Event Title
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Power of Prayer
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Biomedical Sciences
Mentor Information
Sheldon Kopperl, kopperls@gvsu.edu
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 49
Start Date
13-4-2011 11:00 AM
End Date
13-4-2011 12:00 PM
Keywords
Health, Illness, and Healing, Religion
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is described as "a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices and products that are not presently considered part of conventional medicine" (Galantino & Geigle, 2009, p.225). The top two forms of alternative medicine used are prayer for oneself and prayer for another. Numerous documented cases have concluded that prayer is a powerful tool for both the mind and spirit in the process of healing. Praying provides a sense of peace and restoration for one's body. Spirituality and prayer have both been associated with the healing processes of the body. Taking faith a step further than prayer, this paper also addresses how attending church has been linked to healthier individuals. There is still much research that can be performed on the healing power of prayer.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Power of Prayer
Henry Hall Atrium 49
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is described as "a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices and products that are not presently considered part of conventional medicine" (Galantino & Geigle, 2009, p.225). The top two forms of alternative medicine used are prayer for oneself and prayer for another. Numerous documented cases have concluded that prayer is a powerful tool for both the mind and spirit in the process of healing. Praying provides a sense of peace and restoration for one's body. Spirituality and prayer have both been associated with the healing processes of the body. Taking faith a step further than prayer, this paper also addresses how attending church has been linked to healthier individuals. There is still much research that can be performed on the healing power of prayer.