Living and Loving
“We all need people who will love and support us.”
Dr. Viktor E. Frankl, author of the best seller, Man’s Search for Meaning, wrote:
A key to maintaining good health is being able to get emotional support from other people. You have to have good relations with your intimates. There are cases on record of people who were called hopeless, but they pulled through because their belief not only in themselves, but in the people who were aiding them.
Love can prevent or correct physical ailments. Physicians prove this in study after study. Cancer victims, for instance, who have survived for long periods of time were consistently vigorous, assertive, optimistic, and had a history of constructive social relationships. Among pregnant women, complications are nearly three times less likely in a high support group than in a low support group.
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Support systems have been shown to reduce the amount of medication required and change the biochemistry of the immune system. On the other hand, those who feel abandoned and rejected often have to fight for their lives. Divorced individuals have twelve times the chance of contracting an illness during the year following a divorce than they normally would.
By realizing the value of positive relationships, we can come closer to controlling our health by involving ourselves with vital support networks.
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Good piece. Guess that pets extend a person’s life!
Thanks,
Clay
Thank you for sharing.
we all need love to live, that’s true!
Excellent article. Yes, I believe so too. thanks for sharing:) It can also make a difference in your mood.
I certainly believe this to be true. I wish I had more of a support group.
A very interesting and quite useful information.I wish I had the support of all my beloved ones always, whatever my age might be.
very true, life is really beautiful if you have someone to love you, very sweet article
Nice write!
I know a lot of health issues that are made well through relationships with others.Well composed with truth too. TX
A very enjoyable read my friend,Thanks for the article and really very well written Thanks
Very interesting, this makes a lot of sense.
Wonderful post… gives a lot of postive vibes and inspiration
Great post, I believe this to be true.
Nice one…
Good points.
A loving support group is essential for healthy living.