined

appreciably. Perhaps these days I only need seven hours, possibly

just six and a half.

*5 This is the only 'supplement' I have ever found to have a

noticeable effect on me in any way.

*6 The effect of exercise is complex. If I haven't exercised for a

couple of months, after starting again I sometimes notice a sizeable

effect on my productivity. But after a few days that effect

disappears. Other times on restarting exercise I notice no effects

at all. So perhaps the best way to express it is to say that

OCCASIONALLY I have noticed beneficial effects on my productivity

from exercise. But I have to emphasize the " occasionally " .

I am eagerly looking for more items to add to this list. So if you

think you have something worth saying on this, please do post. I

have been accumulating the items on this list, one-by-one, over a

period of forty years. It would have been nice to have known these

little details forty years ago!

Just stuff that works for me. I am sure we are all different.

Rodney.

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm just looking for a way to wake up in the

> > > morning

> > > > > more clear and energized. Clarity of mind during

> > > > > meditation rather than lethargy and torpor is

> > > very

> > > > > important to the practice.

> > > > >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi folks:

Well I think I will chime in on this one. I would not classify each

of the items on my list under the title " mental clarity " . I would

term my list as those factors that I have found are necessary to

maintain my productivity. Certainly, mental clarity is one

important aspect of this but not the only one. For example, there

can be times, if I do not adhere to my list, when I believe I am

thinking very clearly yet cannot drum up the motivation to start a

daunting task that I know I will have to do sooner or later. So

mental clarity is not the only issue I find important.

Here is my list, not in any special order. Notes on some of the

items are appended below the list:

1) Do not drink milk.

2) Get eight hours of sleep a night. *2.

3) Meditate, preferably twice a day.

4) When possible, drink weak tea, with lemon, throughout the day.

5) Take 200mcg chromium weekly, in the form of picolinate. *5.

6) Exercise. *6.

*2 Since starting CRON the amount of sleep I need has declined

appreciably. Perhaps these days I only need seven hours, possibly

just six and a half.

*5 This is the only 'supplement' I have ever found to have a

noticeable effect on me in any way.

*6 The effect of exercise is complex. If I haven't exercised for a

couple of months, after starting again I sometimes notice a sizeable

effect on my productivity. But after a few days that effect

disappears. Other times on restarting exercise I notice no effects

at all. So perhaps the best way to express it is to say that

OCCASIONALLY I have noticed beneficial effects on my productivity

from exercise. But I have to emphasize the " occasionally " .

I am eagerly looking for more items to add to this list. So if you

think you have something worth saying on this, please do post. I

have been accumulating the items on this list, one-by-one, over a

period of forty years. It would have been nice to have known these

little details forty years ago!

Just stuff that works for me. I am sure we are all different.

Rodney.

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm just looking for a way to wake up in the

> > > morning

> > > > > more clear and energized. Clarity of mind during

> > > > > meditation rather than lethargy and torpor is

> > > very

> > > > > important to the practice.

> > > > >

>

[Guest guest]

Exercise is certainly the mainstay of my life (beyond CR). I think I'd have a rough time functioning without it. It provides me, ISTM, with energy, vitality, mood elevation, euphoria (at times).

On 10/30/05, Rodney <perspect1111@...> wrote:

Hi folks:Well I think I will chime in on this one. I would not classify eachof the items on my list under the title " mental clarity " . I would

term my list as those factors that I have found are necessary tomaintain my productivity. Certainly, mental clarity is oneimportant aspect of this but not the only one. For example, therecan be times, if I do not adhere to my list, when I believe I am

thinking very clearly yet cannot drum up the motivation to start adaunting task that I know I will have to do sooner or later. Somental clarity is not the only issue I find important.Here is my list, not in any special order. Notes on some of the

items are appended below the list:1) Do not drink milk.2) Get eight hours of sleep a night. *2.3) Meditate, preferably twice a day.4) When possible, drink weak tea, with lemon, throughout the day.

