Better Health Through Spiritual Practices: A Guide To Religious Behaviors And Perspectives That Benefit Mind And Body

Many religious dogmas promote wellness through their practices or stated objectives--for example, focusing on simple living, having compassion for others, vegetarianism, or meditation and mindfulness. This refreshing work provides a review of the world's spiritual perspectives and traditions, and explores how their guiding principles encourage healthy lifestyle choices. An examination of religions from around the world--from Confucianism and Christianity to Islam, Judaism, Shamanism, and Zoroastrianism--reveals how faith beliefs and values influence behavior and inspire healthy living. With contributions from leading international scholars, the chapters include a discussion of Eastern and Western world religions and their practices--such as fasting or refusing medical intervention--that can foster health or potenially create problems. A contemporary analysis of current research findings suggests possible interventions that individuals and health providers may utilize to enhance healthfulness. A final chapter explores the connection between health, illness and agnostic, atheistic, and other nonreligious perspectives.

• | Author: Dean Von Dras, Dean D. Vondras Ph.D.
• | Publisher: Praeger
• | Publication Date: Aug 31, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 400 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/HEALTH & FITNESS
• | ISBN-10: 1440853673
• | ISBN-13: 9781440853678