Event Title
Hindu Text Bhagvad Gita and its Relation to Traditional and Modern Medicine
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Biomedical Sciences
Mentor Information
Sheldon Kopperl, kopperls@gvsu.edu
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Location
Kirkhof Center KC45
Start Date
13-4-2011 12:00 PM
End Date
13-4-2011 1:00 PM
Keywords
Health and Wellness, Health, Illness, and Healing, Religion
Abstract
The objective of this study was to find a relation specifically between health science and religion. Finding a bridge between these two important topics may allow medical professionals to practice with a better understanding of how to approach and treat patients with a strong religious background. In the USA alone about 83% of individuals are affiliated with some form of religion. In this case The Bhagvad Gita a popular Hindu text was the topic of interest. The goal in this study was to observe the beliefs and values discussed in the The Bhagvad Gita and find a relationship with naturopathic and allopathic medicine.
Hindu Text Bhagvad Gita and its Relation to Traditional and Modern Medicine
Kirkhof Center KC45
The objective of this study was to find a relation specifically between health science and religion. Finding a bridge between these two important topics may allow medical professionals to practice with a better understanding of how to approach and treat patients with a strong religious background. In the USA alone about 83% of individuals are affiliated with some form of religion. In this case The Bhagvad Gita a popular Hindu text was the topic of interest. The goal in this study was to observe the beliefs and values discussed in the The Bhagvad Gita and find a relationship with naturopathic and allopathic medicine.