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10. Practice affirmations for health. Your thoughts create your reality, and therefore you can use your thoughts, words, and actions to re-program your body's cells to encourage optimum health.

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1. I allow my body to return to its natural also look at, PTSD and Applied Kinesiology Techniques to Help state of vibrant health.
2. I love my body and every cell in it.
3. I accept perfect health now.
4. I listen lovingly to my body's messages.

As always, we at Pavia Day Spa wish you good health, happiness, abundance, joy, and laughter. We hope to see you soon.