Feature: Spotlight on Spirituality and Health

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

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• Medical Screenings: Saying "No" Can Be a Boon to Health

  Increased alternative medicine use and a growing awareness of over-diagnoses are changing the face of health care.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on May 14, 2012

• Think Twice Before Giving Your Child a Disease as a Birthday Present

  Does a line of toys for children show an unhealthy preoccupation with disease?

  Opinion by Bill Scott — on May 04, 2012

• Is Health Affected by Worry and Regret?

  Focusing on the positive instead of worrying gives health benefits.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on May 03, 2012

• An Investment Paying High Dividends

  Expressing gratitude can make us healthier.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Apr 24, 2012

• Proof in the Prayer

  Is prayer a valid option in the healthcare arena?

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Apr 20, 2012

• WHO Suggests Modern Medicine Must Change

  The Antimicrobial Resistance crisis leads the World Health Organization to state that modern medicine as we know it may be coming to an end.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Apr 09, 2012

• Great Expectations

  Placebos and the expectation effect.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Mar 28, 2012

• Does the Bible Serve Up the Healthiest Nutrition Advice?

  A few relevant points regarding today’s discussions on eating and health, found in the Bible.

  Opinion by Bill Scott — on Mar 27, 2012

• Are Attitudes and Health Linked?

  Angry thoughts may lead to an unhealthy heart - and happiness allows for better health!

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Mar 22, 2012

• Author Anne Lamott comments on marriage and spiritual food in the April issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

  Letting children know they are deeply loved and cherished are some of the most healthful nutriments parents can provide.

  Opinion by Bill Scott — on Mar 14, 2012

• It Started Out With Good Intentions, But…

  Conversations, even within the family, can raise uncomfortable points – as in the case of health care decision-making.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Mar 10, 2012

• Genetics & The Mind-Body Connection

  Dr. David Agus calls hope “one of the greatest weapons to fight disease.” Are there other thought-based weapons as well?

  Opinion by Eric Nelson — on Mar 10, 2012

• An Alternative to Too Many Meds

  Everyone knows that taking too many meds can be risky. But is there any alternative?

  Opinion by Eric Nelson — on Feb 24, 2012

• How Illusive Is Health?

  Spirituality and prayer - at the core of health.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Feb 22, 2012

• My Nominee for 2012's Person of the Year: The Health Care Reformer

  It may only be February, but I’m ready to submit my nomination for 2012’s Person of the Year.

  Opinion by Eric Nelson — on Feb 16, 2012

• Thought Is a Powerful Force

  A person's environment is important for health, but so is the thought of that person.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Feb 09, 2012

• Doing the Right Thing Can Be Healthy

  Health-giving characteristics: satisfaction, gratitude, honesty, trust, and more.

  Opinion by Don Ingwerson — on Feb 02, 2012

• For Sufferer’s of Morgellons Disease, What Next?

  For sufferers of Morgellons Disease, the recent CDC report that there is no such disease comes as a shock.

  Opinion by Bill Scott — on Feb 01, 2012

• Medical Breakthroughs... From The Trash?

  Sometimes medical breakthroughs turn up in the most unlikely places… even the discard pile!

  Opinion by Eric Nelson — on Feb 01, 2012

• The Source and Potential of Consciousness

  Where does consciousness come from? And where is it leading us? According to this blogger, quite possibly to better health!

  Opinion by Eric Nelson — on Jan 20, 2012