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feeling and health

  • I feel great! / I'm on top of the world / I feel like a million dollars! - I couldn't feel any better!
  • He's glowing with health. - He looks very well.
  • I'm a picture of health. - There's nothing at all wrong with me.
  • She's sprained / twisted her ankle / wrist. - She's damaged her ankle or wrist in a fall.
  • She's broken her arm. She'll be in plaster for weeks. - Her broken limb is in a hard plaster cast.
  • My back aches / I've got backache - I have a sore back.
  • I've got toothache. / a headache. / a stomachache. - These are phrases using -ache to describe what hurts.
  • I feel sick. - I'm feeling nauseous.
  • I think I've got food poisoning. - I've eaten something bad and I feel unwell.
  • I've got a really bad cold. - I've got a temperature, a sore throat and a runny nose.
  • Make an appointment at the doctor's / the GP. - Go and see the general practitioner.
  • I've been referred to a consultant at the hospital. - My doctor has arranged for me to see an expert at a hospital to help me recover.
  • I need a check-up at the hospital. / I need an X-Ray. / an examination. / a scan. - These are treatments you might need at a hospital.
  • I need to see the specialist- someone who knows about one health issue in particular.
  • Consult your doctor if symptoms persist. - If you still feel ill after taking the medicine, see your doctor.
  • Do not take more than the stated dose. - Don't take more [pills or medicine] than you're told to.
  • Always read the label. - Make sure you take the advice given on the medicine container.
  • Keep out of the reach of children. - Do not let children play with the medicine or its container.
  • 'She's a pain in the neck!' and 'she's a pain in the arse!' (this is very impolite!) - This doesn't mean she's ill - it means she's very annoying!
  • It is healthy to feel your feelings.

  • There is no such thing as a right or wrong feeling.

  • All feelings are OK.

  • It is OK to feel what I am feeling now.

  • No one can take what I am currently feeling away from me.

  • I have a right to feel my feelings.

  • No one can judge me wrong for feeling the feelings I experience in my life.

  • It is OK to have negative feelings and to identify and express them freely.

  • I am feeling feelings every second of my waking hours.

  • Identifying and expressing my feelings makes me a real and authentic human being.

  • No one can deny me my feelings.

  • No one can tell me how I should be feeling.

  • No one has the right to make me feel bad or guilty for the feelings I am feeling.

  • I am more alive and vigorous when I am in touch with my feelings.

  • I have a right to have my feelings be visible, seen and heard by others.

  • I will no longer hide my feelings and emotions from myself and the others in my life.

  • I deserve to give and receive honest feedback about my feelings toward persons, places, things, and events in my life.

  • I deserve to have my feelings listened to by others.

  • I choose to feel my feelings be they positive or negative so that I cease being numb to my life.

  • I have the right to experience the grief and mourning emotions which I will feel as I face the losses in my life.

  • I will heal and grow as I become more in touch with my feelings.

  • I will "grow down'' more as I open myself up to get in touch with my feelings

  • at the doctor's

    "Bless you" when somebody sneezes.

    describe pain

    Expressions to describe laughing

    Expressions to describe sleeping

    Expressions to describe hunger, eating and taste

    Expressions to describe emotions


    Health and Healthcare - Illnesses

    ache
    ear ache
    headache
    stomach ache
    toothache
    cancer
    cold
    cough
    flu
    heart attack
    heart disease
    infection
    infectious disease
    pain
    virus

    Health and Healthcare - Minor Injuries

    bruise
    cut
    graze
    wound

    Health and Healthcare - Treatment

    bandage
    check-up
    dose (of medicine)
    drugs
    injection
    give some an injection
    medicine
    take medicine
    operation
    pain-killer
    pill
    plaster
    tablet
    tranquilizer

    Health and Healthcare - People

    dentist
    doctor
    general practitioner
    midwife
    nurse
    patient
    specialist
    surgeon

    Health and Healthcare - Places

    hospital
    operating theatre
    surgery
    waiting room
    ward

    Health and Healthcare - verbs

    catch
    cure
    heal
    hurt
    injure
    operate on
    prescribe
    prescription
    treat
    treatment

    Health and Healthcare - adjectives

    fit
    ill
    sick
    feel sick
    be sick
    vomit
    healthy
    unhealthy
    painful
    unwell
    well

