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HEALTH
STRESS
inability to deal with stress
the onset of depression or anxiety
repeated release of stress hormones disrupts normal levels of serotonin
critical for feelings of well-being
stress diminishes the quality of life
may be a risk factor for suicide
evidence has linked stress with heart disease
accounts for higher heart risks
stress is related to weght gain and obesity
cause eating disorders
develop cravings for salt/fat/sugar to counteract tension
gain weght in response to stress
less able to adapt to and manage stressful conditions
the release of cortisol appears to promote abdominal fat
some people suffer a loss of appetite and lose weight
patients with anorexia and bulimia show chronically elevated levels of stress chemicals
the tensions of unresolved stress frequently cause insomnia
sleep deprivation
reduce stress levels and improve the quality of sleep
PROS/ CONS of ALTERNATIVE medicine
(-) induces better stress reduction
helps to manage the stress levels in a natural way
gets you through the had times withour relying on pills
keeps your levels of cortisol in check
hepls you gain better perception of your body and mind
addresses the primary cause behind the pain and the illness
costs less/ is cost effective/ doesn’e cost you a fortune
it won’t end up digging a hole in your pocket
they have a versatile approach: primary/ supportive treatment
enhanced focus on prevention/ finding the root cause of the problem
practitioners focus on prevention and not on cure
(-) finding good doctors can be a tough nut to crack
good doctors are scarce and far between
your insurance doesn’t cover it
takes quite some time to show its impacts in the process of healing
‘natural’ doesn’t mean that the thing is completely safe
may not work under certain conditions
lacks proper research
HEALTH PROBLEMS
have a chronic disease
cause a heart attack
stroke: blockage of the artery that leads to the brain
be bedridden for a week
have a major effect on one’s body
become seriously ill
suffer from indigestion/ constipation
develop a tumour
fall into a coma
burn one’s hand/ pull a muscle/ break one’s arm/
sprain one’s ankle/ graze one’s knee
have a large bruise on one’s chest
have a headache/ have toothache/ have backache
suffer from a migraine
develop diabetes and obesity
be overweight
dislocate one's shoulder/ break or fracture bones
FOOD POISONING
come down with the worst case of food poisoning ever
cause terrible stomach upsets: stomach ache, diarrhoea, vomiting
symptoms of poisoning can range from weakness and confusion to dizziness and vomiting
followed by a loss of consciousness and then death
wake up with a dreadful headache
a sharp pain in my stomach
have blurred vision
have terrible nausea
feel like vomiting
have a strange red rash on one’s neck
have an allergic reaction to something you eat
be allergic to smth
my skin is red/lumpy/itch
I’ve got hives
take specific precauions to avoid food poisoning
make sure that the foods have been heat-processed
remove the poison
IDIOMS
have a sweet tooth
bite more than you can chew
be a pain in the neck
have a big mouth
pull smb’s leg
come down with a cold
feel a bit under the weather
feel on top of the world
she is going to black out
be back on your feet
he is going to pull through
reap the benefits of
pile on the pounds
does you the world of good
your confidence goes through the roof
TREATMENT AND RECOVERY
give treatment immediately
lower the risk of a stroke or heart attack
prescribe a course of antibiotics
take a painkiller / take the medicatin
help relieve the pain of a headache
treat minor illnesses with alternative medicine
apply the cream to the burnt area
the wound took a few weeks to heal completely
fully recover from the accident
many types of cancer can be cures
there is no cure
incurable diseases
take vitamins and food supplements
the immune system produces antibodies which fight off harmful bacteria
TRADITIONAL/ ALTERNATIVE
turn to a variety of medical treatments
depends on the individual’s health perspective
recover through a particular kind of medication
the treatment is attuned with one’s health beliefs and life values
offer a comprehensive linenup of treatment options
encompass several theories and practices
traditional: indigenous to a particular country or culture
e.g.: Chinese, Ayurvedic, homeopathy, Kampo, naturopathy
methods: natural products, massages, diet changes, facilitate healing through exercise, meditation, controlled breathing, matching the drug to the symptoms, using herbal medicines
alternative medicine: complementary system
acupuncture: sticking needles into the skin to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal itself
chiropractic medicine: manipulating the spine to improve health without resorting to medication or surgery
herbal medicine: using plant-based products to treat illnesses and maintain overall health
energy therapies: manipulating energy fields within the body, taps into external energy sourses to deliver healing to the body
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
take rugular exercise
have high activity levels
prevent the onset of clinical obesity
drink the necessary amount of water
have better skin, fewer headaches, healthier kidneys
work out in a gym quite regularly
have a healthy/ balanced / varied diet
make improvements to nutrient intake
go to the doctor’s for a check-up every 6 months
take my blood pressure regularly
avoid substances that trigger allergy
keep stress levels to the minimum
A COMMON COLD
I got a sore throat
My nose started to run
I’ve got a stiff neck
I’ve got a terrible cough
check one’s temperature
I have a fever
It might be the flue
pick up some sort of throat infection
can't stop shivering
SET EXPRESSIONS
have got a craving for chocolate
take pleasure in cooking
cope with stress
be rich in vitamins
be obsessed with video games
PHRASAL VERBS
put on weight
come down with the flue
cut down on sugary foods
pass out at the sight of bloo