I “borrowed” this article from the American Chiropractic Association’s website. I thought I would share with you, maybe you know someone who could use this information.
Music therapy can also elevate mood and positively affect the immune system in cancer patients and reduce fatigue and improve self-acceptance in people with multiple sclerosis. To help people deal with stressful medical procedures, music can help reduce anxiety before surgery. When played during surgery, it can decrease the patient’s post-operative pain. Aiding recovery, a dose of calming music may lower anxiety, pain, and the need for painkillers.
No matter what stress-relief methods you choose, make it a habit to use them—especially if you feel too stressed out to do it. As someone once said, the time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.
Nick Savatgy says
The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few.
But with some practical tips like this, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Thanks for this information.
Justin Swanson says
The holidays can be stressful for many reasons, from choosing gifts for everyone on your list to looming college application deadlines to spending time with family member you may or may not get along with. And if you struggle with body image issues, the holidays can be a uniquely stressful time of year. Between the abundance of sweet treats, decadent meals, and articles about avoiding holiday weight gain, festivities that should be joyful can become a major source of seasonal anxiety.