    Here is a listing of words that describe feelings

    abandoned ~~ absent-minded ~~ abused ~~ accepted ~~ accused ~~ admired ~~ adored ~~ adrift ~~ affectionate ~~ afraid ~~ aggravated ~~ aggressive ~~ agitated ~~ alarmed ~~ alert ~~ alienated ~~ alive ~~ alone ~~ aloof ~~ alluring ~~ amazed ~~ ambushed ~~ amused ~~ angry ~~ antagonistic ~~ anxious ~~ apathetic ~~ appalled ~~ apologetic ~~ appreciated ~~ appreciative ~~ apprehensive ~~ aroused ~~ ashamed ~~ astonished ~~ attacked ~~ attractive ~~ aware ~~ awestruck ~~ awkward

    bad ~~ baffled ~~ bashful ~~ beaten down ~~ belittled ~~ benevolent ~~ berated ~~ betrayed ~~ bewildered ~~ bitter ~~ blamed ~~ blue ~~ bold ~~ bored ~~ bothered ~~ brave ~~ broken ~~ bummed ~~ burdened ~~ burned-out

    calm ~~ capable ~~ carefree ~~ careless ~~ caring ~~ cautious ~~ censored ~~ centered ~~ certain ~~ challenged ~~ charmed ~~ cheated ~~ cheerful ~~ cherished ~~ childish ~~ clean ~~ clear ~~ clever ~~ close ~~ closed ~~ clueless ~~ clumsy ~~ cold ~~ comfortable ~~ committed ~~ compassionate ~~ competent ~~ competitive ~~ complacent ~~ complete ~~ concerned ~~ condemned ~~ confident ~~ confused ~~ considerate ~~ contemplative ~~ contempt ~~ content ~~ controlled ~~ convicted ~~ cornered ~~ courageous ~~ cowardly ~~ cranky ~~ crazy ~~ cross ~~ crushed ~~ curious

    daring ~~ dashed ~~ dazed ~~ dead ~~ deceived ~~ dedicated ~~ defeated ~~ defenseless ~~ defensive ~~ defiant ~~ degraded ~~ dejected ~~ delicate ~~ delighted ~~ demoralized ~~ dependent ~~ depressed ~~ deprived ~~ deserted ~~ desired ~~ despair ~~ desperate ~~ destroyed ~~ detached ~~ determined ~~ devastated ~~ devious ~~ devoted ~~ different ~~ difficult ~~ dirty ~~ disappointed ~~ disbelieving ~~ discarded ~~ disconnected ~~ discontent ~~ discouraged ~~ disgraced ~~ disgusted ~~ disheartened ~~ dishonest ~~ disillusioned ~~ dismal ~~ dismayed ~~ disobedient ~~ disorganized ~~ disposable ~~ distant ~~ distracted ~~ distressed ~~ disturbed ~~ doubtful ~~ drained ~~ dropped ~~ dull ~~ dumb

    eager ~~ ecstatic ~~ edgy ~~ effective ~~ embarrassed ~~ empathetic ~~ empty ~~ enchanted ~~ encouraged ~~ energetic ~~ energized ~~ elated ~~ enlightened ~~ enraged ~~ enriched ~~ entertained ~~ enthusiastic ~~ envious ~~ evasive ~~ evil ~~ exasperated ~~ excited ~~ excluded ~~ exhausted ~~ exhilarated ~~ expectant ~~ exploited ~~ exposed ~~ exuberant

    faithful ~~ fake ~~ fantastic ~~ fatigued ~~ fearful ~~ fearless ~~ feisty ~~ fine ~~ flustered ~~ foolish ~~ forgiven ~~ forgiving ~~ forgotten ~~ fortunate ~~ framed ~~ frantic ~~ free ~~ friendly ~~ frightened ~~ frisky ~~ frustrated ~~ fulfilled ~~ full ~~ funny ~~ furious

    generous ~~ gentle ~~ giving ~~ grieving ~~ glorious ~~ good ~~ grateful ~~ great ~~ glad ~~ gloomy ~~ grouchy ~~ grumpy ~~ guarded ~~ guilty ~~ gullible

    handicapped ~~ happy ~~ hateful ~~ haunted ~~ healthy ~~ heard ~~ heartbroken ~~ helpful ~~ helpless ~~ hesitant ~~ honored ~~ hopeful ~~ hopeless ~~ horrible ~~ horrified ~~ hospitable ~~ hostile ~~ humble ~~ humiliated ~~ hurt ~~ hysterical

