Dr. Budd presents the principles of this powerful, scientifically validated program, which weaves together ancient and modern insights into human behavior, neurophysiology, language, and spirituality. Indeed, you are what you say; your words play a major role in determining, not just reflecting, your health and well-being. Identifying the "Ten Linguistic Viruses" that damage health, Dr. Budd shows how to combat the ravages of anger, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and many chronic-stress related ailments by changing what you say to yourself and others.For example, you'll learn to communicate more effectively through Requests (and get the other person to commit to a response); Promises you can honor (by not pledging more than you can deliver); Declarations (to inform others of your true feelings); Assessments (in which you make judgments); and Assertions (statements for which you can provide evidence).Tests at the beginning of the book help you assess how your thoughts and feelings are affecting your health. Each chapter introduces a key principle of Dr. Budd's program supported by real-life examples, followed by exercises proven to help readers put principles into action. Tests at the end will help you see how much your health, with your language, has improved.