Here’s a GUEST POST by Rich Evans, a colleague of mine in Arizona, about integrative medicine and a growing shift towards spiritual well being. Rich grew up in Michigan – in St. Joe – and spent summers working in Leelanau. He is currently the spokesperson for Christian Science in the state of Arizona – a state
“Your mind can cut your chances of catching a cold by 40 to 50 percent.” Really? Yes – according to a recent ABC News report by Susan Ince entitled, “15 Ways To Prevent Colds and Flu” which lists meditation along with other methods of prevention such as exercise, getting enough sleep, and frequently washing one’s hands. Here’s
Highlighting the “care” in Health Care, this month two articles delved into the role of compassion, caring, and empathy – in short, love – in health care. (1) Forget the Placebo Effect: It’s the ‘Care Effect’ That Matters by Nathanael Johnson on Wired.com Jan. 18th. Excerpts: …the “care effect” — the idea that the opportunity
How does one measure the transcendent beauty of music, poetry, and paintings? Last month Richard Gunderman, MD, PhD, Vice-chair of the Radiology Department at Indiana University, wrote a very thoughtful piece in The Atlantic entitled, “Sensing God and the Limits of Neuroscience”, At issue: are the details of life-altering religious experiences associated with neurologic abnormalities? When one says
Negative suggestions can influence health adversely and spirituality can help lessen their impact. Hear how in this short video by Eric Bashor in the Christian Science Press Room as he presents the main ideas from a piece in the Houston Chronicle by Keith Wommack. If you can’t play the video below, you can view it by clicking here.
“Fear of the flu generally causes us to overreact; we are better off with perspective and information rather than hype and hysteria.” This is from an article entitled, “Have no, unreasonable, fear of the flu” by Dr. Marc Siegel¹ on FoxNews.com Monday. Seigel doesn’t advocate being reckless or unwise, but intelligently points out how fear sometimes
The curious case of one Mr. Wright, suffering from advanced lymphosarcoma, who gets better and then worse and then better and then dies, reveals how what we think matters for our health. Mr. Wright was a patient of psychologist Bruno Klopfer in 1957, had large tumors, and was expected to die from the disease. Mr. Wright
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GO FISH anyone?
New research suggests that playing cards may help preserve mental health.
A 12/13/2012 PRWEB article republished by the San Francisco Chronicle (SFGATE.com) states, “The Project for Natural Health Choices Inc. encourages playing cards and board games as these may actually contribute to a healthier brain according to new research conducted by Rush University Medical Center and the Illinois Institute of Technology. The research results, presented on November 25, 2012 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, suggest that playing cards and board games can help fight brain aging.”
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The recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut pulls at the heartstrings of all of us. We long to know that everyone involved will soon find some measure of comfort and peace.
As we search for answers to why the tragedy unfolded in the first place and to how to help children who are suffering trauma recover, many have offered helpful ideas. One idea struck me as not only of benefit in dealing with trauma but also useful for preventing the illnesses that can accompany stress and emotional duress.
In a recent opinion piece¹ in Heritage-Media West newspapers, Smita Nagpal, a licensed psychologist and licensed professional counselor, advised, “Limit exposure to TV images and news coverage. The graphic images and repetitive scenes can be disturbing for children.” “Talk honestly about the incident, without graphic detail…”
Do you sometimes feel like a slave to disease? Or to its treatment? Or know someone who does? How do chapped lips, Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Kalamazoo, Michigan, and a case of poison ivy shed light on needed emancipation? Abraham Lincoln made only one visit to Michigan – to Kalamazoo in 1856. Why did he