Health & Wellness

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Health is a blessing of which few appreciate the value

Those at Revelation Ministry have a vested interest in health. We are interested in promoting health for all. Given this commitment, we invite you to check back regularly to see what new materials have been added to this page. As new material is added, the previous material will be moved to the Google Drive page in a folder called “Health and Wellness,” so it will continue to be accessible. Just click on the blue box entitled “Health and Wellness” below.

It is our prayer that the information contained will be a blessing, not only for this life, but for the life to come.

Topics may include:

Recipes and tips

Food value information

The function and interaction of body organs

Herbs and the different body organs they feed

Natural remedies for different health issues

Testimonials

Health – A Biblical Perspective

Health is a blessing of which few appreciate the value; yet upon it the efficiency of our mental and physical powers largely depends. Our impulses and passions have their seat in the body, and it must be kept in the best condition physically and under the most spiritual influences in order that our talents may be put to the highest use.

Anything that lessens physical strength enfeebles the mind and makes it less capable of discriminating between right and wrong. We become less capable of choosing the good and have less strength of will to do that which we know to be right.

The misuse of our physical powers shortens the period of time in which our lives can be used for the glory of God. And it unfits us to accomplish the work God has given us to do. By allowing ourselves to form wrong habits, by keeping late hours, by gratifying appetite at the expense of health, we lay the foundation for feebleness. By neglecting physical exercise, by overworking mind or body, we unbalance the nervous system. Those who thus shorten their lives and unfit themselves for service by disregarding nature’s laws, are guilty of robbery toward God. And they are robbing their fellow men also. The opportunity of blessing others, the very work for which God sent them into the world, has by their own course of action been cut short. And they have unfitted themselves to do even that which in a briefer period of time they might have accomplished. The Lord holds us guilty when by our injurious habits we thus deprive the world of good.

Transgression of physical law is transgression of the moral law; for God is as truly the author of physical laws as He is the author of the moral law. His law is written with His own finger upon every nerve, every muscle, every faculty, which has been entrusted to man. And every misuse of any part of our organism is a violation of that law.

All should have an intelligent knowledge of the human frame that they may keep their bodies in the condition necessary to do the work of the Lord. The physical life is to be carefully preserved and developed that through humanity the divine nature may be revealed in its fullness. The relation of the physical organism to the spiritual life is one of the most important branches of education. It should receive careful attention in the home and in the school. All need to become acquainted with their physical structure and the laws that control natural life. He who remains in willing ignorance of the laws of his physical being and who violates them through ignorance is sinning against God. All should place themselves in the best possible relation to life and health. Our habits should be brought under the control of a mind that is itself under the control of God.

“Know ye not,” says the apostle Paul, “that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20.

Christ’s Object Lessons, 346-348

November Sharing

The Value of Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a tree native to Australia. It was used there for firewood, timber and for medicine.

There are many health benefits derived from eucalyptus. It is known to be an antioxidant (something that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism) and to have astringent (to cause the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues) properties.

Personal experience

When very young, there was a child in my home who developed croup-like symptoms, hardly able to draw breath. Not knowing what to do myself, a friend came over, put hot water in a basin with some Eucalyptus oil, and placed that at her feet. The child was told to bend over the basin and a cloth was placed over her head. Within a short time, the breathing eased and she was able to go to sleep.

Another testimony

“I am very sorry to learn that Sister C is not well. I cannot advise any remedy for her cough better than eucalyptus and honey. Into a tumbler of honey put a few drops of the eucalyptus, stir it up well, and take whenever the cough comes on. I have had considerable trouble with my throat, but whenever I use this I overcome the difficulty very quickly. I have to use it only a few times, and the cough is removed. If you will use this prescription, you may be your own physician. If the first trial does not effect a cure, try it again. The best time to take it is before retiring.

I have already told you the remedy I use when suffering from difficulties with my throat. I take a glass of boiled honey, and into this I put a few drops of eucalyptus oil, stirring it in well. When the cough comes on, I take a teaspoonful of this mixture, and relief comes almost immediately. I have always used this with the best of results. I ask you to use the same remedy when you are troubled with the cough. This prescription may seem so simple that you feel no confidence in it, but I have tried it for a number of years and can highly recommend it.  

Again, take warm footbaths into which have been put the leaves from the eucalyptus tree. There is great virtue in these leaves, and if you will try this, you will prove my words to be true. The oil of the eucalyptus is especially beneficial in cases of cough and pains in the chest and lungs. I want you to make a trial of this remedy which is so simple, and which costs you nothing.” Letter 20, 1909 (And also Selected Messages, Volume 2, 300-301.2)

Spiritual Parallel

Sometimes in this life, the experiences of life, the trials, the hardships, and often our own choices begin to block our spiritual breath, the pure atmosphere of heaven. It is from God alone that we have either physical or spiritual breath. “The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hat given me life.” Job 33:4. “The Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” Genesis 2:7. Let us not overlook that last word. It does not say that man became a living organism, but a living soul.

There is only one remedy when our spiritual breath is blocked and clogged up, and our souls are dying for lack of heavenly air. That is to breathe the pure atmosphere of heaven. It is possible, even on this earth. How do we do this? In much the same way as the child breathed the vapor from the hot Eucalyptus water, by enclosing ourselves in the healing air.

The Bible instructs, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” Philippians 4:8, 9. Notice the cause here, and the effect. The cause is choosing to think on the true, the honest, the pure, the lovely, etc. These are the attributes of heaven. If we choose to think on these things, the result is “the God of peace shall be with you.” Wonderful truths. Wonderful promises.

Another writer describes it this way: “Although there may be a tainted, corrupted atmosphere around us, we need not breathe its miasma, but may live in the pure air of heaven. We may close every door to impure imaginings and unholy thoughts by lifting the soul into the presence of God through sincere prayer. Those whose hearts are open to receive the support and blessing of God will walk in a holier atmosphere than that of earth and will have constant communion with heaven.” Steps to Christ, 99. 

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for education and edification only. It is not meant to take the place of professional medical advice. Be sure to consult a medical professional if seeking medical advice, diagnoses or treatment.

The information given is general information and should be studied carefully and your own body/health issues/risks should be taken into account when applying the information given. As we do not know YOUR health/body, we are not liable for outcome for information used from this website.