    idealistic ~~ idiotic ~~ ignorant ~~ ignored ~~ imaginative ~~ immune ~~ impatient ~~ impelled ~~ imperfect ~~ impertinent ~~ important ~~ impressed ~~ impulsive ~~ inadequate ~~ inattentive ~~ incensed ~~ incompetent ~~ incomplete ~~ incredulous ~~ indebted ~~ indecisive ~~ independent ~~ indifferent ~~ industrious ~~ inept ~~ inferior ~~ inflated ~~ informed ~~ infuriated ~~ inhibited ~~ innocent ~~ innovative ~~ inquisitive ~~ insane ~~ insecure ~~ insensitive ~~ insignificant ~~ isolated ~~ insulted ~~ intense ~~ interested ~~ interrogated ~~ interrupted ~~ intimidated ~~ intimate ~~ intrigued ~~ invigorated ~~ invisible ~~ involved ~~ irrational ~~ irresponsible ~~ irritated ~~ irked

    jaded ~~ jealous ~~ jinxed ~~ jolly ~~ jovial ~~ joyful ~~ jubilant ~~ judged ~~ judgmental ~~ jumpy ~~ just ~~ justified

    kidded ~~ kind ~~ knowledgeable

    late ~~ lazy ~~ leery ~~ left out ~~ let down ~~ liable ~~ liberated ~~ lifeless ~~ light-hearted ~~ liked ~~ listened to ~~ logical ~~ lonely ~~ loose ~~ lost ~~ lousy ~~ lovable ~~ loved ~~ loving ~~ lucky

    mad ~~ manipulated ~~ mean ~~ meditative ~~ melancholy ~~ merry ~~ mischievous ~~ miserable ~~ misinterpreted ~~ mistreated ~~ misunderstood ~~ mixed up ~~ mocked ~~ modest ~~ molested ~~ moody ~~ motivated ~~ moved ~~ mystified

    naive ~~ nasty ~~ needed ~~ needy ~~ negative ~~ neglected ~~ nervous ~~ neurotic ~~ nonchalant ~~ nostalgic ~~ noticed ~~ numb

    obeyed ~~ obligated ~~ obvious ~~ odd ~~ offended ~~ old ~~ open ~~ oppressed ~~ optimistic ~~ ornery ~~ out of control ~~ outraged ~~ overcome ~~ overjoyed ~~ overloaded ~~ overwhelmed ~~ overworked ~~ owned

    pampered ~~ paralyzed ~~ passionate ~~ passive ~~ patient ~~ peaceful ~~ peeved ~~ pensive ~~ perky ~~ perplexed ~~ persecuted ~~ pessimistic ~~ pestered ~~ petrified ~~ petty ~~ phony ~~ pious ~~ playful ~~ pleased ~~ poor ~~ possessive ~~ positive ~~ powerful ~~ powerless ~~ practical ~~ pressured ~~ private ~~ productive ~~ protected ~~ protective ~~ proud ~~ provoked ~~ prudish ~~ punished ~~ pushy ~~ puzzled

    questioned ~~ quiet

    rambunctious ~~ reassured ~~ realistic ~~ rebellious ~~ reborn ~~ receptive ~~ reckless ~~ recognized ~~ reconciled ~~ reflective ~~ refreshed ~~ regretful ~~ rejected ~~ rejuvenated ~~ relaxed ~~ released ~~ relieved ~~ reluctant ~~ reminiscent ~~ remorse ~~ renewed ~~ replaced ~~ replenished ~~ repressed ~~ rescued ~~ resentful ~~ reserved ~~ resistant ~~ resourceful ~~ respected ~~ responsible ~~ restricted ~~ revengeful ~~ revitalized ~~ rich ~~ ridiculous ~~ right ~~ rigid ~~ robbed ~~ romantic ~~ rotten ~~ rushed

