Women2Women - Spring 2017 - 27

ASK THE DOCTOR

In our "always on," "always connected" world
of on-demand everything, it can be easy to
spend your entire day consuming information.
Take a minute to ignore all of the incoming
signals and create moments of wellness, and
experience the healing power of the arts.
The lesson learned for me was that everyone benefits from an
environment filled with art and a wellness oriented environment
creates positive energy and plausible results.
Community organizations, schools, and businesses across the
nation, as well as my peers, see the value in incorporating arts into
our culture. They choose to maintain the investments because the
content helps their organizations, their students, or their employees
develop their observation, communication, and maintain essential
skills for daily living. Everyone is partnering with organizations to
provide arts programming as well as health promotion experiences
in community settings. Architects and designers are creating settings
that are not only beautiful, but also built upon a foundation of
evidence that solidifies that the arts provide the most positive
outcomes for patients, families, and staff.
From the beginning of recorded history, the arts have been central
to the human experience. Looking beyond the 21st century when
our expansion of knowledge outpaces our ability to understand
and utilize it, we are beginning to pay attention to our basic human
needs for wellness, community, art, and music and harness their
amazingly healthy powers. This is the heart of the arts.
The process of making art - whether that be coloring, singing,
dancing, or anything in between - is good for you. The sound of
a simple tune can generate stimuli to the brain, and create physical
and mental benefits. The reality is you are expressing your feelings;
you are communicating emotion in a simple, yet tangible way, and
sharing a piece of you with your colleagues.

Early detection of glaucoma is
key to preserving your sight.
Left untreated, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of
blindness and the leading cause of preventable blindness.
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye's
optic nerve. And because there are virtually no symptoms,
many people who have glaucoma don't even know it.
Vision loss begins with peripheral or side vision then
progresses towards the center. Fortunately, glaucoma
usually responds well to treatment, including medications,
the latest minimally invasive techniques and advanced laser
treatments. But early detection is key to preserving your sight.
That's why regular eye exams are so important. Don't take
chances with glaucoma. Make your appointment today.

Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania is the leading ophthalmology
practice in the region, with experienced specialists in glaucoma,
cataract, cornea, retina, LASIK, pediatrics and more. And all our
glaucoma specialists- Dr. Mehul Nagarsheth, Dr. Abhishek Nemani
and Dr. Justin Shaw-are Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained and
respected throughout the medical community. That's experience
you can trust. When it's glaucoma, don't take chances. Insist on Eye
Consultants of Pennsylvania. Learn more at EyeConsultantsOfPA.com.

Call 610-378-1344 for an appointment.

Our glaucoma specialists:
Abhishek K. Nemani, MD
Mehul H. Nagarsheth, MD
Justin M. Shaw, MD

The Glaucoma Eye Center

I love the smell of fresh paint, or a new box of crayons. I can't
wait to turn up the radio in my car and sing our loud when no
one else is along for the ride. Take time to engage your employees,
your peers, your friends, your children, your spouse, anyone who
will listen to stop, look, listen, and experience the arts.
In our "always on," "always connected" world of on-demand
everything, it can be easy to spend your entire day consuming
information. Take a minute to ignore all of the incoming signals
and create moments of wellness, and experience the healing power
of the arts; anything you do can be a work of art and make a
substantial difference in your life and our community. Engage in
the arts, but also support the arts for the overall future wellness
of the communities in which we live and serve. n

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