3/15/2007
Medical care often involves instruments that poke and prod. So it should come as no surprise that music instruments can help you with your healing. Music therapy is making a big impact and more doctors are encouraging it with their patients. Music has been known to relieve stress, reduce pain, ease depression, alleviate nausea and improve sleep. Some doctors are even using music in neonatal units. New research shows that music increases the sucking rate of premature babies, enabling them to increase their weight.
It’s estimated that one in three Americans has high blood pressure. But about a third of us don’t know it. If you’re concerned about your risk, get your blood pressure taken by a professional who can also answer any questions you may have. St. John’s Health Connection at Northpark Mall offers FREE blood pressures every Wednesday. For more info, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
