It's not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.
Bernie SiegelRead
I use music in the operating room to help create a healing environment for patients and staff. There is a reason that certain heart rates are healthy and certain beats of music heal and relax us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music can create a healing environment that benefits both patients and medical staff.
In this quote, Bernie Siegel emphasizes the therapeutic role of music in healthcare settings, suggesting that certain rhythms and beats can positively influence heart rates and promote relaxation and healing. He highlights the connection between music and well-being, advocating for its use in environments where healing is paramount.
Themes
MusicHealingHealthPatientsEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a presentation on alternative therapies in medicine.
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