In the early part of the twentieth century, President Joseph F. Smith observed that the fruits of the Latter-day Saint religion “are flavored with some sweets of heaven, and they impart health and life to the soul.” Some eighty years later, President Ezra Taft Benson stated that “to be truly fit, truly equal to the demands of life requires much more than bodily strength. It involves the mind and the training of the mind, the emotions and their use and control. Yes, and it involves the soul and the spiritual growth, too.”
These prophets of God understood a great truth of life-that total health is the product of an intricate and intimate connection between mind, body, and spirit. To be truly healthy is to value and nurture each of these important ingredients of the human soul.
Using their extensive training and research in the arenas of physical, mental, and spiritual health, the authors of To Your Health have created an indispensable handbook for enjoying a vigorous, healthy lifestyle. Weaving together the many facets of well-being within a gospel framework, and using insightful statements from Church leaders as well as experts in secular fields, they make a compelling case for the mind-body-spirit connection. They write in an easy, informative style about many of today’s most pressing concerns, including:
• The Mind and Immunity
• The Disease-Resistant Personality
• The Healing Power of Faith
• Relationships and Health
• Grief and Loneliness
• Serving Others
• The Impact of Stress and Anger
• Depression
• Humor and Laughter
• The Healing Power of Spirituality, Forgiveness, and Prayer
…and much, much more.
Yes, the gospel can help us live longer, happier lives. Knowing how to use its power is the key…and you’ll find it within these pages!
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