Physical Well-Being as an Antinomy to Spiritual Healing in The Life of Queen Jelena by Archbishop Danilo

2021 ◽  
pp. 104-114
Author(s):  
Snežana J. Milojević
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being

scholarly journals Iceland as a therapeutic landscape: white wilderness spaces for well-being

GeoJournal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaelan Brooke ◽  
Allison Williams
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Glacial Ice ◽  
Therapeutic Landscapes ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Therapeutic Landscape

AbstractTherapeutic landscapes are reputed to have a lasting repute for realizing healing. Traditional therapeutic landscapes have recognized natural environments as often sought after places for well-being. Such places promote wellness via their close encounter with nature, facilitating relaxation and restoration, and enhancing a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The physical environment of Iceland is explored through a case study approach, primarily employing data from the field notebooks of post-secondary students travelling in Iceland, as well as the authors’ ethnographic field experience in Iceland. Iceland is examined using both a traditional understanding of therapeutic landscapes, as well as the contemporary understanding of the coloured landscape. In addition to the colour white, reflected in the glacial ice, moving water, and geo-thermal steams, black and various other colours in combination are discussed.

Toxic Theology as a Contributing Factor in Complicated Mourning

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 196-204
Author(s):  
Terri Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being

As an educator and spiritual caregiver to the bereaved, I offer supportive companionship and spiritual healing tools for the grief journey. In this capacity, I have encountered certain theological mindsets that can disrupt psychological well-being, and in some cases lead to complicated mourning, depression and even illness. This paper explores these “toxic theologies” and their relationship to complicated mourning, while offering alternative perspectives and cosmologies that may be helpful in supporting grievers who face spiritual challenges.

scholarly journals Perceived Outcomes of Spiritual Healing: Results from a Prospective Case Series

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Teut ◽  
Florian Besch ◽  
Claudia M. Witt ◽  
Barbara Stöckigt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Outcomes

Background: The aims of this pilot study were to observe perceived outcomes of spiritual healing in Germany. Patients and Methods: In this prospective case study, we performed qualitative interviews with clients and healers about perceived outcomes of spiritual healing treatments. A directed qualitative content analysis was used. In addition, we applied questionnaires (WHOQOL-BREF, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Sense of Coherence 13, SpREUK-15, intensity of complaints on visual analogue scale) at baseline and after week 1, month 2 and month 6 which were analysed descriptively. Results: Seven healers and 7 clients participated, 42 interviews were analysed. In the interviews, the clients described positive body sensations, greater relaxation and well-being as short-term effects of healing treatments. Perceived longer-term effects were related to making significant life changes, creating new meanings, activating resources and improving social relationships. Patients in pain described a reduction of pain intensity. In the questionnaires, the clients reported improvements in quality of life and self-efficacy, to a smaller extent improvements of intensity of complaints and sense of coherence. Conclusion: The results from this pilot study could be useful to choose outcomes of future prospective studies with a larger sample: qualitative assessments combined with global and broad quantitative outcomes such as quality of life, self-efficacy and intensity of complaints could be applied.

scholarly journals The influence of traditional Iranian and Chinese medicine on western and islamic countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian ◽  
Wenli Sun ◽  
Qi Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Food Systems ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Chinese Herbs ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Religious Text

Traditional Chinese and Iranian medicine are ancient medical and health care systems that still forms an important part of diagnosis and treatment systems in Iran, China and other parts of the world. The integration of these two systems and modern biomedicine is also an important issue. Iranian and Chinese traditional medicines recommended for health promotion and well-being. Chinese herbal drugs have been described by medieval Muslim medical scholars such as Tabari, Rhazes, Haly Abbas, Avicenna and Jurjani (1137 CE). Traditional Chinese and Iranian medicine play an important role in sustainable agriculture and food systems, it also offers a holistic approach to prevent diseases while making appropriate use of organic and herbal products especially growth by small-scale family farmers. Both Iranian and Chinese traditional medicines may help to balance temperature, and both can be health prevention and preservation. Traditional healing practices consist of Islamic religious text based practices, Islamic worship practices and folk healing practices, Islamic religious text based practices are included spiritual healing, medicinal herbs, applied therapy and dietary prescriptions. At present, herbal medications or related products in the global market are derived from Chinese herbs, Indian herbs, Iranian herbs, Arabic herbs, and Western herbs. Herbal remedies may also be classified into three categories, namely, modern herbs, theoretical herbs, and empirical herbs, in accordance with their nature/characteristics and the nature of current usage. Traditional Chinese Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2019, 5(2): 94-99

A Holistic Approach to Mental and Physical Well-Being

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Shilpa Jasubhai
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Major Goal ◽  
Behavioural Health ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Indian Physician

A major goal of mankind since ages has been to seek liberation from suffering, both physical and mental. Ancient Indian physician and scholar Charaka emphasized positive mental health when he articulated that the task of medicine is not simply to strive for absence of disease but to enable an individual to learn about and lead ideal life. Recent trends in the field of psychology have major developments in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The methods used to heal patients both physically and psychologically are increasingly holistic in their approaches. Research suggests that holistic techniques used to reduce stress, anxiety and depression are being utilized by patients and clients more and more and subsequently replacing what used to be the authority of pharmaceutical remedies. According to a study done by the Samueli Institute in Alexandria, Virginia, the United States has shown a marked increase in the use of methods such as hypnosis, yoga, relaxation exercise, acupressure, affirmations, reiki, meditation, spiritual healing and energy healing. Taking a holistic approach to healing means consider all realms of existence, not just the physical body. The objective of present article is to create an awareness of the benefits of holistic approach and achieving dramatic changes in physical, emotional and behavioural health.