    sabotaged ~~ sad ~~ safe ~~ sassy ~~ satisfied ~~ saved ~~ scared ~~ scolded ~~ scorned ~~ secure ~~ seductive ~~ self-assured ~~ self-centered ~~ self-confident ~~ self-conscious ~~ self-destructive ~~ self-reliant ~~ selfish ~~ sensitive ~~ sentimental ~~ serene ~~ serious ~~ sexy ~~ skillful ~~ shamed ~~ shaken ~~ sheepish ~~ shocked ~~ shunned ~~ shy ~~ sick ~~ silenced ~~ silly ~~ sincere ~~ sinful ~~ slandered ~~ sluggish ~~ small ~~ smart ~~ smothered ~~ skeptical ~~ solemn ~~ soothed ~~ sorry ~~ special ~~ spiteful ~~ splendid ~~ spunky ~~ squashed ~~ stifled ~~ stimulated ~~ stingy ~~ strained ~~ stretched ~~ stressed ~~ strong ~~ stubborn ~~ stumped ~~ stunned ~~ stupid ~~ submissive ~~ successful ~~ suicidal ~~ suffocated ~~ sullen ~~ sunk ~~ super ~~ superior ~~ supported ~~ sure ~~ surly ~~ surprised ~~ suspicious ~~ sympathetic

    tacky ~~ tactful ~~ talented ~~ talkative ~~ tame ~~ tarnished ~~ tasteful ~~ tearful ~~ teased ~~ tenacious ~~ tender ~~ tense ~~ tepid ~~ terrible ~~ terrific ~~ terrified ~~ tested ~~ testy ~~ thankful ~~ thoughtful ~~ threatened ~~ thrifty ~~ thrilled ~~ tired ~~ tormented ~~ torn ~~ tortured ~~ tough ~~ tragic ~~ tranquil ~~ transformed ~~ trapped ~~ treasured ~~ trembly ~~ tremendous ~~ tricked ~~ troubled ~~ trusted

    ugly ~~ unaccepted ~~ unappreciated ~~ unbalanced ~~ unburdened ~~ uncanny ~~ uncomfortable ~~ unconcerned ~~ uneven ~~ unfit ~~ unfriendly ~~ united ~~ unjust ~~ unknown ~~ unneeded ~~ unpleasant ~~ unreal ~~ unruly ~~ unwise ~~ uplifted ~~ used ~~ useless

    vacant ~~ vague ~~ vain ~~ valid ~~ valued ~~ vexed ~~ vicious ~~ victimized ~~ victorious ~~ violated ~~ vivid ~~ void

    wacky ~~ warlike ~~ warm ~~ warmhearted ~~ warned ~~ wary ~~ wasted ~~ weak ~~ wealthy ~~ weary ~~ weird ~~ whole ~~ wild ~~ willful ~~ wishful ~~ witty ~~ worldly ~~ worse ~~ worthy ~~ wounded ~~ wrong

    yearning ~~ yellow ~~ yielding ~~ young ~~ youthful

    zany ~~ zealous

    Possible Synonyms for ANGRY Possible Synonyms for HAPPY
    acrimonious
    angry
    annoyed
    choleric
    enraged
    furious
    incensed
    inflamed
    infuriated
    irate
    irked
    irritated
    mad
    miffed
    provoked
    resentful
    upset
    blissful
    chipper
    contented
    delighted
    ecstatic
    elated
    euphoric
    exhilarated
    glad
    happy
    jolly
    jovial
    joyful
    merry
    pleased
    rapturous
    thrilled

     

