What are the percentages of people using CAM with prayer and those who do not?

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People using CAM with prayer

Introduction

It’s no secret that prayer can be a big part of many people’s lives. In fact, knowing how many of us pray for ourselves and others can be useful information for providers of CAM. So what does this mean? It means that it’s important to keep in mind that prayer is not just something you do when there’s nothing else to do—it should be a part of your life!

About 36% of adults who used CAM also prayed for their own health.

In addition to using CAM as a way to manage symptoms, 36% of adults who used it also prayed for their own health. This was a large percentage of people—the highest among all types of CAM use.

It’s possible that some people who used CBT and other therapies were more likely to pray for themselves than others because they knew what it felt like to be sick or injured. But even if this is true, there are still other factors that might influence whether someone prays for himself or herself: For example, religious beliefs could play into it (if you believe in God and see him/her as responsible for your well-being).

Adults who prayed for their own health tended to have more chronic illnesses than those who didn’t.

Adults who prayed for their own health tended to have more chronic illnesses than those who didn’t.

People with chronic illnesses are more likely to use CAM and report that it helps them.

Among people with a chronic illness, those who prayed were less likely to use CAM than those who didn’t pray.

But what about people who pray?

The research on prayer and CAM is still evolving, but one thing appears clear: If you want to use a CAM treatment, it’s probably a good idea to pray for yourself. Among people with a chronic illness, those who prayed were less likely to use CAM than those who didn’t pray (20 percent versus 39 percent). This makes sense; if you’re praying for your health then you’re probably not going to seek out alternative therapies that might hurt or harm your body further (like acupuncture). It’s also possible that believing in God helps us feel better emotionally during stressful periods—and if this happens during an episode of depression or anxiety, then there may be no harm in using prayer as part of an intervention plan with mental health professionals.

Among people with a chronic illness, those who prayed were less likely to talk to their doctors about the possible harms and side effects of CAM than those who didn’t pray.

When people with a chronic illness prayed, they were less likely to talk to their doctors about the possible harms and side effects of CAM than those who didn’t pray.

The study found that this may be because prayer can help people cope with their symptoms and deal with stress better. It also makes them feel more connected to others, which can improve their mental health as well. However, there are some risks associated with using prayer:

• Some people may feel pressured into praying or feel like they’re doing something wrong if they don’t pray regularly (even though it’s not mandatory).

• Prayer might be used by people who aren’t sick but want something from God (like getting better) instead of focusing on helping themselves through medicine or counseling services provided by hospitals or doctors

Praying can be part of using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Prayer can be a form of CAM. It’s an important part of many people’s lives, and it can be used in conjunction with other forms of medicine.

Many people use prayer to help them cope with stress and heal from illness, but you don’t have to be sick or hurting or going through any kind of hardship at all! Prayer is something that helps us come closer to God when we need him most—and that means every day.

Conclusion

We found that people who prayed for their own health were less likely to use CAM than those who didn’t pray. We also found that adults who prayed were less likely to talk with their doctors about the possible harms and side effects of CAM than those who didn’t pray.