Yes — but not in words. Your cells do not understand English or Filipino. They do, however, understand chemistry, the language of the body. You see, your brain translates every thought you have, every emotion you feel, into a chemical message. For example: Stress becomes cortisol and adrenaline. Love and safety become oxytocin and serotonin. Gratitude and calm become dopamine and endorphins. How cells talk  The human body has an estimated 37.2 trillion cells that swim in chemical messages 24/7. Neuroscientist Candace Pert, considered the mother of psychoneuroimmunology, presents the idea that emotions are chemical molecules linking mind and body. She authored the book “Molecules of Emotion: Why You Feel the Way You Feel” and showed how immune cells have receptors for neuropeptides — the same molecules your brain makes when you are anxious, happy or afraid.  In other words, your immune system eavesdrops on your emotional state. They are one network speaking the same language. So, when you are hopeful, kind to yourself, and feel secure, they receive this message: “It’s safe to repair.” As a result, your digestion improves, immunity strengthens, and wounds heal faster. But when you are stuck in fear, self-criticism, or constantly rushing and trying to catch your breath, your cells get the message: “Danger.” They respond by getting inflamed, conserving energy and sleeping poorly.  This is not magic. It is the science of how thoughts, nerves and immunity interact. Talking to your cells will not cure disease by itself. And it is never a substitute for medical care. But how you talk to yourself changes the chemical environment in which healing happens.  How to talk to your cells  Did you know self-compassion can lower inflammatory markers? When you speak, be specific and kind. Your cells respond better to kind words rather than harsh criticism. Instead of saying “I hate my stomach,” try this: Put a hand on your tummy and say, “Thank you for digesting my food so well. So let’s relax now.”  Visualize the images of real bio­logy. Not light beams. Imagine real physiology: blood flowing easily, heart beating rhythmically, shoulders softening up, gut calming, immune cells moving efficiently. The brain uses similar pathways this way: imagination and action.  Therefore, match your words with the outcome. Your cells listen more to what you do than what you say. Sleep, hydration, sunlight, exercise, laughter and human connection. Ultimately, it’s not whether your cells are listening. They are. The question is: what are you telling them today and every day of your life?  *** Affirmation: “ I speak life over myself.”  Love and light.