Searchers Follow Ancient Traditions
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Searchers Embrace Ancient Traditions
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In recent years, 36% of Americans aged 18 and over have adopted some form of complementary or alternative medicine to address health issues. These practices include acupuncture, herbal remedies, stress-relieving meditation, and botanical products. Not traditionally part of conventional medicine, these therapies highlight a growing interest in alternative approaches. A survey by the Centers for Disease Control and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports that when prayer for health is included, the figure rises to 62%. This intersection of traditional and alternative medicine reflects a blend of spiritual and scientific healing from various cultural backgrounds.
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Over the past year, 36% of Americans aged 18 and over have embraced various forms of complementary and alternative medicine for health concerns. These therapies span acupuncture, herbal treatments, meditation, and botanical products. Not yet considered conventional, these practices emphasize a shift towards ancient healing traditions.
A study involving 31,000 Americans by the Centers for Disease Control and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health, revealed that the inclusion of prayer for health reasons increases this number to 62%. Such statistics highlight how many Americans are integrating alternative methods with mainstream medicine.
The relationship between conventional medicine and alternative practices remains in its early stages. As modern healthcare begins to recognize spiritual aspects, ancient healing traditions are also revisiting their roots. The following snapshots illustrate how researchers and practitioners are inspired by Greek healers, Eastern mysticism, and Christian monastic traditions.
Dr. Sat Bir S. Khalsa, a sleep disorders expert, grew up in an American Catholic family. His interest in altered states of awareness and higher consciousness led him to yoga, becoming a Sikh, and studying physiology, neuroscience, and sleep. Now teaching at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Khalsa notes, "We're just beginning to explore this realm. We’re only at the edge, peering in."
For others like Longo, exploring these traditions is a personal journey. Reflecting on the Rule of Benedict in the context of a healthy lifestyle, Longo found a balance in work and prayer. This exploration prompted deeper research, which he believes nourished his soul.
Donald Moss, former president of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, addressed the merging of ancient and modern practices in his 2002 speech. A clinical psychologist and psychophysiologist at Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco, Moss stated, "Though theological concepts might divide us, spiritual traditions bring us closer. While divinity may be debated, introspection unites us, connecting a Christian with a Buddhist."
By focusing on spirituality and the possibility of healing, we transcend theological divides. These insights into the unity of faith offer more than current ecumenical or interfaith discussions have imagined, fostering a deeper understanding across global religions.
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