Obamacare has been largely upheld by the Supreme Court. The impact on corporations, the health care industry and individuals will be widespread. As the dust settles over the next several weeks, the affects will be more clear. One thing is certain. There will be an even greater … [Read more...]
Are You Using Prescription Medication to Cope With Life?
The illicit use of prescription painkiller drugs is dramatically rising.That's what a recent study shows. Between 2002 and 2010, there was a 74.6% overall increase in the number of individuals taking prescription painkillers chronically for non-medical purposes, according to … [Read more...]
Study: Attending Religious Services Linked to Better Health – Is There More to it Than That?
The Canadian National Post carried an article - Attending Religious Services Linked to Better Health - earlier this week about a study that was conducted in Canada. The authors of the research say that is the first of its kind in Canada to link heart-related health and religious … [Read more...]
Your God. Your Beliefs. Your Behavior. Your Health. Romans 5:8
Your beliefs and attitudes will affect your thinking patterns. Your thinking patterns will affect your behaviors in a big way. Repeated behaviors become habits that will impact on your health. I recently tweeted this out on Twitter: Beliefs > Attitudes > Thinking … [Read more...]
The Weight of Our Nation – Film Series
Many of you will be interested in a film series that highlights the work of a recent initiative that I blogged about last week - Obesity Prevention: How NOT to Solve the Weight of Our Nation - titled The Weight of the Nation. As you review the films and written material I urge … [Read more...]
Obesity Prevention – How NOT to Solve the Weight of Our Nation
One out of every three children in America are overweight or obese. Two out of every three adults are overweight or obese. Today, the Institute of Medicine released a report that recommends, in their opinion, comprehensive strategies for addressing the nation’s continuing … [Read more...]
Religion, Spirituality and Health: Are They Related and What Does it Mean? Video
I want to share a video of Religion, Spirituality and Health: Are They Related and What Does it Mean?, a lecture by Harold Koenig, MD. In this video, that is 1 hour and 20 minutes in length, Dr. Koenig does a wonderful job addressing this issue. Dr Koenig is the Director for … [Read more...]
Research Project – A Volunteer Needed
Thought I'd throw this out here. In conjunction with the Faith and Health Ambassador initiative, we are hoping to do some 'soft' research in regards to health behavior change and health status. Ambassadors will be equipped to conduct a 10-week health education initiative in … [Read more...]
Does the Blood of Jesus Motivate You 2 Care 4 Your Body?
How does the blood of Jesus relate to the care of your body and health? Jesus paid a high price for our lives and for our freedom from sin. As Christians, we're especially sensitive to this during Easter Week as we're reminded of what he went through in the hours before he … [Read more...]
Forgiveness, Hope and Healing Conference
Thought I'd pass along information about this upcoming conference to you. The 2012 conference, Forgiveness, Hope, Healing: Building an Effective Cancer Ministry, is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21 in Philadelphia, PA. The organizer of the conference is the Release … [Read more...]
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