Thanks to its ability to soothe patients, the sound of the harp and its vibrations have brought a “miraculous” effect in surgery. This legendary instrument also reduces heart rate and blood pressure, effectively preventing heart disease.
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Patients listening to the harp feel calmer and experience less pain. |
American scientists have discovered that the harp’s vibration amplitude has a strong impact on the central nervous system, causing patients to “forget” their pain and require less anesthesia. Several private hospitals and nursing centers in the UK have invited harpists to participate in surgeries and treatments for patients.
“The harp is a kind of medicine. It works entirely differently than other instruments,” states Bethan Hughes, a harpist who has been playing since she was 10 years old. “The sound changes brain waves, reduces heart rate, and increases blood oxygen levels. Just after 10 minutes of listening to the music, a patient’s blood pressure can change.”
Dr. Abraham Kocheril, the lead researcher at Carle Heart Center (USA), also believes: “The harp seems to affect the part of the brain that regulates heart activity. It helps patients relax effectively.” In the near future, some hospitals in the U.S. may incorporate the harp into chemotherapy and radiation therapy to help reduce the need for unnecessary pain medication.
Mỹ Linh (according to Telegraph)
