Self-help is big business. And if self-help is empowering people, then it’s also common sense that health professionals are prescribing more than conventional medicine to their patients being treated for various psychological problems. On one level, self-help could be something like surrounding ourselves with things that lift our thoughts – photos of family and friends, art, flowers, etcetera. Things that
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Published in News Local publications Medical mysteries that require massive amounts of money for research are dampening people’s patience, faith, and hope. World Alzheimer’s Day and Dementia Awareness Week knock at the door of thought regarding such mysteries.
“The oldest example of the contextual use of music for healing may be the depiction of harp-playing priests and musicians in frescos from 4000 BCE. During this era, a Codex haburami (hallelujah to the healer), was performed as sonorous reimbursement for medicinal services rendered. … Religious overtones in musical expression continued to hold importance into the Middle Ages, when the necessity
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It’s been a busy time for my office, talking to the public and the media about spirituality in healthcare. Every now and then the question of whether prayer works or not arises in the media. This causes vigorous debate in the community, as it should! You’d expect genuine cases of healing, through prayer alone, to go viral on all news world-wide.
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It is often devastating for us, and our loved ones, to hear that there is no hope for a health condition. For some it’s a death sentence. However we cannot overlook the accounts of people who feel there must be something more, and they don’t give up. There are amazing testimonies of overcoming terminal illnesses – if you look for
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“I’d like to see you take up singing”, said the doctor to the patient suffering from Parkinson’s disease, as he signed off the prescription saying just that. “I encourage you to take the time to be kind to others, and by writing a gratitude list each morning”, said the doctor to the patient suffering from a condition of irritation, as
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As a kid, I remember giggling at my parents complaining about butter being better for one’s health the one day, and margarine the next. Times don’t change! (With due respect to all the health pros trying to keep us well.) My guest, Kay Stroud, writes about current findings, and takes note of scientific research pointing to spiritual qualities as health-promoting. Thanks, Kay! Monday’s Courier-Mail ran a story
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We all know how it feels to be optimistic – it feels good! Even better, is when we understand where it comes from, and why. My guest post is by Kay Stroud, media and legislatures Spokesperson for Christian Science in QLD, Australia. Thanks, Kay! What a lift I received from Jane Fynes-Clinton’s piece in the Courier-Mail last week, “Bright Side
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Nurses are very special to the community. As a child I had the privilege of feeling the tender care from a Christian Science nurse. My guest expands on these topics: Kay Stroud, media and legislatures Spokesperson for Christian Science in Queensland, Australia. Happening right now in Brisbane is the two-day Passionate about Practice Conference, the only one of its kind in
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meditation: quiet thought that helps you relax or that is intended as a spiritual or religious exercise; thought that takes all your attention for a long time. Thought, consideration, deliberation, contemplation, reflection, rumination. prayer: act or practice of speaking with God; strong hope or wish for something. Entreaty, appeal, plea, request, desire, hope, wish. Ever since man could think, various
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