Glossary of prayer

Spirituality has been shown to have a potential impact on physical health, be a potential protection factor in preventing diseases progressing in a previously healthy population.

Spirituality is widely used in individuals for coping negative conditions and promoting health, but nursing are not aware of it.

Spiritual healing involves techniques as releasing blocked energy through the laying on of hands, connecting psychically with the individual and reading and working with auras.

Spiritual healers claim some success in the relief of back pain, sciatica, depression, stress-related disorders and emotional traumas.