I've started reading a new book, Prescribing Faith - Medicine, Media, and Religion in American Culture by Claire Hoertz Badaracco. Today I read the chapter titled Belief and Wellness: Medical Pluralism and Healing. This chapter is one of the most concise writings I have read … [Read more...]
Spiritual Fitness and Wellness Instruction for Students at a Christian College
I've had a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with students at North Greenville University over the last two weeks. The school, affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, is tucked up against the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains about a short drive south … [Read more...]
Wellness Wednesday – Spiritual and Physical Fitness: Be FITT
Wellness Wednesday Blog Series Today marks the start of brief weekly posts with the title of Wellness Wednesday. Addressing topics of spirit, mind and body health from a Christian faith perspective, my idea will be to reuse some of the material I have already written and also … [Read more...]
Weight Loss: The Spiritual Secrets – A Mind, Body, Spirit Approach
When I learn of information that I think will help others, I'm likely to pass it along more quickly than more slowly. This is one of those times. About 5 years ago I read a book by Dr. Kara Davis, a practicing internal medicine physician, on the secrets to losing weight. It was … [Read more...]
Laughter and Having Fun is Good for Our Health – Weekly Health Scripture – Proverbs 17:22
Laughter really is good medicine. The Bible tells us "There a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance." Ecclesiastes 3:4 Today I read a wonderfully written blog post by Bonnie Gray sharing how she rediscovered fun and laughter amidst the great … [Read more...]
Dr. Christina Pulchaski – The Neurological Benefits of Religious Practices
Dr. Christina Pulchaski, Executive Director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health, is interviewed by Sally Quinn of the Washington Post's On Faith column. Topics addressed in the 5-minute video: Intercessory prayer The power of belief Research … [Read more...]
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