Spirituality and Health - A Working Model This is a somewhat creative attempt to capture my ideas on many of the key aspects of the connection between one's faith and their health. I used a mind mapping website to create this. It has limitations, but I'm pretty pleased with the … [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...]
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...]
Obesity and Diabetes – The Lifestyle Choices We Make
Obesity and diabetes levels are still on the rise. That's according to the State of the States Report released this week. According to this Gallup Poll, my state, North Carolina had a nearly 2% increase since last year. Twenty eight percent of North Carolinian's are now … [Read more...]
The Spirituality-Health Connection: An Introduction – Free Wellness Webinar
I'm pleased to announce this free 1-hour webinar, or online seminar, on September 3rd, at 7:00 PM EDT. As of Wed, Sep 2nd, we have over 40 people participating. Hope you'll join us. My intent and heart is to provide an overview of the Spirituality-Health Connection from a … [Read more...]
Spirituality and Health Bibliographies – Medline Indexed
Yesterday I found a great resource for those interested in the spirituality-health link. Visit the University of Pennsylvania Health System's Pastoral Care Department for a listing of articles published on this topic between 1999 and 2008. Here is the link for the most … [Read more...]
