Introduction: Spirituality and Health

In this clip (Pt. 1 of 8): The relationship between spirituality, health, and research is changing. A near-movement has developed around the idea that spirituality is good for people's health, although controversies exist in this area. History can be a helpful tool.
This clip is part of a lecture by Anne Harrington, PhD, professor for the history of medicine, Harvard University, on "Is Spirituality Good for Your Health? Historical Reflections on an Emerging Research Enterprise." In it, she addresses 4 major claims made about the spirituality-health connection. This lecture, given at NIH in 2005, is part of NCCAM's Online Continuing Education Series. Free CME/CEU credit is available to health professionals (see nccam.nih.gov/training/videole....

[@anitatomar8058]

Very good video ..our youth should watch it

[@Astronomater]

would rather be less healthy and live in reality than believe in sky daddy's unbounded love for only the gullible.

[@ciara8998]

I'm sorry you feel that way. But, just know some people care about your well-being- even if they don't know you. I wish you health and happiness ❤

[@sarahsunyata]

Maybe there is spirituality without a sky daddy 🤷