8. Complete the sentences using the material of the text about acupuncture (ex.3)

1. Getting aware of the complications which can be caused by drugs taken by more and more people…..

2. He suffered from a complex of different diseases and was obliged to…..

3. Accupuncture is relatively recent in our country that is why people should know…..

4. Accupuncture can be used to prevent diseases and to treat such diseases as…..

5. The grounds which are used to explain how acupuncture works is…..

6. Before inserting needles an acupuncturist may…..

7. The effect of treatment of the insomnia was close to…..

8. Having had a negative experience concerning needles people are often reluctant to…..

9. Accupuncture is also used by sportsmen to…..

9. Translate into English.

Голкотерапію використовували з давних часів. Але в Україні про неї дізналися тільки в двадцятому сторіччі. Її почали використовувати паралельно з такими методами лікування як гомеопатія, йога, ароматерапія, рефлексологія, остеопатія. Цей метод альтернативної медицини не дає ускладнень, які можуть бути викликані ліками. Усвідомлюючи цю перевагу, люди все частіше починають звертатися до спеціалістів з голковколювання.

Голкотерапія лікує ускладнення після різних хвороб, мігрень, безсоння, амнезію, астму, артрит, хворобу нирок та інші недуги. Цей нетрадиційний метод лікування можна використовувати для профілактики, а також для підтрики доброго здоров’я.

10. There are some stress busters in the following chart. Read them and say whether you agree or disagree with such ways of fighting stress. What else would you recommend distressed people to overcome their depression?

Stress Busters

• Make your working environment as inviting and pleasant as possible.

• Try yoga for relaxation and discovering new abilities of your body. Remember: physical exercises improve your mood.

• Eat seafood, fruit, nuts and broccoli, drink non-fat milk for energy.

• Breathe in aromatherapy oils to release tension and keep yourself alert and focused: chamomile – if you are a workaholic or perfectionist; bergamot – if you need your sense of humour restored; orange – to cheer you up; lavender – if you have a difficult situation to face; melissa – if you feel panicky; frankincense – if you are under particular strain.

• To start the day with verve and vigor, plan it the night before listing what you’d like to achieve.

• Take a shower with lavender oil at the end of the day, tuning into cheerful music and singing along.

• Remember that laughter is one of the most beneficial mood enhancers, beautifiers and stress busters.

• Regular aerobic exercise can help your body prevent losing ability to use oxygen efficiently. Also, exercising aerobically for about 30 minutes will raise endorphin levels in the brain, which can help sooth and calm you.

• Other people’s stress isn’t yours. Don’t make it yours unless you’re asked, or unless you’re prepared to be part of the solution.

• Open up your eyes and heart and learn to appreciate and value those who are closest to you. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Tell somebody today, “I love you.”

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