Janet Warren - A Christian Perspective on Alternative Medicine

E. Janet Warren is a Family Physician with extensive experience in multiple clinical settings. She is also an independent scholar in Christian theology with a particular interest in the integration of psychology and theology

In her medical practice Janet has extensive experience in mental health care and psychotherapy. She has taught theology courses on the Integration of Psychology and Theology, Ministry Research Methods, and Current Issues in Theology. Janet’s research interests are varied and include the integration of science (especially psychology) and Christianity, pneumatology, demonology, deliverance, healing, and Christian counseling

I come across Janets work as I was personally deliberating on alternative medicine and found her presentations on utube very thorough in addressing the concerns and offering solutions and a framework to evaluate therapies by;

As Janet writes
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is becoming increasingly popular, and increasingly confusing, in North America. There are concerns about its scientific basis and spiritual roots. Some Christians uncritically use CAM, some “Christianize” it by adding a new label, and some reject it entirely. Consequently, CAM requires careful evaluation from both scientific and spiritual/religious perspectives. This presentation reviews CAM, considers reasons for its popularity and offers suggestions for a Christian response. We are called to responsible stewardship, which includes scientific evaluation, responsible integration of faith and science, and nurture of the soul

Janet's presentation on Alternative Medicine
https://youtu.be/sQFg7HzwsIc

Her written article https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29623808/