PrayersGeorgetown Integrative Health 
Prayers are generally not a part of a typical health care visit-not that you may know of, anyway. You might be surprised to know that even if the 'patient' doesn't know it, your health care provider might actually pray.
There might be prayers for guidance, for patience, and for the patient. And, why not? We know that prayer can enhance healing in a variety of ways. As health care providers we are taught that prayer/religion shouldn't enter our practice-in most circumstances. However, nobody can control what we think and what is in our hearts. I have actually dedicated an entire website (close to 100 pages so far!) about prayer and prayer beads. I invite you to take a look at Pray with Beads for even more valuable information. Faith Meets ScienceThe Healing Power of Faith Put to the TestFaith Meets Science It is a pleasure to read about the growing numbers of respectable scientific research about the benefits of faith and prayer on healing. This research and the anectdotal stories help to make holistic health more and more popular. We know it works AND now science is catching up! In Your Store on this website are many books, DVDs and books on tape (CD) about spirituality, prayer and healing. Larry Dossey, MD and Harold Koenig, MD are two medical doctors who praise the healing benefits of spirituality and prayer. Dr. Dossey discusses the benefits of prayer and spirituality-with or without the particular religious beliefs. Dr. Koenig is a medical doctor who is a specialist in geriatric medicine and in psychiatry. This was of interest to me since I am a family nurse practitioner working in geriatrics. In his book, The Healing Power of Faith, he discusses many wonderful aspects of religion, spirituality and prayer along with the supporting research. He has been involved in much of the research. Click on the link below to read more. I encourage you to take a look at his books if this interests you. Faith Meets Science-Lots of Interesting Stuff Here!
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