Our reactions to the trials and stressors of our life are a key determinant of our emotional and physical health. It's not the events or the relationship issues that have a detrimental impact on our health, it's our interpretation and perception of them. In most days of our … [Read more...]
Stressed? Taking Antidepressants or Trusting in God? Proverbs 3:5-6
An article in today's Wall Street Journal - Antidepressant Use Rises - reports that the use of antidepressants is significantly on the rise. The article cites a study published in the journal of Health Affairs, authored by Mark Olfson, a professor of clinical psychiatry at … [Read more...]
Forgiveness, Healing and Health – Colossians 3:13 – Faith and Health Devotional
This morning's Charlotte Observer has an article titled "The Ability to Forgive ay Help You Heal.” The subtitle for the article is 'Holding onto a Grudge is Bad for the Immune System, Author Says'. The writer of the article, Jane Glenn Haas, interviewed Reverend Michael Berry, … [Read more...]
Chocolate, Depression and Faith – Weekly Devotional – Psalm 63:5
An article published this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine reports that chocolate and depression go hand in hand. According to a study, people who feel depressed eat about 55 % more chocolate than their non-depressed peers. The more depressed they feel, the more … [Read more...]
Stress and Emotional Eating
Why Are You Eating? "Eating can be triggered by a multitude of factors other than hunger. If you were to analyze the intricate chemistry of the human body, it is apparent how stressful situations set off a cascade of hormones that can result in an unexpected calorie binge. … [Read more...]
Key Links in the Spirituality and Health Connection
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...]
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