5) Take 200mcg chromium weekly, in the form of picolinate. *5.6) Exercise. *6.*2 Since starting CRON the amount of sleep I need has declinedappreciably. Perhaps these days I only need seven hours, possibly

just six and a half.*5 This is the only 'supplement' I have ever found to have anoticeable effect on me in any way.*6 The effect of exercise is complex. If I haven't exercised for acouple of months, after starting again I sometimes notice a sizeable

effect on my productivity. But after a few days that effectdisappears. Other times on restarting exercise I notice no effectsat all. So perhaps the best way to express it is to say thatOCCASIONALLY I have noticed beneficial effects on my productivity

from exercise. But I have to emphasize the " occasionally " .I am eagerly looking for more items to add to this list. So if youthink you have something worth saying on this, please do post. I

have been accumulating the items on this list, one-by-one, over aperiod of forty years. It would have been nice to have known theselittle details forty years ago!Just stuff that works for me. I am sure we are all different.

Rodney.> > > > >

> > > > > I'm just looking for a way to wake up in the> > > morning> > > > > more clear and energized. Clarity of mind during> > > > > meditation rather than lethargy and torpor is

> > > very> > > > > important to the practice.> > > > >>

[Guest guest]

Exercise is certainly the mainstay of my life (beyond CR). I think I'd have a rough time functioning without it. It provides me, ISTM, with energy, vitality, mood elevation, euphoria (at times).

On 10/30/05, Rodney <perspect1111@...> wrote:

Hi folks:Well I think I will chime in on this one. I would not classify eachof the items on my list under the title " mental clarity " . I would

term my list as those factors that I have found are necessary tomaintain my productivity. Certainly, mental clarity is oneimportant aspect of this but not the only one. For example, therecan be times, if I do not adhere to my list, when I believe I am

thinking very clearly yet cannot drum up the motivation to start adaunting task that I know I will have to do sooner or later. Somental clarity is not the only issue I find important.Here is my list, not in any special order. Notes on some of the

items are appended below the list:1) Do not drink milk.2) Get eight hours of sleep a night. *2.3) Meditate, preferably twice a day.4) When possible, drink weak tea, with lemon, throughout the day.

5) Take 200mcg chromium weekly, in the form of picolinate. *5.6) Exercise. *6.*2 Since starting CRON the amount of sleep I need has declinedappreciably. Perhaps these days I only need seven hours, possibly

just six and a half.*5 This is the only 'supplement' I have ever found to have anoticeable effect on me in any way.*6 The effect of exercise is complex. If I haven't exercised for acouple of months, after starting again I sometimes notice a sizeable

effect on my productivity. But after a few days that effectdisappears. Other times on restarting exercise I notice no effectsat all. So perhaps the best way to express it is to say thatOCCASIONALLY I have noticed beneficial effects on my productivity

from exercise. But I have to emphasize the " occasionally " .I am eagerly looking for more items to add to this list. So if youthink you have something worth saying on this, please do post. I

have been accumulating the items on this list, one-by-one, over aperiod of forty years. It would have been nice to have known theselittle details forty years ago!Just stuff that works for me. I am sure we are all different.

Rodney.> > > > >

> > > > > I'm just looking for a way to wake up in the> > > morning> > > > > more clear and energized. Clarity of mind during> > > > > meditation rather than lethargy and torpor is

> > > very> > > > > important to the practice.> > > > >>

[Guest guest]

Dave,

You say that BREADS make your mind very sluggish.

Have you been tested for allergies? It is possible that you have an

allergy to something in the foods that you eat, e.g., gluten, nuts.

Here is a checklist that may help you.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000004.html

Tony

>

> Yes, I did the Zone diet for about 7 years and had

> great success on it. More and more I am drawn to a

> vegetarian diet for ethical reasons. The Zone is

> difficult to maintain as a vegetarian. I guess part of

> this process is moving toward more nutrient-dense,

> low-caloric foods rather than relying so much on

> breads which makes my mind very sluggish.

>

> Yesterday I ate 1800 calories with no problems and

> woke up more clear this morning. The Longevity Diet

> describes 1800-2000/day as a mild CR diet. That

> doesn't seem too challenging to me. This may be easier

> to maintain than I thought. To me this search for the

> perfect diet is more about quality of life than

> quantity of years. I could die tomorrow. Roy Walford

> certainly died before his time. You never know. My

> goal is just to feel better and wake up feeling clear.

> I don't know that a radical CR approach is for me, but

> I appreciate the intelligent, thought-provoking

> dialogue on this list. It seems to be a good group.

> Thanks!

>

> Dave

>

[Guest guest]

Dave,

You say that BREADS make your mind very sluggish.

