God, Faith, and Health: Exploring the Spirituality-Healing Connection
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (898 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471355038 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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The book is sensibly organized into three parts: the health benefits of religious involvement and spiritual involvement, and then an examination of how these proven benefits will affect the future of medicine. Jeff Levin first pointed out the link between spiritual faith and healing in Essentials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, his theories were met with skepticism. Levine's pioneering work has even led to a new field of inquiry, one he calls the "epidemiology of religion." What makes Levi
"The main message in this book squares perfectly with many revelations contained in "A course in miracles"" according to Harmonious. I read this book, initially, more than ten years ago but, now, having read also "A course in miracles" in the meantime, I can state confidently that the main message in Dr. Levin's book squares perfectly with the tenets of "A course in miracles". I humbly suggest to Dr. Levin to check out the truths "proposed" in "A cours. OK, not too scientific I was hoping for a more scientific book for researching health and faith. This is OK but goes pretty light on the science. A better book, I think, is called Sprituality, Theology and Psychology (maybe not in that order). It ties the three together nicely.. God and Science on the Same Page This is a great book! It pulls together the unbelievably huge amount of scientific research that shows a strong connection between spiritual practices and beliefs and having better health. Levin also shares personal stories of people who have seen changes -- sometimes big changes -- in their lives and health that are link
Koenig, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, and author of The Healing Power of Faith"Beautifully written and packed with compelling scientific evidence for the spirituality-health connection . Jeff Levin explores the latest compelling evidence of the connection between health and an array of spiritual beliefs and practices, including prayer, attending religious services, meditation, and faith in God. Filled with dramatic personal stories, God, Faith, and Health will alter the way you think about your body and your faith and will show you the path to improving your own health through spiritual practice."Jeff Levin writes with incredible clarity, style, and passion. Levin shows how religion's emphasis on healthy behaviors and supportive relationships influences one's overall health and how the optimism and hopefulness of those who profess faith promote the body's healing responses. Quinn, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Professor, University of Colorado School of Nursing. Drawing on his own and other published studies, Dr. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the religion-health connection, especially those wondering if such a connection exists at all."-Harold G. With the precision of a scientist, the courage of a true pioneer, and the artistry of a storytel