| Pets not only provide us with companionship by | | | | medication after having watched fish. In general, |
| making us feel accepted secure and happy, but they | | | | watching fish swim to and fro lowers the stress of |
| act as an anchor that helps us cope with the | | | | waiting to be examined by any doctor. |
| stresses of everyday life. | | | | Aquarium effects in seniors |
| You might never think about it, but did you know | | | | Seniors who were provided with an aquarium filled |
| that having a fish tank can actually make you | | | | with fish had significant blood pressure reduction. In |
| healthier? If you suffer from stress, high blood | | | | 1999, a study showed that displaying tanks of |
| pressure, insomnia or if your nerves are on edge, | | | | brightly colored fish curtailed disruptive behaviors of |
| keeping an aquarium may be good therapy for you. | | | | Alzheimer patients. They also ate more, and required |
| Lowered blood pressure is one way to measure the | | | | fewer supplements after an aquarium was placed in |
| reduction in stress. Many ailments are associated with | | | | the dining room. |
| high stress in our daily lives, including heart attacks, | | | | Aquarium effects in kids |
| sleep disorders and ulcers. When we watch fish | | | | Have you heard of dolphins helping children with |
| swimming, we are hypnotized by their peaceful and | | | | different emotional disorders? Well, some studies also |
| serene nature. For a few moments, they create a | | | | showed that watching fish in an aquarium calmed |
| calming effect in our hectic lives. | | | | children diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity |
| Researchers have made comparisons of the effects | | | | disorder, ADHD. |
| of hypnosis vs. watching an aquarium and the result | | | | Virtually any aquarium, from large to small, will have a |
| has been that having some kind of aquarium | | | | benefit. A large aquarium is wonderful, but if space is |
| definitely reduced blood pressure. Even watching a | | | | limited, a mini-aquarium will do the trick. |
| video of fish can have therapeutic effects. | | | | So, besides their obvious beauty (when they are well |
| Who can benefit | | | | take care of) aquarium tanks can improve your life in |
| Have you ever wondered why many dental or | | | | many other ways. So get ready. When you come |
| medical offices have fish tanks in their waiting | | | | home from work, or when you finally put the kids to |
| rooms? Dental patients who were subjected to | | | | bed... prop your feet up and watch your fish swim |
| hypnosis vs. an aquarium experienced the same or | | | | serenely through your aquarium, watch the plants or |
| greater benefit from the aquarium. Other studies | | | | the coral swaying rhythmically... relax and enjoy. |
| have shown that dental patients required less pain | | | | |