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Hello everybody! Welcome to the EnglishBlog. In this podcast, you’ll be learning some interesting survival English on alternative medical therapies.
Before starting, let me first explain that the lesson is divided into two parts:
PART ONE: you’ll be listening to some useful English expressions; you’ll then hear a short explanation of these words, followed by an example of how they are used.
PART TWO: you’ll be listening to some information about alternative therapies.
So let’s start!
Woman: Side effects
Man: Side effects are the unpleasant effects that a medicine may have. Alternative therapies claim to have fewer side effects than traditional medicine.
Listen to this short conversation:
Man: Are you ok?
Woman: No, I feel dizzy and I think I’m going to vomit.
Man: You’ve looked pale since you took that strong painkiller, are you sure there are not side effects?
Woman: I’m not sure, but can you help me sit down before I fall down.
Woman: Balance of energy
Man: Acupuncture is one alternative therapy that works by putting needles into your skin to restore your balance of energy.
For example
Woman: I think I’m going to try acupuncture to stop smoking.
Man: Does it work for that? I thought it was supposed to relax people and restore their balance of energy.
Woman: Well it’s what the doctor recommended.
Man: Just make sure he recommends a qualified person then as well.
Woman: Relieve stress
Man: To relieve something, means to make an unpleasant feeling stop or get better. Massage is an alternative therapy that relieves stress.
For example:
Woman: Aah. I feel so much better after that massage.
Man: Has it relieved the stress from your hard day at work?
Woman: It certainly has.
Woman: Healthy mind
Man: Your mind is the part of your brain that thinks and remembers; your thoughts feelings and intelligence – so it is important to keep it healthy, which means strong and well. Yoga is one of the alternative therapies that helps you to maintain a healthy mind.
For example:
Woman: Breathe in for 3 seconds, and out for 3 seconds. Now cross your legs and put your hands loosely on your knees. Carry on breathing in and out.
Man: This yoga class is more complicated than I thought.
Woman: Try and relax, and pay attention to the instructor, you’ll see the difference soon.
Woman: Now let’s listen to some information about alternative therapies, adapted from www.bbc.co.uk.
Complementary therapies are used alongside conventional drug-based treatment and produce fewer side effects.
They can be expensive, but some are available on the National Health Service. Always find out whether your therapist is properly qualified before you go ahead with treatment.
Acupuncture uses needles to puncture the skin and restore the balance of energy. Dance therapy, drama therapy and music therapy encourage you to express your emotions and build self-confidence.
Aromatherapy is useful for resolving emotional problems with the help of essential oils from plants and trees. Massage helps to relieve stress and tension by stimulating the blood flow and helping muscles to relax. Reflexology is a system of foot massage used to relieve tension and treat illness.
The techniques that focus on combining a healthy mind with a healthy body include Alexander technique, T'ai chi and Yoga.
Woman: If you wish you can hear this lesson again. In the meantime we hope we have helped you to be more confident with your English. Watch out for the next topic. Thank you for using the EnglishBlog.
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