1.0Everyday Spiritualityhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspiritualityCheryl Petersenhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/author/cherylpetersenTaking Spiritual Supplements - Everyday Spiritualityrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="JXdWAbWNKc"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/2011/10/taking-spiritual-supplements.html">Taking Spiritual Supplements</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/2011/10/taking-spiritual-supplements.html/embed#?secret=JXdWAbWNKc" width="600" height="338" title="“Taking Spiritual Supplements” — Everyday Spirituality" data-secret="JXdWAbWNKc" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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A government study found that more than half of American adults take at least one dietary supplement, spending billions of dollars a year on herbs, vitamins, minerals, hormones, and other pills. Despite the popularity, skepticism remains as to the effect of supplements. Dr. Darwin Deen, clinical professor in the department of family and social medicine…http://blog.beliefnet.com/everydayspirituality/files/2011/10/green.vege_.food_-300x223.jpg