What Does The Bible Say About Preventive Medicine?

Last updated on: May 26, 2023 at 11:32 am By Beth Rush

Trust in God does not mean neglecting the gifts He gives health care providers to prevent and treat illness and injury. Verses throughout the Bible speak about caring for your body, including participating in preventive medicine. What Is Preventive Medicine? Preventive medicine is not the same as the medications and recommendations for treating an illness or injury you currently have. It’s the care you seek to prevent those instances from happening. Many things can count as preventive medicine, including the... Read more

Do Religious Beliefs Impact Attitudes Toward Umbilical Cord Blood Banking?

Last updated on: May 26, 2023 at 11:20 am By Beth Rush

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With the religious controversy about personhood, abortion and modern medical practices, it’s no surprise that people of faith question stem cell research and collection. However, where do the different religious communities stand on umbilical cord blood banking? How do those views compare to embryonic extraction? Umbilical cord blood provides stem cells collected after a baby is born and therefore is palatable to more world religions. The retrieval and dispersion methods significantly impact believers’ feelings and opinions on cord blood banking. ... Read more

Why Downtime Is so Important to Christianity

Last updated on: May 26, 2023 at 11:04 am By Beth Rush

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You live in a culture of busyness. Sleepless nights, overtime, spotless homes and full calendars are lauded. Your salary and possessions are the epitome of your success. This is the culture of a fallen world that’s come so far from almighty God’s original design. If you’re struggling to keep up or feeling overwhelmed, anxious and distanced from your savior, you must focus more on God’s rest and Christianity as a lifestyle rather than a Sunday service level of faith. Rest... Read more

Celebrities and Mindfulness: How Hollywood is Embracing Eastern Spirituality

Last updated on: May 19, 2023 at 12:10 pm By Beth Rush

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Whether you flip through a tabloid or log into social media, famous folks have pioneered numerous wellness trends, such as Gwenyth Paltrow’s Goop or Kate Hudson’s partnership with Fabletics athletic attire. There’s also been an influx of spiritual celebrities embracing mindfulness practice. Celebrities’ foray into Eastern traditions and meditation makes sense. Their jobs are often demanding, with extended hours on set or spent on the road touring. As such, they must stay centered in their mind and body. This article... Read more

Psychic Prowess and Autism: How New-Age Beliefs Are Changing Perceptions of ASD

Last updated on: April 25, 2023 at 2:45 pm By Beth Rush

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodivergent condition that causes you or people around you to have different developmental milestones. In recent years, views on autism from a New-Age perspective are changing how we think of ASD. Conversations around autism and spiritual gifts can help you promote greater acknowledgment and acceptance of the community. Thanks to their greater connection to the sensory input around them, many people believe autistic people are more likely to be psychic. This gift helps them... Read more

Why Veterans Are Turning to Transcendental Meditation for PTSD Relief

Last updated on: April 25, 2023 at 2:18 pm By Beth Rush

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Military members are at a heightened risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — a condition in which you have difficulty coping after witnessing a shocking or terrifying event. For many, PTSD relief is a matter of life or death. There is no time frame on how long PTSD lasts — some cases range from months to years — and those diagnosed with it may experience powerful physical and emotional reactions to triggers. Sometimes, people develop PTSD long after the event... Read more

A Look Into Muslim Physicians’ Views on End-of-Life Care

Last updated on: April 25, 2023 at 2:02 pm By Beth Rush

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Everyone deserves health care that aligns with their foundational beliefs. When someone’s life is nearing its conclusion, they should get end-of-life care that compassionately considers their religion and traditions. Here’s what it means to provide palliative care from an Islamic perspective to better understand what it means to Muslim physicians and patients. What Is End-of-Life Care? Although death can come suddenly in tragic moments, it also arrives slowly for many people. When that happens, they often receive end-of-life care to... Read more

Effects of Prayer On the Body and Mind

Last updated on: April 26, 2023 at 6:27 am By Beth Rush

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A basketball player closes his eyes on the bench and mumbles a few words before the game. Elsewhere, a woman kneels beside their sick parent lying in a hospital bed and quietly asks for help. Those who follow a religion are likely familiar with praying, believing it can deliver miracles. Researchers have long shown an interest in the effects of prayer, dissecting how it alters one’s physical and mental state. During the coronavirus pandemic, prayer took the forefront of hope... Read more

Lessons From the Sun: A Closer Look at the Book of Jonah

Last updated on: April 25, 2023 at 1:30 pm By Beth Rush

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The Book of Jonah is one of the shortest and one of the most famous chapters in the Bible. It tells the story of a prophet named Jonah who tries to run away from his God-given duties and finds himself trapped in the belly of a whale. However, the second half of the story doesn’t get nearly as much attention. There are many important lessons from the Book of Jonah, including about the sun. Here’s a quick run through Jonah’s... Read more

Water Symbolism in the Bible and Why It Matters Today

Last updated on: March 21, 2023 at 11:56 am By Beth Rush

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It’s impossible to be a person of faith and not notice water symbolism in the Bible, worship songs and sermons. What does it mean, and why is it so important? Deepen your faith and understand scripture more comprehensively by learning more about water symbolism. It stands for numerous lessons anyone can take to heart and even affects the world today by changing how people view its functionality in God’s plan for the world. Why Water Symbolism Matters Today You might... Read more