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Value Added Life

A guest post written by Stormy Becker Falso, Committee on Publication for Georgia “I mind my own business and I don’t eat junk food.” It seems like good, practical advice, especially when the source is someone who has just turned 116. The Guinness Book of World Records has certified a Georgia woman, Besse Cooper, as the world’s oldest person. Cooper
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When the Doctor Calls, Do They Ask If You Pray?

A guest post written by Ingrid Peschke, a Christian Science practitioner and a legislative advocate for spiritual healing in Massachusetts. You can also read this post on my weekly syndicated blog, “Health Conscious” at MetroWest Daily News. Patient-centered care is the buzzword in the healthcare industry. More people today are online, asking questions, finding their own path to treatment and
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Talking With Others About Health

by Don Ingwerson People are discussing health everywhere – in the grocery store checkout lines, at friendly gatherings, on the news, and through advertising. Christian Scientists have a different perspective on health and joining the conversations around you can raise thought and give a cup of cold water to someone who is searching for health! The information in this blog
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Prayer in a Mercedes

A guest post written by Cynthia P. Barnett, a media spokesperson and legislative contact for Christian Science in North Carolina, shares her thoughts on the power of prayer. It’s a little word, really. One that often gets overlooked in the drama of an exciting story as it’s told or recorded. The word is a soft one to say; it’s a
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Are Missourians singing their way to health and well-being?

The Missouri legislature is discussing a bill (HCR 33) designed to document that music therapy offers health benefits. I became interested when I noted that Dr. Clint McCann used as an example, “when the Psalms are sung, chanted, or read the resulting effect opens the heart to receive what the singer, cantor, or reader most needs – reducing stress, regaining
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Reducing Stress The Military Way?

  A guest post written by Keith Wommack, Columnist / Christian Science practitioner & teacher / Legislative advocate for spiritual healing Marine Lance Corporal Carlos Lozano drops from a helicopter during a simulated raid, confronts mock Afghan villagers, and is rocked by loud explosions. Then, obeying orders, he sits silently and stares at his boots. The Marine isn’t happy about
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Compassion to What End?

A guest post written by John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon I’ve noticed an increase in the number of people on street corners asking for money the last several years. I have to admit that sometimes cynicism nags at me in response to the plea scribbled on a piece of cardboard in their hand. “Anything will
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A Paradigm Shift in Health and Healing

by Don Ingwerson In the latest vlog from The Mother Church, Eric Bashor asks whether integrative medicine is ready for “prime time” and shares information about integrative medicine written by Dr. Andrew Weil and published on CNN. Dr. Weil quotes extensively from the healthcare documentary, Escape Fire, in his article. Featured article © GLOW IMAGES Models used for illustrative purposes.

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Lives Lived: Jerry

Meet Jerry. He suffered from pain from an injury earlier in his life. One day he decided to ask a Christian Science practitioner to treat it with prayer. Not only did the pain dissipate immediately, which was permanent, but as a side effect he was also healed of alcoholism. Feature photo © GLOW IMAGES

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More Health…Less Healthcare

A guest post written by Robert Clark, media spokesperson and legislative advocate for Christian Science in Florida As you can tell by my blog site’s title, I believe in simplicity. I think it’s healthy. Simple is good and I’m always glad to find myself in good company. This past Saturday’s New York Times had a great article, “Living With Less. A
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