Another article appearing in the Wall Street Journal this week is worth passing along. The author, Ron Winslow, writes that "Broken Heart Syndrome is typically triggered by acute emotion or physical trauma that releases a surge of adrenaline that overwhelms the heart. The effect … [Read more...]
The Religion and Health Link
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...]
Stress & Suicide – What the Army is Doing
“Honestly, what's happened here is our Army is under stress,” says Lt. General Rick Lynch, Commander of Fort Hood. "So anything you can do to reduce stress is going to help prevent suicides. That is my fundamental theme.” These were recent comments made by the general as he … [Read more...]
God – A Source of Strength During Tough Times – Weekly Health Scripture Devotional – Eph. 6:10
People are looking for strength in their lives today as much as any time in the recent past. I see this played out in the number of times that people have landed on my site with searches for strength using search engines. Take a look at the graphics below which summarize … [Read more...]
Stress Management – Taking Jesus’ Yoke – Matthew 11:28-30
One daily devotional I use is In Touch Magazine, written by Charles Stanley. The verse for today's devotional is Matthew 11:28-30, a verse I almost refer to when I speak on the topic of faith, stress and health. Because Stanley does such a wonderful job of addressing these … [Read more...]
Fly Fishing and Faith: It’s About Connection
Last week I was in Casper, Wyoming helping a friend conduct fitness standards testing for the city's Police Department. I'd driven through Wyoming before but never spent any time in the state. It so happens that this area is home to some of the best trout fishing in the … [Read more...]
