How popular is faith healing?
• Answer: If by “faith healing” you mean the power of prayer in health crises, studies show it is extremely popular. A survey conducted by the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) found that of the 31,000 Americans questioned, 45% say they turn to prayer during a health crisis. One possible link, say experts, is that our spiritual beliefs help us cope with stress, which in turn has a positive impact on our health.