    Happy
    delighted
    joyful
    festive
    contented
    complacent
    satisfied
    serene
    comfortable
    peaceful
    tranquil
    ecstatic
    rapturous
    elated
    transported
    enthusiastic
    inspired
    glad
    beatific
    pleased
    blissful
    cheerful
    genial
    cheery
    sunny
    high-spirited
    exultant
    light-hearted
    buoyant
    debonair
    bright
    free & easy
    airy
    exuberant
    saucy
    jaunty
    lively
    spirited
    animated
    jubilant
    vivacious
    brisk
    sparkling
    merry
    mirthful
    hilarious
    exhilarated
    jovial
    jolly
    playful
    gleeful
    frisky
    Sad
    restfallen
    despondent
    disheartened
    discouraged
    low
    low spirited
    ill at ease
    sorrowful
    downcast
    dejected
    unhappy
    depressed
    disconsolate
    melancholy
    out of sorts
    heavy-hearted
    discontented
    glum
    moody
    moping
    sullen
    somber
    sulky
    joyless
    spiritless
    dismal
    dark
    clouded
    frowning
    mournful
    dreadful
    oppressed
    downhearted
    flat
    dull
    gloomy
    cheerless
    woeful
    woebegone
    dreary
    in the dumps
    Angry
    resentful
    annoyed
    inflamed
    provoked
    incensed
    infuriated
    offended
    irritated
    sullen
    wrought up
    worked up
    indignant
    irate
    enraged
    sulky
    bitter
    virulent
    acrimonious
    boiling
    furious
    in a stew
    up in arms
    in a huff
    turning
    wrathful
    Hurt
    injured
    offended
    grieved
    distressed
    in pain
    sad
    suffering
    afflicted
    worried
    aching
    crushed
    pathetic
    victimized
    heartbroken
    hapless
    in despair
    agonized
    tragic
    tortured
    piteous
    woeful
    rueful
    mournful
    Afraid
    fearful
    frightened
    in fear
    timid
    chicken
    nervous
    diffident
    fainthearted
    scared
    trembling
    tremulous
    shaky
    apprehensive
    fidgety
    restful
    aghast
    terrified
    pannicked
    quaking
    cowardly
    hysterical
    yellow
    alarmed
    shocked
    horrified
    insecure
    anxious
    worried
    threatened
    menaced
    upset
    misgiving
    doubtful
    suspicious
    hesitant
    irresolute
    awed
    dismayed
    appalled
    petrified
    Interested
    concerned
    affected
    fascinated
    engrossed
    intrigued
    absorbed
    excited
    curious
    inquisitive
    inquiring
    nosy
    snoopy
    Fearless
    encouraged
    courageous
    secure
    reassured
    bold
    brave
    daring
    gallant
    herioc
    self-reliant
    spirited
    resolute
    stout hearted
    enterprising
    hardy
    determined
    audacious
    dauntless
    certain
    Doubtful
    unbelieving
    skeptical
    distrustful
    suspicious
    dubious
    uncertain
    questioning
    wavering
    hesitant
    perplexed
    indecisive
    Eager
    keen
    earnest
    intent
    ardent
    zealous
    anxious
    enthusiastic
    avid
    hot-headed
    desirous

    Health Vocabulary - word search

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      N   I   M   Q   N   M   I   H   X  
    A O D S P E R M C E L L S T L U K G S
      R   O   A   Q   K   V   U   G   E  
    G H G M C G P U B E R T Y I C G N F H
      J   R   R   C   Y   T   T   O   U  
    P R J E O J I G V M R O S A M Y P T L
      Y   P   W   N   S   S   R   F   E  
    Z U V F P I T Z E L S Z O Y P B V G G
      H   Z   D   H   G   H   G   O   G  
    G B J L D N K L S W L H W L Z G N C S
      M   Z   A   N   P   A   A   E   E  
    M H E R E D I T Y C U X N N E N A L Q
      V   T   R   I   L   R   D   E   L  
    C C H R O M O S O M E S T S S A C S L
      V   G   M   P   Z   R   S   B   O  

    chromosomes / gene
    growth spurts/ pituitary glands
    heredity / puberty
    hormones / sperm cells
    pediatrician / DNA
    egg cells / endocrine glands


    It is happy She is sad They are silly men He is angry
    Happy Sad Silly Angry
    He is scared He is tall / He is very tall He is short / He is very short  
    Scared The man on your left is (very) tall The man on your right is (quite) short  
           
    He is skinny He is fat    
    The man in front of the mirror is skinny (negative meaning) The other man is fat (negative meaning)    
    He is thin He is overweight    
    The man in front of the mirror is thin (negative meaning) The other man is overweight (negative meaning)    
    He is slender He is plump    
    The man in front of the mirror is slim (positive meaning) The other man is plump (neutral meaning)    

    He is thin

    He is stocky

       

    The man in front of the mirror is slender (positive meaning)

    The other man is stocky (neutral meaning)

       
           

    It is a beautiful car

    He is an ugly man

    He is an handsome man

    She is a pretty girl

    It is a beautiful car
    Beautiful (women only)

    He is an ugly man
    Ugly (man and woman)

    He is an handsome man
    Hansome (man only)

    She is a pretty girl
    Pretty (girls only)

    Here is a good looking baby

    There's nothing attractive about me

       

    Here is a good looking baby
    Good looking
    (men/women/boys)

    There's nothing attractive about me
    Attractive (men, women, boys or girls)

       
           

     



    An apple a day keeps the Doctor away

    An apple a day keeps the doctor away
    Apple in the morning - Doctor's warning
    Roast apple at night - starves the doctor outright
    Eat an apple going to bed - knock the doctor on the head
    Three each day, seven days a week - ruddy apple, ruddy cheek
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