{"id":2253,"date":"2021-12-19T01:51:30","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T01:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=2253"},"modified":"2021-12-17T17:39:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T17:39:48","slug":"religion-and-spirituality-medicine-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2021\/12\/religion-and-spirituality-medicine-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Religion and Spirituality Belong in Healthcare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/12\/religion-and-medicine-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/12\/religion-and-medicine-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/12\/religion-and-medicine-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/12\/religion-and-medicine-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/12\/religion-and-medicine-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/12\/religion-and-medicine-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/12\/religion-and-medicine.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">Did you ever consider that your religious and\/or spiritual beliefs, or lack of them, could be impacting your health?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">It\u2019s an infrequent topic covered in wellness and medical blogs or articles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">Perhaps this is because we have learned that religion and spirituality are a \u201chot topic to avoid\u201d if one wants a peaceful discourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">However, I believe it is an important component of medicine. It should not be overlooked or unaddressed for fear of misunderstanding or offending someone. Religion and spirituality can be a very healing element that doctors should assess, just like any other factor that impacts the body\u2019s vitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">During the holidays, many observe yearly traditions and bond with family and friends. It is a time of year that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/holidays\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various religious<\/a> observations and spiritual practices occur and overlap. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">I feel because many people celebrate Christmas, regardless of religion, it\u2019s a perfect opportunity to dive into these subjects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/spirituality-religion-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In my latest article,<\/a> I begin the exploration of the link between religion, spirituality, and health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">Topics include: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">1. The hot topics of politics, religion, and healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">2. The difference between spirituality and religion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">3. Some statistics of religion in America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">4. A holiday blessing and wish for us all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/spirituality-religion-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">Click here to read more.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">I truly hope you have a beautiful holiday and blessed religious observance if you practice one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Calisto MT',serif\">Please feel free to comment and share this article with those who can benefit from it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1774 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/02\/mind-body-heart-essential-oils-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/02\/mind-body-heart-essential-oils-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/02\/mind-body-heart-essential-oils-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/02\/mind-body-heart-essential-oils-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/02\/mind-body-heart-essential-oils-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/02\/mind-body-heart-essential-oils-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/02\/mind-body-heart-essential-oils.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Resources<\/h3>\n<p>1. My Online Essential Oils Course<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn to get the most out of your essential oils.<\/li>\n<li>This self-paced course is aimed to enhance your health, increase your energy, and balance your mood!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/members\/vaults\/4204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check it out here<\/a> and enroll now so you can get access to all the cool bonuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"post-31313\" class=\"post post-31313 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles category-essential-oils category-integrative-medicine-hints category-recent-newsletter category-mood-brain category-naturopathic category-natropathic-medicine tag-anxiety tag-back-to-school-2021 tag-back-to-school-stress tag-back-to-school-support tag-functional-medicine-doctor-albany-ny tag-functional-medicine-saratoga-ny tag-mental-health tag-natural-anxiety tag-natural-depression-support tag-natural-mental-health tag-naturopathic-and-functional-doctor-and-schenectady-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-albany-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-clifton-park-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-saratoga-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-schenectady-ny tag-naturopathic-stress-relief tag-stastics-mental-health-students tag-youth-mental-health\">\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">2. Learn more about me and how I approach individual care as a naturopathic doctor, click <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/about-dr-sarah-lobisco-naturopathic-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>3. Get all the best resources for how start using essential oils now, delivered right to your inbox! <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. You can also explore <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/sarahlobisco\">my new website solely dedicated to essential oils at this link.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. 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She became interested in holistic medicine when she was able to heal two herniated discs through nutrition, yoga, supplementation, and chiropractic. She has mentored with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. In addition to her Naturopathic and Functional Medical training, Dr. LoBisco has extensive training in a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is a graduate of the accredited, four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes clinical rotations and a demanding scientific curriculum in integrating conventional and natural medicine. Dr. LoBisco holds her license from the state of Vermont. Dr. LoBisco has completed her postdoctoral training as a certified functional medicine practitioner. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has contributed as an item writer for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and has several articles that have been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review Digest (NDNR) and the Townsend Letter, both physician- based journals. Dr. LoBisco is also a hired speaker on integrative medical topics for medical professionals. Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic medical practices and conventional medicine through writing, researching, private practice, and through her independent contracting work for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. She has a small, private wellness consultation practice through telephone and Skype. Dr. LoBisco also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers through her blogs and social media. 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