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Finding the path to true health

Real health involves far more than the absence of disease. There are other dimensions of health and healing—beyond curing an ailment—that provide comfort, relief, and restoration. Through a blend of current research, how–to guidelines, and personal stories, counselor Mary Farr defines health in its fullest measure: spiritually, physically, and emotionally. This book explores health along the entire continuum—from the crisis of acute, life–threatening disease to the exhausting experience of chronic illness to the potentially debilitating encounters with our work and lifestyle. By redefining health and healing, The Heart of Health provides comfort, sense, and renewal.

Mary Farr (St. Paul, MN) is a writer, teacher, and pastoral counselor of adult and pediatric patients, families of seriously ill children, families who have experienced a death, and nursing and medical staff in crisis. Since 1988, she has served as principal of her own healthcare marketing communications agency, Wordwise. She is also a frequent presenter for conferences and seminars related to health and wholeness.

Product Details

• Published on: 2000-03-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

From the Back Cover
An integrative approach that moves beyond Western medicine to promote health and healing

Embarking on the path to true health requires more than merely staving off illness. So why does today’s Western model of health care neglect the restorative aspects of the human mind and spirit? For many of us who yearn for other dimensions of healing, moving beyond a strictly science–based health care system is the key to achieving a state of whole health. In this inspirational guide, pastoral counselor Mary Farr turns to ancient traditions to show us how to successfully integrate the spiritual, physical, and emotional components of our inner selves to find the essence of true health.

Whether you’re experiencing fatigue from draining encounters at work or in relationships, suffering from an acute, life–threatening disease or a chronic illness, or longing to rejuvenate your sense of well–being, The Heart of Health can help you rethink the way you look at health and healing. Exploring the role of spirituality in medicine, Farr reveals the healing gifts each of us can bring to our lives, and offers an insightful balance of personal vignettes, parables, and down–to–earth guidelines to help you establish the vital sense of well–being that can foster true health. From a conscious mindfulness about the way we live, care for ourselves, and interpret the mysteries surrounding us, The Heart of Health shows how you can forge a path to wellness and gain a deeper understanding of health.

About the Author
MARY I. FARR is a writer, teacher, and pastoral counselor of adult and pediatric patients, families of seriously ill children, families who have experienced a death, and nursing and medical staff in crisis. She also serves as principal of her own health care marketing communications agency, Wordwise. A frequent presenter for conferences and seminars related to health and wholeness, she lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.