Wednesday, August 17, 2005

30 Minutes of Classical Music or 10 mg of Valium?

If a recent study is correct, Mozart can calm you down as well as Valium. A Baltimore St. Agnes HealthCare cardiologist found that for his cardic patients, listening to classical music produced the same calming effects as a 10 mg dose of Valium. Taking into consideration the cost and potentially dangerous side effects of Valium, wouldn't you first want to give Bach, Beethoven or Chopin a try before heading for the drugs to reduce your stress?

I used to have classical music playing in the background when the kids were younger. I can tell you from personal experience that it truly does calm the wild beast!

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