{"product_id":"better-health-through-spiritual-practices-a-guide-to-religious-behaviors-and-perspectives-that-benefit-mind-and-body-hardcover","title":"Better Health through Spiritual Practices: A Guide to Religious Behaviors and Perspectives that Benefit Mind and Body - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDean Vondras\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth examination of religious practices around the world and the fascinating science behind how they make us healthier.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany religious and spiritual beliefs promote wellness through their practices or stated objectives--for example, focusing on simple living, having compassion for others, vegetarianism, or meditation and mindfulness. This refreshing work provides a review of the world's spiritual perspectives and traditions, and explores how their guiding principles encourage healthy lifestyle choices. An examination of religious and nonreligious perspectives from around the world--from atheism, Confucianism, and Christianity to Islam, Judaism, Shamanism, and Zoroastrianism--reveals how faith beliefs and values influence behavior and inspire healthy living. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith contributions from leading international scholars, the chapters include a discussion of Eastern and Western world religions and their practices--such as fasting or the avoidance of alcohol and tobacco--and how they may foster healthfulness. A contemporary analysis of current research findings suggests possible interventions that individuals and health providers may utilize to enhance healthfulness. A final chapter explores the connection between health, illness, and religious and nonreligious perspectives.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDean D. VonDras\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is professor of human development and psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, where he teaches courses in adult development and aging and spirituality and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.4 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51808401260832,"sku":"9781440853678","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/64e7f5da042dbe7dca945302c9c908bf.webp?v=1780950745","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/better-health-through-spiritual-practices-a-guide-to-religious-behaviors-and-perspectives-that-benefit-mind-and-body-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}