"A series of studies from around the world has shown that if you believe something could make you ill, it might well do just that. Simply reading the side-effects on a bottle of tablets raises your risk of experiencing them. And, taken to its extreme, patients who believe they will not survive surgery, are more likely to die on the operating table."

"A man was made to believe that he occupied abedwhere a cholerapatienthad died.Immediatelythe symptoms of this disease appeared,and the man died.The fact was, that he had not caughtthe cholera by material contact, because no cholerapatienthad been in thatbed.

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." (Philippians 4:8)

1. Many are finding that prayer-moments improve them mentally and physically. Therefore, take time to connect with the divine and with those who can support you with spiritual care.Your friends and relatives may already know this. Ask them. It's been reported that 88% of Americans pray; 82% believe in the healing power of prayer; and 79% say praying speeds recovery.


2. A better understanding of God has been found to help people experience better health. Therefore, preparing yourself by learning more about the divine could be considered a wise activity.


3. Daily, take the medicines of honesty, humility, love, and forgiveness. Studies show that these spiritual attributes make and keep you healthy. Each can alleviate stress, which benefits mind and body.


4. Those utilizing prayer as a first choice avoid unnecessary and expensive tests, and dodge the harmful effects of medical overdiagnosis and overtreatment.Consistent quiet moments of spiritual introspection can keep mind and body approximating a divine, healthy standard.


5. The Bible is well stocked with spiritual truths capable of healing mind and body. Not only do these truths improve health when used in spiritual treatments, they have been shown to give relief from the tremendous financial burden imposed by other forms of care.


6. As you experience improvements and cures through prayer, you will recognize the importance of having a health plan that covers spiritual benefits.The Scriptures describe how Jesus consistently and, as some say, scientifically, effected cures with divine power. And many feel that today’s mental and physical improvements show the present reliable tendencies of spiritual care.


7. The link between mind and body, -- what you believe and your physical well-being, is documented.Spirituality improves bodily conditions because the essential nature of being is thought. And prayer with divine power behind it changes thought as nothing else can. Therefore, cultivate a deeper spiritual sense of things.


8. The needs of your mind or body should never be neglected. Dependable help should always be sought. And those utilizing spiritual care should find it helpful to keep a list of those who can support them with prayer.

• In 2012, researchers at Cornell University noted that if you practiced shared mealtimes, “Your child may be 35% less likely to engage in disordered eating, 24% more likely to eat healthier foods and 12% less likely to be overweight.”

• Twelve years ago in a study of sixth graders, researchers at Cornell’s Medical College noticed a link between those who had family meals and lower rates of delinquency and aggression.

• Researchers at The National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found that the more children dine with their parents, the less likely they were to drink, smoke, and use drugs.