5 Benefits Of Spiritual Health

Mental Health Care

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Studies strongly suggest that people with strong religious and spiritual beliefs:

1.  Have a stronger immune system

2.  Have lower blood pressure

3.  Have less anxiety and depression

4.  Are better able to deal with arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses

5.  Heal faster from surgery

Take Action: Connect with Your Spiritual Self

Ways to discover meaning, purpose, and hope in your life can include:

*  Religion

*  Prayer or connecting to a higher power

*  Music, art, or nature

*  Helping others

*  Meditation

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