Have you been tested for allergies? It is possible that you have an

allergy to something in the foods that you eat, e.g., gluten, nuts.

Here is a checklist that may help you.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000004.html

Tony

>

> Yes, I did the Zone diet for about 7 years and had

> great success on it. More and more I am drawn to a

> vegetarian diet for ethical reasons. The Zone is

> difficult to maintain as a vegetarian. I guess part of

> this process is moving toward more nutrient-dense,

> low-caloric foods rather than relying so much on

> breads which makes my mind very sluggish.

>

> Yesterday I ate 1800 calories with no problems and

> woke up more clear this morning. The Longevity Diet

> describes 1800-2000/day as a mild CR diet. That

> doesn't seem too challenging to me. This may be easier

> to maintain than I thought. To me this search for the

> perfect diet is more about quality of life than

> quantity of years. I could die tomorrow. Roy Walford

> certainly died before his time. You never know. My

> goal is just to feel better and wake up feeling clear.

> I don't know that a radical CR approach is for me, but

> I appreciate the intelligent, thought-provoking

> dialogue on this list. It seems to be a good group.

> Thanks!

>

> Dave

>

[Guest guest]

Been offline and recovering from Hurricane WIlma. Just got power back after 6

days and most of the area is still without power, water and gas. Living simply,

and being prepared really help but they are saying this is the worst hurricane

(and damage) to ever hit Broward County (fort lauderdale).

Anyway...

I have found almost the same as others have mentioned...

For me..

- Sleep is number one. A good 7 hours a nite, (if not 8) and an afternoon nap

of 15-30 minutes really help.

- Exercise. I have found that while all forms of exercise help in some way,

the best benefit I get is from very vigorous aerobic exercise in the AM. I

think it has something to do with the natural endorphins.

- Avoiding stimulants, drugs, alcohol, medicines. While caffeine may give me

the appearance of mental clarity, it is short lived and has its consequences.

Certain antihistamines and allergy medicines also put me in a daze.

- Avoiding certain foods. For me, fat and refined sugars are the worst. High

fat meals seem to put me in a " daze " and refined sugars make me " crash " soon

after.

- Mediation - At least once if not twice a day.

Regards

Jeff

[Guest guest]

Been offline and recovering from Hurricane WIlma. Just got power back after 6

days and most of the area is still without power, water and gas. Living simply,

and being prepared really help but they are saying this is the worst hurricane

(and damage) to ever hit Broward County (fort lauderdale).

Anyway...

I have found almost the same as others have mentioned...

For me..

- Sleep is number one. A good 7 hours a nite, (if not 8) and an afternoon nap

of 15-30 minutes really help.

- Exercise. I have found that while all forms of exercise help in some way,

the best benefit I get is from very vigorous aerobic exercise in the AM. I

think it has something to do with the natural endorphins.

- Avoiding stimulants, drugs, alcohol, medicines. While caffeine may give me

the appearance of mental clarity, it is short lived and has its consequences.

Certain antihistamines and allergy medicines also put me in a daze.

- Avoiding certain foods. For me, fat and refined sugars are the worst. High

fat meals seem to put me in a " daze " and refined sugars make me " crash " soon

after.

- Mediation - At least once if not twice a day.

Regards

Jeff

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I was surprised that there was no mention in these posts regarding music for

mental

clarity and mood.

See the below paper.

Altern Ther Health Med. 1998 Jan;4(1):75-84.

The effects of different types of music on mood, tension, and mental clarity.

McCraty R, Barrios-Choplin B, Atkinson M, Tomasino D.

PMID: 9439023

This study investigated the impact of different types of music on tension, mood,

and

mental clarity. A total of 144 subjects completed a psychological profile before

and

after listening for 15 minutes to four types of music (grunge rock, classical,

New

Age, and designer). With grunge rock music, significant increases were found in

hostility, sadness, tension, and fatigue, and significant reductions were

observed

in caring, relaxation, mental clarity, and vigor. In contrast, after listening

to

the designer music (music designed to have specific effects on the listener),

significant increases in caring, relaxation, mental clarity, and vigor were

measured; significant decreases were found in hostility, fatigue, sadness, and

tension. The results for New Age and classical music were mixed. Feeling shifts

among subjects were observed with all types of music. Designer music was most

effective in increasing positive feelings and decreasing negative feelings.

