A Buddhist Perspective on Healing Trauma

May 31, 2023 By Beth Rush

Healing from something traumatic doesn’t happen overnight. It can take years even to accept the traumatic event occurred. When people are ready to process and move forward from their trauma, they may turn to religion or philosophy to help them. You’re not alone if you’re curious about delving into Buddhism while healing trauma. What Is Trauma? Trauma is an event of physical or emotional scarring that elicits a response long after the instance has passed. For example, someone could experience... Read more

Zoolatry in Ancient Egypt: Why Some Animals Were Revered Over Others

May 26, 2023 By Beth Rush

Zoolatry has roots in several cultures, but perhaps the most well-known is ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptian animals and their meanings have continued to be prevalent today, even if zoolatry is less common than ever. The reverence of animals has persisted, and nowadays, humans understand animals better than they did in the past. Here’s how zoolatry and ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses may have affected the way people perceived animals back then and today. Summary Statement: Zoolatry in ancient Egypt might... Read more

What Does The Bible Say About Preventive Medicine?

May 26, 2023 By Beth Rush

Trust in God does not mean neglecting the gifts He gives health care providers to prevent and treat illness and injury. Verses throughout the Bible speak about caring for your body, including participating in preventive medicine. What Is Preventive Medicine? Preventive medicine is not the same as the medications and recommendations for treating an illness or injury you currently have. It’s the care you seek to prevent those instances from happening. Many things can count as preventive medicine, including the... Read more

Do Religious Beliefs Impact Attitudes Toward Umbilical Cord Blood Banking?

May 26, 2023 By Beth Rush

With the religious controversy about personhood, abortion and modern medical practices, it’s no surprise that people of faith question stem cell research and collection. However, where do the different religious communities stand on umbilical cord blood banking? How do those views compare to embryonic extraction? Umbilical cord blood provides stem cells collected after a baby is born and therefore is palatable to more world religions. The retrieval and dispersion methods significantly impact believers’ feelings and opinions on cord blood banking. ... Read more

Why Downtime Is so Important to Christianity

May 26, 2023 By Beth Rush

You live in a culture of busyness. Sleepless nights, overtime, spotless homes and full calendars are lauded. Your salary and possessions are the epitome of your success. This is the culture of a fallen world that’s come so far from almighty God’s original design. If you’re struggling to keep up or feeling overwhelmed, anxious and distanced from your savior, you must focus more on God’s rest and Christianity as a lifestyle rather than a Sunday service level of faith. Rest... Read more

Celebrities and Mindfulness: How Hollywood is Embracing Eastern Spirituality

May 19, 2023 By Beth Rush

Whether you flip through a tabloid or log into social media, famous folks have pioneered numerous wellness trends, such as Gwenyth Paltrow’s Goop or Kate Hudson’s partnership with Fabletics athletic attire. There’s also been an influx of spiritual celebrities embracing mindfulness practice. Celebrities’ foray into Eastern traditions and meditation makes sense. Their jobs are often demanding, with extended hours on set or spent on the road touring. As such, they must stay centered in their mind and body. This article... Read more

Psychic Prowess and Autism: How New-Age Beliefs Are Changing Perceptions of ASD

April 25, 2023 By Beth Rush

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodivergent condition that causes you or people around you to have different developmental milestones. In recent years, views on autism from a New-Age perspective are changing how we think of ASD. Conversations around autism and spiritual gifts can help you promote greater acknowledgment and acceptance of the community. Thanks to their greater connection to the sensory input around them, many people believe autistic people are more likely to be psychic. This gift helps them... Read more

Why Veterans Are Turning to Transcendental Meditation for PTSD Relief

April 25, 2023 By Beth Rush

Military members are at a heightened risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — a condition in which you have difficulty coping after witnessing a shocking or terrifying event. For many, PTSD relief is a matter of life or death. There is no time frame on how long PTSD lasts — some cases range from months to years — and those diagnosed with it may experience powerful physical and emotional reactions to triggers. Sometimes, people develop PTSD long after the event... Read more

A Look Into Muslim Physicians’ Views on End-of-Life Care

April 25, 2023 By Beth Rush

Everyone deserves health care that aligns with their foundational beliefs. When someone’s life is nearing its conclusion, they should get end-of-life care that compassionately considers their religion and traditions. Here’s what it means to provide palliative care from an Islamic perspective to better understand what it means to Muslim physicians and patients. What Is End-of-Life Care? Although death can come suddenly in tragic moments, it also arrives slowly for many people. When that happens, they often receive end-of-life care to... Read more

Effects of Prayer On the Body and Mind

April 25, 2023 By Beth Rush

A basketball player closes his eyes on the bench and mumbles a few words before the game. Elsewhere, a woman kneels beside their sick parent lying in a hospital bed and quietly asks for help. Those who follow a religion are likely familiar with praying, believing it can deliver miracles. Researchers have long shown an interest in the effects of prayer, dissecting how it alters one’s physical and mental state. During the coronavirus pandemic, prayer took the forefront of hope... Read more