Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Craig Maltby, Editor
Giving thanks and better immune health
Well, it seems appropriate on this Thanksgiving eve that we direct you to some research showing that being 
grateful and having a constant sense of thankfulness can impact…you got it…your immune health.
A Kent State researcher has summed up his research showing that expressive writing featuring thoughts of gratitude can mentally and physically affect a person’s well being. Other observations from researchers at UC Davis and Univ. of Utah reflect similar findings.
So be thankful for all you have, or even for what little you have that still keeps you in the game. Your health will be better for it.
(Editor’s note: I don’t want to get too zany on Thanksgiving, so Thursdays with Munnie will return next week.)
November 26th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I’m glad to read that research backs this up. I know personally, that what I choose to focus on always seems to impact how I feel. If I focus on what’s wrong and negative, my day doesn’t go very well. But when I make the choice to ponder all that I have to be thankful for, it puts things in perspective. And then I find myself smiling … which is a good thing!
Thanks for this uplifting post. And happy Thanksgiving to you!
November 26th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Glad you got something from it, Debbie. Have a great holiday.
CM
November 27th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
I know giving thanks makes me feel better, and when someone says thank you to me, it always puts a smile on my face………………………..:)
Craig, I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.
November 27th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Thanks,Lisa. I’m winding down a great T-Day watching an old James Bond movie with my family. Doesn’t get much better. Hope yours was a great one as well.