Audible - Listen and learn: Lesson 13 - Health (2)
Conversation 1
Doctor: So, what seems to be the trouble, then?
Mike: I don’t know. It’s my back. It’s my neck. It’s my whole body – and my legs hurt.
Doctor: I see. And how long have you had the pain?
Mike: Well, it comes and goes, but it started about a week ago.
Doctor: I see. And have you had any other symptoms?
Mike: Well, I find it a bit difficult to breathe sometimes, you know, for example if I’m climbing the stairs or running for a bus. What do you think it is?
Doctor: I’m not sure. I need to do some tests. Have you had anything like this before?
Mike: Not really. It just started quite recently.
Doctor: Do you smoke?
Mike: Yes. I know I shouldn’t. But I can’t stop.
Doctor: How many cigarettes do you smoke a day?
Mike: I don’t know. About a packet.
Doctor: So, 20 cigarettes a day. And do you do any exercise?
Mike: Not really. I know I should go to the gym, but I’m usually quite tired after work.
Doctor: Well, you could definitely cut down on the amount you smoke. And some gentle exercise would be good. You don’t need to go the gym, actually. Just walking for about 20 minutes a day would be good.
Mike: OK, well, that’s good advice. Thanks. Are you going to give me any medicine?
Doctor: Not yet. Let’s see what the results of the tests are first.
Mike: OK, doctor. Thanks.
Conversation 2
Amanda: I read a really interesting article in Life and Health magazine last week.
Saul: Oh, yes, what did it say?
Amanda: It said that if you stop eating meat and cut down on processed food you can live for a lot longer.
Saul: Really?
Amanda: Yep, it says that eating red meat and a lot of processed food, like crispsand burgers, is one of the biggest health risks.
Saul: Well, I try and eat healthy food. You know, I usually buy organicfruit and veg because it’s healthier.
Amanda: So do I. I also do quite a lot of keep fit and yoga.
Saul: Yeah, it’s really important to exercise.
Amanda: I think if you have a balanced diet and exercise regularly you can stay healthier.
Saul: Yeah, definitely. I’ve also stopped smoking and I drink less these days.
Amanda: That’s good. You really need to look after yourself.
Saul: Yes. You’re right. Another thing I do is eat oily fish and take vitamin supplements.
Amanda: Well, you definitely need to keep your joints working! I use herbal remedies as well rather than taking pills.
Saul: Oh, yeah. That’s a good idea.
Amanda: I find if I drink camomile tea in the evening, it helps relax me.
Saul: That sounds good. I think I’ll try that.