For centuries, drum therapy has
helped individuals and groups get healthy. November is International Drum Month
and the perfect time for you to embrace this beneficial health tool.
Reduce Stress
When you experience chronic stress, you also experience muscle tension, stomach
ulcers and other physical health challenges. You deserve a better life. Pick up
your drum and reduce stress in just a few minutes. Then, practice drum therapy
regularly as part of a stress-free lifestyle.
Lower Anxiety
Panic attacks and anxious thoughts can cripple you. Combat these emotions with
drum therapy. It distracts and relaxes you as your anxiety flows through your
arms and hands into your instrument.
Manage Pain
Follow your doctor's advice about pain management, and ask him or her about
adding drum therapy, too. It releases endorphins, your body's natural
painkillers. Drums won't cure the source of your pain, but they will help you
feel better.
Improve Mood
Whether you're angry, sad or lonely, drum therapy turns your mood around. Pound
on a drum at home or in a public space and you'll feel better emotionally.
Increase Immunity
In addition to mental health benefits, drum therapy increases your body's
immunity. Along with regular hand washing, use drums to avoid illness this
winter.
Build Friendships
Good friends improve your attitude, reduce loneliness, inspire you to greatness
and add fun to your life. Connect with others in a drum circle, and build your
network of positive friends.
Express Yourself
When you have trouble sharing your deepest thoughts and feelings, pull out your
drum. Start playing a rhythm that feels right to you. Mix soft, loud, quick and
slow beats as you personalize your playing. There's no right or wrong way as
you use this form of self-expression to release your inner voice.
Whether you use a spatula and pan from the kitchen or set up a professional
drum set in the garage, add drum therapy to your medical treatment plan during
International Drum Month. It provides numerous health benefits that partner with
your doctor's advice and medication to help you stay healthy.