Physicality of Spirituality: The Interplay of the Autonomic Nervous System, Prefrontal Cortex, and Spiritual Life in Light of Galatians 5:16-25
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine June 18, 2025 R. Lopes-Martins, P. S. Leonardo, Kevin W. Mannoia
This article examines the complex relationship between the autonomic nervous system, the prefrontal cortex, and spiritual life, providing an interdisciplinary analysis in light of Galatians 5:16-25. Through a combination of theological reflection and insights from neuroscience, it explores how spiritual practices, such as meditation and prayer, influence emotional regulation, impulse control,...