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Proofs that faith will help you heal
A handful of studies for the soul
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Longer Life
A study of 21,000 people in the United States from 1987 to 1995 found a seven year difference in life expectancy between those who never attend religious services and those who attended more than once a week
Overall health
In a research conducted by epidemiologist Jeff Levin, author of God, Faith and Health, older adults who considered themselves religious had fewer health problems and functioned better than their secular peers.
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Better Recovery
One study found that spiritual healing has significant impact on heart-surgery patients. A study in 1995 by Dartmouth Medical study found that patients comforted by their faith have three times the chance of being alive six months after open-heart surgery than patients who found no comfort in religion.
Less Heart Problems
In a 1997 study in India, Hindus who prayed regularly were 70% less likely to have coronary heart disease.
Lower Pressure
In a 1989 study involving 400 Caucasian men in Evans county, Georgia, Duke researchers found a significant protective effect against high blood pressure among those who considered religion very important and who attended church regularly.
Mental Well Being
Attendance at the house of worship is related to the rates of depression and anxiety, reported a 1999 Duke University study of nearly 4,000 older adults.
Stress reduction
Humans under psychological stress experienced higher blood pressure and breathing rates, strain the body and lower the immunity, says Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School. He found that prayer, meditation, tai chi and yoga can all provoke healthful state.
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The Power of Your Emotion
Positive attitudes and ability to handle emotions have been shown to strengthen our ability to fight disease.
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Faith and Healing
Medical community are slowly embracing the fact that faith can do wonders.
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Laughter -really is the best medicine!
Laughing may be important to maintain a healthy endothelium, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
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What does faith has to do with healing
Religious faith not only promotes overall good health, but also aids in the recovery from serious illness
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Love and healing
In Yale University, a study of 194 heart attacks patients found that patients who claimed to have emotional support were 3 times more likely to be alive 6 months after the attack than the one without it.
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Proofs that faith can heal
In a 1997 study in India, Hindus who prayed regularly were 70% less likely to have coronary heart disease.
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