People who have a strong social network feel less pain and anxiety before having surgery than their more isolated peers, according to a new study in VA patients. This translates to less pain and anxiety after the operation, less use of pain medication, and fewer days spent in … [Read more...]
Prayer as Medicine – How Much Have We Learned?
Many people use prayer, and some studies have shown a positive association between prayer and improved health outcomes. The article I've added as a pdf file under The Research page here explores four possible mechanisms by which prayer may lead to improved health. It's taken … [Read more...]
Running and Praying
"When you go for a prayerful run, you can pray as if you are talking to someone right next to you. The words are important, but you don't have to make up your own prayer extemporaneously......" read more about running & praying and the book Running - The Sacred Art: Preparing … [Read more...]
How Might You Exercise Your Heart?
The Methodist church across the street has this message in their board outside. "A Resolution for 2008 - Exercise Your Heart" What does this mean to you? Let's make a list here. I'll start. Forgive someone. … [Read more...]
Spiritual Empowerment for Healthy Living – Weekly Health Devotional – Ephesians 3:16-21 &
We all need a certain capability to behave in ways that promote good health. The question is, do we do it in our own strength or do we tap into the strength from the almighty God? In today's verses, the author Paul provides a prayer for us to understand and receive special … [Read more...]
The Bible and Stress Management – Weekly Health Scripture – Psalm 119:143
The Bible has much wisdom regarding stress and how to manage it. "As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands" is from the New Living Translation of Psalm 119:143. The New International Version says "Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your … [Read more...]
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