Welcome to the very first “Health Corner” feature of “GOODNEWS Illuminer”. A generalized awareness about the common health conditions is much significant these days for the public. “Since God created us, He owns us and holds us responsible for taking excellent care of our bodies and minds” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). This verse explains how physical health and spiritual health are connected to each other.

The Bible says a lot about wellness & illness, healing/coping with stress & suffering. Lack of health can cause stress and intensify our emotions that may lead to discouragement, fear, loneliness, anger, or depression. Along with providing medical service aiming at the physical wellbeing; motivating and BUT I WILL RESTORE YOU TO HEALTH AND HEAL YOUR WOUNDS (JEREMIAH 30:17). uplifting someone who is suffering from an illness or injury is an extremely valuable service. This publication is an excellent platform for our Christian healthcare writers to showcase their ability to pen down in a short and precise format of 500 words or less, on any health-related topic of their expertise. Include the citations to support the credibility of the content that they intend to bring awareness of to the community.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has transformed the ways how we perceive the world in our daily lives. It has made a deep impact on how we mingle or interact with people at home, work places, stores, schools, colleges, and everywhere we go. Social distancing can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness regardless of the age group and may increase the likelihood of depression, obesity, hypertension, strokes, and even deaths. Let our articles reflect on how the physical and mental problems can be handled with a positive attitude, and be healed with His Grace and unfailing love. “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (Proverbs 17:22). Herewith, the editorial board is inviting evidence-based articles on health conditions and the selected articles will be published. May God the Healer bring health where it is lacking. Stay safe!