Why Music to Your Ears Is Good for Your Heart: How Music Affects Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
William Shakespeare once contemplated on the importance and influence of music to the human experience and wrote this: “Music can minister to minds diseased, pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow, raze out the written troubles of the brain, and with its sweet oblivious antidote, cleanse the full bosom of all perilous stuff that weighs […]
Be Kind to Your Mind: Positive Self Talk and the Importance of Healthy Self Dialogue
The power of positive self-talk “The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you’ll have with yourself.” — David Goggins The importance of positive self talk has been emphasized by numerous experts, from psychologists to professional athletes, and supported by extensive research. This internal dialogue, which shapes how we perceive ourselves and the world, can […]
Dealing with Anticipatory Grief
Grief is a natural emotional response or coping mechanism for loss. When a loved one dies for example, grief helps us process and manage the heavy emotional toll that comes with it. However, even if the event of losing someone dear to us hasn’t happened yet, the grieving process can already begin. Anticipatory grief refers […]
Hospice’s Emphasis on Spiritual and Emotional Care
Hospice care is an important addition to the healthcare landscape, and it’s not just about providing physical comfort. Hospice care can also provide emotional and spiritual support for patients and their loved ones by helping them make sense of death, grief, and other complex emotions. When a patient is in hospice care, they are expected […]
