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.

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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.