Week of March 2, 1998 (Rerun Week of July 20, 1998)
New, scientific research says prayer does heal. Medical researchers, clergy, and patients provide startling
new insights into these "miracles of medicine." Guests include Dr. Larry Dossey, who has written six
books on the subject, including the best-selling Healing Words. In addition, "Is a smile the best medicine?" --
The Infinite Mind's David Furst reports from a convention of therapists who specialize in humor.
You can reach Father Peter McCall or support his healing prayer program by writing or calling the
House of Peace Healing Center in the Bronx, New York, 1291 Allerton Ave., Bronx, NY 10469, phone 718-547-3230.
You can write to Dr. Larry Dossey at 223 North Guadalupe,
Box 169, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Dr. Dossey's articles appear
regularly in a new journal, Alternative Therapies, of which he is
executive editor. His books include: Space, Time and Medicine (1982)
and Beyond Illness (1984); Recovering the Soul: A Scientific and
Spiritual Search (1989); Meaning & Medicine: Lessons from a Doctor's Tales of Breakthrough and Healing (1991);
Healing Words: The Power of Prayer & The Practice
of Medicine (1993); and Be Careful What You Pray For (1997).
You can reach Dr. David Larson, who talked about medical doctors
and spirituality, at the National Institute for Healthcare Research
in Rockville, Maryland, or visit the institute's Website at
http://www.nihr.org/.
Day Lone Wolf, the Native American medicine man and counselor,
has practices in New York City and Orange, Massachusetts and can be
reached at (212) 721-3591.
You can reach the American Association of Therapeutic Humor at
222 S. Meramec, Suite 303, St. Louis, MO. Telephone (314) 863-6232,
or visit their Website at http://www.ideanurse.com/aath/.
Partial funding for this The Infinite Mind program was provided by the
John Templeton Foundation.
