Feature: Spotlight on Spirituality and Health

The intersection of spirituality and health from a Christian Scientist perspective.

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• Hope and Health – a Good Partnership

  In the quest for health, hope may be a key factor.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on May 13, 2013

• Finding Your Way Up and Out of Stress

  Recognizing the causes of fear and stress, and how to address them in thought, is important in improving health.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on May 06, 2013

• Health Care: Taking Control and Opting In

  Individuals "opting in" for medical care rather than medical care being the default, is simple, realistic, and cost effective.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Apr 12, 2013

• Prayer and the Placebo

  The effectiveness of prayer leads many to view it as more than a placebo.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Apr 08, 2013

• Restoring the Heart to Healthcare

  I am excited to see more on mindfulness and spirituality being included in medical and healthcare curricula.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Apr 01, 2013

• When Compassion Hurts

  Finding a way to uplift thought when compassionate feelings hurt.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Mar 25, 2013

• The Health Pushup

  Mindful breaks throughout the day are the new pushup to combat stress.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Mar 14, 2013

• Remembering Koop

  Former US surgeon general C. Everett Koop is remembered as a pioneer in many areas of health - including combining faith and practice.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Mar 05, 2013

• Mending a Broken Heart

  Cultivating gratitude and positive emotions prevents stressful situations that could create heartbreak.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Feb 26, 2013

• Maintaining Health Through Mandatory Insurance – A Fuzzy Picture

  Mandated health insurance policies should provide benefits to cover the services that individuals use to support their health.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Feb 16, 2013

• Rethinking Health Care

  US Health care ranked at 29th of 187 countries? Looking for ways to improve the present medical system by taking control of personal health.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Feb 01, 2013

• Health Consciousness: Working Together

  Changing the approach to health and healing by including a new concept of oneness among the individual and his relationship with those in his world.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Jan 30, 2013

• Health Goals: Developing an Awareness of Alternatives

  An awareness (consciousness) on the part of the public is developing about the importance of a different type of health care.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Jan 14, 2013

• Spirituality, Money, Happiness, and Health

  Cultivating happiness has a positive impact on finances, spirituality, and health.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Jan 08, 2013

• The Human Body: The Next Digital Revolution

  Health apps: what's next? More health professionals are advocating complementary and alternative medicine, including prayer.

  Opinion by Peter Van Vleck — on Dec 14, 2012

• Holiday Stress? Stick to the Plan and Enjoy Better Health

  Don't let stress overwhelm you over the holiday season!

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Dec 11, 2012

• The Brain: Is it the Source of Health?

  Is there value in looking for the source of consciousness outside biomedical and body-based research?

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Dec 04, 2012

• Patients Making Medical Decisions

  There's been a lot of research bearing on the trend toward more patient-led health care. Here are some of the highlights.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Nov 02, 2012

• Will Escape Fire Help Change Health Care?

  Can this movie give us the incentive to think differently about health care?

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Oct 26, 2012

• Pioneers for Health

  Being unafraid to step outside of the status quo when it comes to health care choices - that's being a pioneer for health.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Oct 11, 2012