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Drums and Stress Relief

Drumming For Stress Relief At School, Work And Home * Written by Caitlin McGuire for  https://www.x8drums.com/ A study led in 2005 published in the Medical Science Monitor proves that drumming can change a person's response to stress on a genomic level. When given a choice between stressful behaviour, leisurely activity and musical practice, it was determined that people who practice music in their spare time have genetic reversals to their stresses. Following this logic, drumming is a healthy way to relax in more ways than one. The harder you play, the more aerobic your practicing becomes. Drumming can help lessen stress while burning calories. Beating on a drum engages the right side of your brain, taking pressure off of an overtaxed left-brain. After a day of hard work, drums allow you to relax, giving yourself time to reboot before the next day's labor. Hand drumming is easy no matter what your experience level. One person begins as the drum leader, which encourages others ...