{"product_id":"better-health-through-spiritual-practices-dean-vondras-9781440853678","title":"Better Health Through Spiritual Practices: A Guide to Religious Behaviors and Perspectives That Benefit Mind and Body","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dean D. Vondras Ph D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440853673\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440853678\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.20w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2018","brand":"Dean D. Vondras Ph D.","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43935029919999,"sku":"9781440853678","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_b42c26ae-43e5-4dcd-abe4-b2cecf23034c.jpg?v=1681417444","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/better-health-through-spiritual-practices-dean-vondras-9781440853678","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}