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Laughter is the cure! Part 1 (Teacher: Michael)
At least nine out of every ten illnesses are caused, or at least
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worse, by stress, pressure and anxiety. It seems that the way we respond to problems and troubles can produce many symptoms of ill health. But although our minds can
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us ill, they can also
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us better and help us to stay healthy.
There are a number of ways in which you can use your mind to improve your health:
1. Laugh as much as you can. Laughter is a positive, natural phenomenon which helps by improving respiration, lowering blood pressure and 'toning up' the heart.
2. Don't
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cool or unemotional. Insurance companies in the USA have
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that if a wife kisses her husband before he goes to work, then he'll
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less likely to have an accident on the road. He will, on average, live five years longer than if she doesn't
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him a morning kiss.
3. If you
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sad, then cry. Research has
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that tears don't just provide an important stress relief valve, they help the body
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of harmful chemical wastes. If you suppress your natural instinct to cry, than you are increasing your chances of acquiring a stress-related disorder.
4. Anger is a killer. Diseases such as high blood pressure, strokes and heart disease are all common consequences of uncontrolled anger.
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a positive way to release it, such as through physical exercise or talking about your problems.
5. A lack of confidence can
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very destructive, so
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it up. You can
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this by imagining that you are creating an advertisement for yourself, writing down all your good points. You'll probably
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surprised to
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out how many virtues you have.
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