Results

suggest that designer music may be useful in the treatment of tension, mental

distraction, and negative moods.

Al Pater, PhD; email: old542000@...

__________________________________

- PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I was surprised that there was no mention in these posts regarding music for

mental

clarity and mood.

See the below paper.

Altern Ther Health Med. 1998 Jan;4(1):75-84.

The effects of different types of music on mood, tension, and mental clarity.

McCraty R, Barrios-Choplin B, Atkinson M, Tomasino D.

PMID: 9439023

This study investigated the impact of different types of music on tension, mood,

and

mental clarity. A total of 144 subjects completed a psychological profile before

and

after listening for 15 minutes to four types of music (grunge rock, classical,

New

Age, and designer). With grunge rock music, significant increases were found in

hostility, sadness, tension, and fatigue, and significant reductions were

observed

in caring, relaxation, mental clarity, and vigor. In contrast, after listening

to

the designer music (music designed to have specific effects on the listener),

significant increases in caring, relaxation, mental clarity, and vigor were

measured; significant decreases were found in hostility, fatigue, sadness, and

tension. The results for New Age and classical music were mixed. Feeling shifts

among subjects were observed with all types of music. Designer music was most

effective in increasing positive feelings and decreasing negative feelings.

Results

suggest that designer music may be useful in the treatment of tension, mental

distraction, and negative moods.

Al Pater, PhD; email: old542000@...

__________________________________

- PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.

[Guest guest]

Depends upon the designer, I suppose.

While appropriate music enhances my mood and energy, most of the " designer " music I've sampled tends to make me feel ill after a bit.

On 10/30/05, Al Pater <old542000@...> wrote:

Hi All,I was surprised that there was no mention in these posts regarding music for mentalclarity and mood.

See the below paper.Altern Ther Health Med. 1998 Jan;4(1):75-84.The effects of different types of music on mood, tension, and mental clarity.McCraty R, Barrios-Choplin B, Atkinson M, Tomasino D.

PMID: 9439023This study investigated the impact of different types of music on tension, mood, andmental clarity. A total of 144 subjects completed a psychological profile before andafter listening for 15 minutes to four types of music (grunge rock, classical, New

Age, and designer). With grunge rock music, significant increases were found inhostility, sadness, tension, and fatigue, and significant reductions were observedin caring, relaxation, mental clarity, and vigor. In contrast, after listening to

the designer music (music designed to have specific effects on the listener),significant increases in caring, relaxation, mental clarity, and vigor weremeasured; significant decreases were found in hostility, fatigue, sadness, and

tension. The results for New Age and classical music were mixed. Feeling shiftsamong subjects were observed with all types of music. Designer music was mosteffective in increasing positive feelings and decreasing negative feelings. Results

suggest that designer music may be useful in the treatment of tension, mentaldistraction, and negative moods.Al Pater, PhD; email: old542000@...

__________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005http://mail.

[Guest guest]

Depends upon the designer, I suppose.

While appropriate music enhances my mood and energy, most of the " designer " music I've sampled tends to make me feel ill after a bit.

On 10/30/05, Al Pater <old542000@...> wrote:

Hi All,I was surprised that there was no mention in these posts regarding music for mentalclarity and mood.

See the below paper.Altern Ther Health Med. 1998 Jan;4(1):75-84.The effects of different types of music on mood, tension, and mental clarity.McCraty R, Barrios-Choplin B, Atkinson M, Tomasino D.

PMID: 9439023This study investigated the impact of different types of music on tension, mood, andmental clarity. A total of 144 subjects completed a psychological profile before andafter listening for 15 minutes to four types of music (grunge rock, classical, New

Age, and designer). With grunge rock music, significant increases were found inhostility, sadness, tension, and fatigue, and significant reductions were observedin caring, relaxation, mental clarity, and vigor. In contrast, after listening to

the designer music (music designed to have specific effects on the listener),significant increases in caring, relaxation, mental clarity, and vigor weremeasured; significant decreases were found in hostility, fatigue, sadness, and

tension. The results for New Age and classical music were mixed. Feeling shiftsamong subjects were observed with all types of music. Designer music was mosteffective in increasing positive feelings and decreasing negative feelings. Results

suggest that designer music may be useful in the treatment of tension, mentaldistraction, and negative moods.Al Pater, PhD; email: old542000@...

__________________________________ - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005http://mail.