Over the years I have heard so many things about how your faith/religion can improve your health. I am not a big religion person, so I thought I would ask if anyone thinks this is true. Can what you believe in spiritually affect the way you feel?

    

sure.. different strokes for different folks.. am not terribly religious myself.. but am a buddhist and chanting and meditating really help me feel peaceful and happy, which inturn have a positive impact on my health.. so, i guess, having some sort of a faith does help..

I think that religion can affect health. I know that every religion, from Catholicism to Islam, teaches about the importance of taking care of one's body. In my religion, we learn that our bodies are a gift from God, and that we must cherish it and take care of it.

I know that one religion, called Seventh Day Adventists, really believe in the importance of exercise, good hygiene, and good nutrition. It's essential to their faith, and Seventh Day Adventists have one of the highest longevity rates of all the people in the world.

I think religion has a great part in your health. It keeps your mindset in the right direction and helps you think what is best for you. I know attending church regularly helps me stay a positive person and helps me become aware of my health!