Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 2)

The type of health we are looking at is physical health. We know there are other types of health like the spiritual, social and even mental health, and the last two can be psychological.  But we are not going to be dealing with the soul or the mind but the flesh. However, someone’s physical health can affect also his social and mental health, and someone’s spiritual health can also affect his physical health. Physical health is responsible for the overall functioning of the body as we go about our daily work. When our organs are functioning properly with a good immune system, free from sickness and pain, we do experience good physical health. Good hygiene, nutrition and exercise can help maintain good health. However, I have come to see that no matter what man does, he has no foolproof security from diseases and sicknesses. We are living in a polluted world and our food stuffs are largely contaminated or engineered. We can only take the necessary precautions and commit our lives to God. When our health is in jeopardy, it is better not to panic but to pray.  Worry will not help the situation.

My sister was having all kinds of bodily symptoms that probably made her feeling scarred of something dreadful.  She has been feeling this way for some time, and she thought it was time for her to go for a checkup. The day she was to go for a medical checkup, she had a dream in the night passing through a room, and saw on a white board a writing that read: Good Health. She went to the hospital, and all the tests done on her came negative. God wants us to prosper in health and wants us to take good care of His temple. Let us Keep the faith for our bodies belongs to the Lord. My inbox is always inundated with all kinds of health articles. Some of the titles are as follows:

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I can just keep typing the headlines. You find remedies and supplements for all kinds of sicknesses affecting mankind today:  Loss of vision, diabetes, Prostrate, Cancer, Insomnia, just to mention a few.  Most of these articles are written by experts of health. You have Health Means, Nutrition Watchdog, Resurge, Well Daily, BioTrust, and lots of other websites and blogs on health. But they don’t all agree on some issues on Health as their research shows. People generally have the problem of who to believe. This is what one expert on health wrote.   

But when you dig into the real science, and explore it with an open mind, you actually find that most information about nutrition that’s preached in the mainstream isn’t necessarily correct, and I’ll explain some of my findings in this email.

I don’t have the time to write down everything here in the email. Where one expert is contradicting the other, it can be difficult to choose. But yet there have been conflicting data in many issues of health even among the experts. The CDC recommends using hand sanitizers to prevent germs but an expert said this is bad for the palms as the alcohol damages the protective layers of the skin. There seems to be a struggle between conventional medicine and herbal medicine. But herbal practitioners too don’t all seem to agree on different kinds of supplements in the market. Someone was trying to sell to me Jack Hammer online. He claims it is for better performance and all made from natural herbs. Conventional medicine is a system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. Many herbal medicines see flaws in this method of treatment and nutritionist too think eating the right food is key to health.

Is meat diet better than vegetarian for fat lose, diabetes and digestion? The mass media have encouraged people to take lots of fruits and vegetables for better health. Meat is many times considered a drag to good health. But some nutritionists believe that if you are sick of certain diseases some fruits and vegetables are not good for you. They believe to eat meat is better since excessive fiber and excessive plant-based anti-nutrients and plant toxins can worsen digestive conditions, a mostly meat diet can actually be really healing for the digestive system in a lot of people. Organic foods are certainly better to eat than genetically modified foods. But still not all will agree. One nutritionist wrote:

Many myths persist around the risks of GMOs and the benefits of organic foods. But one thing should be cleared that eating fruits and vegetables is the most important thing, no matter if they’re organic or GMO.

Many who support genetic modified organisms(GMO) believe that, it is the only way to feed ever-growing population. But some say that the results of most studies with GM foods indicate that they may cause some common toxic effects such as hepatic, pancreatic, renal, or reproductive effects. I was trying to buy olive oil one day and I read that not all olive oils are good for consumption. The writer said many are not made from natural olives. He was advertising his brand which he claims is made from natural olives. I checked on the reviews of a supplement on the internet one time. Some people said the product was good but it seems as if now the composition has changed due to the high demand and it is not very effective. I am not a health expert. We are certainly grateful for the work the health experts are doing to help mankind. I believe conventional medicines, herbal medicines and nutritionist play a great role in our society, and the only problem is finding the right place and person.

This article is not to lecture you on health but to remind us to take what we already know seriously. We know the benefits of drinking adequate water. We Know Regular sun exposure is the most natural way to get enough vitamin D. To maintain healthy blood levels, aim to get 10–30 minutes of midday sunlight, several times per week. People with darker skin may need a little more than this. We know the benefits of garlic, ginger and a host of other natural spices, fruits and vegetables in our own kitchens but many times the discipline is lacking to follow through the practices to heal or maintain good health. God has provided a lot of natural herbs to help mankind like the balm in Gilead. Many times we fail to make use of these health guides even though they come from the credible sources with ancient proven record of success.  God had given gifts to men but man too has his limitations.

But the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. You may not know what the future holds, but don’t worry if you know who holds the future. If man cannot be trusted, God can be trusted. He will guide your path when you believe in Him. No matter how complicated the situation may be, the best way to handle our physical health is first to check our spiritual health. What I mean is to have faith in God. God can heal through different ways.

I read that if a man is free from sin, he is healed of over 1245 diseases. Sin brought diseases and death into the human race. It is something we should get rid of as God has provided us the way. A man to whom God does not impute sin is the healthiest and happiest man on earth. God is the perfect health expert. Faith plays a great role in the stature of a perfect man. The Body is temple of the Holy Spirit and who can better take of His temple than God.  My reflection on health is simple. I am writing to Christian audience. Let us always maintain a good spiritual health and God will take care of the physical. If we have a good spiritual health, God will give the wisdom to live a better life. He will also guide us to apply those rules that positively and physically affects the body. It is not good to over use the body and what I mean is not to be a workaholic, and at the same time don’t be lazy. “Every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by a word of God and prayer.” (1 Tim. 4:4-5) But we should not tempt God by not eating healthily. The body is governed by divine laws and needs the right nutrients to function effectively. Good and deep sleep   is essential for health and can help to relieve one from sickness but Valium is not the solution for insomnia. When we keep the faith, even if our physical health is in trouble, and we have tried all the conventional and herbal cures without success, don’t give up there is Grace.

Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth. (Jeremiah 33:6)

But to you who fear My name, The Son of Righteousness shall arise with healings in His wings; And you shall go out and grow fat like stall fed calves. (Malachi 4:2)