In recent years, I have witnessed firsthand the growing movement to fight against the religion in which America was founded. With elements such as the removal of prayer from schools to ban the public display of the Nativity scene, and let's not forget the person who wanted to sue to Congress for mentioning God in the Pledge of Allegiance, it seems that quite a few Americans have developed a sour taste in the concept of a sky god. Of course, my encounters of such behavior are more frequent from now residing in one of the most liberal states in America, however, the truth is that religion seems to be so important as it once was. The key word here is "seems."

In August 2005, Newsweek published a study that took note of 519 million people believe in a higher power. While "LA" is subjective to each individual falls into the pot of many American religions fusion turn to the deity for comfort. Also noteworthy is a recent news item. A church managed its way Drudge celebrity gossip past, victims of war and disastrous weather forecast right smack into the media attention. It seems that religion really still exist because this particular church, Lakewood Church in Houston Texas just became what is called a "mega-church." This title belongs only to some few in the United States, and be worthy of such a label is huge achievement. In this case, with a weekly physical congregation of about 30,000 people and claimed Houston NBA Rockets ancient coliseum as their new home. Also, if the number of parishioners is impressive to you, it is known that the preacher Joel Osteen inspires people across the country over its television ministry Sunday morning, which can be found in competitive timeslots to his service on Sundays local morning and late at night during the week. But what does this mean for the health industry?

In 2005, after a two-year study participants attend a weekly religious service, research indicates that a fan of reality, spiritual experiences over health on average. This reduction in disease includes physical illness and mental disorders like depression. Even more interesting is that the mortality rate is low during time periods measured, with the investigation of a panel that shows a 25% lower rate of death among those attending a religious service weekly.

While once professors of medicine, some skeptics now support the idea that belief in God is associated with health benefits, other researchers excuse the improvement of health as a lifestyle just a lower risk of those who follow the faith. For example, someone trying to be a good Christian can not reduce alcohol consumption. In this case is probably down alcohol that actually decreases the likelihood of disease. Another example might be an attempt by someone to a moral lifestyle based religious beliefs may have a lower participation in casual sexual encounters, thereby reducing the possibility of contracting diseases. Finally, the practice prayer and meditation reduces the incidence of stress. The latter, a well known factor in many heart disease pre-cursor conditions.

While proof of a higher divine being will remain a mystery, every day of our lives, very few professionals agree that the benefits are not proven positives associated with being a believer. Number one, we can not control our lives or around the world, no matter how hard we try. When things go wrong in these cases, What better way to turn the reigns to another source and relieve a moment or two of inner turmoil and distress. Number two, it is likely that most people attending the church really want and strive to be good people, no matter what their human tendencies can default service post. And finally, if and when we do get that set heavenly white pearly gates, we must walk the path of faith and without delay to gain entry to our well-deserved round golden ticket.

About the Author:

Sherri Dodd has chosen a lifestyle of fitness since taking up racquetball at age fourteen. Always aspiring to teach others the benefits of exercise and eating right, she transformed her lifestyle into a career shortly after becoming an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and an ACE-certified Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant.

Since that time, she has trained individually, at a prestigious swim and racquet club and has developed departmental fitness programs for one of Silicon Valley’s most respected corporations. Combining the joy of becoming a full-time mother with her fitness goals, Sherri kept notes of her physical recovery from two pregnancies and decided to expand the notes into her first published book, Mom Looks Great. After a few years online, Mom Looks Great was re-edited and made into an ebook.

EXCITING! Most recently, Sherri was recruited as Head Coach and spokesperson to Slimvia, a new and innovative approach to food cravings through the use of natural supplementation. Sherri is also a Kickboxing Instructor, Self-Defense Instructor, and a freelance writer on the subjects of exercise, nutrition and the lighter side of motherhood.

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