scholarly journals A Missing Link: Nutritional Healing in Recovery

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Emmy L Henley
Keyword(s):  
Physical State ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Missing Link ◽  
Recovery Programs ◽  
The Many ◽  
Recovery Program

The journey of students in a Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) begins with early recovery and continues towards a well-developed mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical state. Much emphasis is placed on mental, emotional, and spiritual healing through traditional recovery programs. Though all of these aspects are vital to flourishing in recovery, nourishing the physical state is often overlooked. The “missing link” within CRPs, the role of nutrition, can significantly impact physical well-being in recovery and a student’s reconnection with their body. Delivering information to CRP staff and students on the many aspects impacted from nutritional deficiencies and imbalances (neurobiological, gastrointestinal, emotional, mental), particularly in early recovery, will provide a means to evaluate  inclusion of nutritional and physical health emphasis at their CRP.  Appropriate implementation, not only knowledge, of resources to support this “missing link” is also crucial  in a student’s journey to flourishing in recovery.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Patients From the Gulf Region Seen in the International Practice of a Tertiary Care Medical Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 216495612110101
Author(s):  
Esayas B Kebede ◽  
Judy Tan ◽  
Salma Iftikhar ◽  
Haitham S. Abu Lebdeh ◽  
Murali K Duggirala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
International Health ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Gulf Region ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background Patients from various countries may have unique patterns of using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and unique reasons for using it. Objective Our objective was to assess the use of CAM among patients from the Gulf region attending the Executive and International Health Program of the Department of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Methods This cross-sectional survey was administered to all patients who were from the Gulf region and were undergoing outpatient evaluation in the Executive and International Health Program. After their initial medical evaluation by a physician, the patients were invited to anonymously complete the modified International Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire. Results The survey was completed by 69 patients (41 women, 27 men; mean age, 45.4 years). The most frequently seen providers for CAM treatments were physicians (71.0% of patients), spiritual healers (29.0%), and chiropractors (20.3%). CAM treatments most frequently received from a physician were massage therapy (51.0%), hijama (38.8%), spiritual healing (24.5%), and acupuncture or herbs (16.3%). The most frequently used dietary supplements were ginger (42.0%), bee products (30.4%), and garlic (27.5%). The most common self-help therapies were prayers for health (68.1%), meditation (15.9%), and relaxation techniques (11.6%). CAM therapy, including visits to CAM providers, was used by 92.8% of patients. CAM was mainly used to improve well-being and long-term health conditions rather than for acute illnesses. Conclusion The use of CAM was high among our patients from the Gulf region, and the CAM therapies used by this population differed from the ones used by US patients. Physicians providing care to patients from the Gulf region should be aware of how the use of CAM may affect the care needs of these patients.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis Study of Snozelen Therapy and Five Senses Theraphy as an Alternative Therapy Using Multisensory Stimulation Factors: Focusing on Intervention Research on Snozelen Therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 487-498
Author(s):  
Seongeun Oh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Holistic Treatment ◽  
Five Senses

Modern people inherently carry stress, psychological anxiety, and lack of communication. Therapy is a resource that can relieve stress and psychological anxiety for easing such tension. This is one of the reasons why modern people desperately need therapy. During the "healing" process through therapy, people experience an improvement in defense against diseases and natural healing, which leads to holistic treatment that integrates physical, psychological, social, and spiritual healing. Therapy has been widely used in five senses therapy that stimulates multiple sensations However, in addition to the five senses, Snoezelen therapy that includes dynamic sensations has recently emerged. Snozelen therapy can be applied as an interventional method for relaxation, stress prevention and management in the field of psychological health, as well as being more widely used as part of a variety of sensory stimulation therapies for people with physical problems.oThere are now numerous therapy pouring out for well-being and improved quality of life, but comparative research for perception, importance, and understanding of therapy has been insufficient, making it difficult to select the therapy that suits oneself. Therefore, we hope that the comparative analysis of Snoezelen therapy and five senses therapy in this study will serve as an opportunity to elevate the quality of life with the enhanced understanding and perception of therapy and more effective therapy treatment.

Spiritual Healing, Sick Kids and the Law: Inequities in the American Healthcare System

2003 ◽  
Vol 29 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 269-299
Author(s):  
Janna C. Merrick
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Divine Love ◽  
Religious Minority ◽  
Human Need ◽  
East End ◽  
The Church

Main Street in Sarasota, Florida. A high-tech medical arts building rises from the east end, the county's historic three-story courthouse is two blocks to the west and sandwiched in between is the First Church of Christ, Scientist. A verse inscribed on the wall behind the pulpit of the church reads: “Divine Love Always Has Met and Always Will Meet Every Human Need.” This is the church where William and Christine Hermanson worshipped. It is just a few steps away from the courthouse where they were convicted of child abuse and third-degree murder for failing to provide conventional medical care for their seven-year-old daughter.This Article is about the intersection of “divine love” and “the best interests of the child.” It is about a pluralistic society where the dominant culture reveres medical science, but where a religious minority shuns and perhaps fears that same medical science. It is also about the struggle among different religious interests to define the legal rights of the citizenry.

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