A very intriguing study was conducted in Israel. A drop of blood was taken from a test subject and displayed on a screen. The image revealed a fascinating scene: bacteria moving sluggishly—almost casually, like strollers on an evening walk—while macrophages, the blood cells responsible for maintaining blood purity, remained dormant. They act like sanitary workers or disinfectants, with a mission to eliminate anything foreign.
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But... they seemed to be asleep. They failed to notice the bacteria moving right past them.
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Then, the subject was shown a funny movie—a comedy—and their mood began to lift. That is when things got truly interesting.
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A macrophage suddenly woke up and immediately set about its duties. It rolled up to a bacterium and began devouring it with gusto. Perhaps it was lunchtime and the cell had worked up a hearty appetite? In reality, the explanation is far more fascinating.
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The mind-body connection has long been a topic of discussion, supported by ample evidence. What makes this particular study so interesting, however, is how sensitively our immune cells react to our mood. And there is more.
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Let us highlight a crucial point:
"The drop of blood had been separated from its host. The host was sitting in another room, yet his mood—in some inexplicable way—influenced the drop of blood located elsewhere."
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This suggests the existence of information channels through which waves of consciousness can affect an object far removed from the source of that consciousness.
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Yet, there is another side to this study. The subject was also shown clips from a horror movie. And what happened then? At the same time, strange things began to happen within the drop of blood. That was when the bacteria sprang into action!
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They suddenly came to life, perked up, and—somehow—multiplied. They began to act as if they owned the place, even going so far as to attack the macrophages. The macrophages started to back away and scatter in all directions—at least, those that were quick enough to do so.
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The principle is clear: one’s state of consciousness is a crucial factor in maintaining our internal ecology—and not just our own.
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After all, as noted earlier, waves of consciousness radiate into the surrounding environment, influencing even distant cells within one’s own bloodstream.
And not just one’s own.
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My children and relatives share my blood. This means my mood affects the state of my children's macrophages, regardless of whether they are right beside me or on another continent. It means my state of consciousness plays a role in what might be called "familial immunity."
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A funny story comes to mind in this context—one told to me by a patient who was a watchmaker.
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As we know, watchmaking is precision work requiring intense focus and exact movements. Yet, at times, the index finger of his left hand would start to twitch while he worked. Clearly, it is impossible to work in such a state. So, what does he do?
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He doesn't massage the finger, take magnesium to relieve the spasms, or rest his hand. Instead, he picks up the phone and calls his mother, who lives far away—thousands of kilometers off. Do you think he’s asking for her advice on how to stop the annoying tremor?
You’d be mistaken.
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Let’s listen to what he says:
"Mom, you’re worrying about me again! Stop fretting—I can't get any work done!"
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If even a mother's mild anxiety can trigger physiological irregularities in her son, imagine the impact of major emotional shocks. From this point, we take a significant step toward understanding the true nature of things.
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And the conclusion is simple:
The old formula—"It’s my life; I’ll do whatever I want with it"—is hopelessly outdated.
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"Our state of consciousness determines the immune health of our children, relatives, and loved ones"—this is how we must view life now.
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This means we need to find a way to generate euphoria, joy, and happiness—and ideally, in the greatest possible abundance.
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P.S.
This also sheds light on the phenomenon of Norman Cousins, who cured himself of a terminal, incurable illness through laughter. Reflection led Cousins ​​to an obvious realization: if negative emotions suppress the endocrine system and trigger disease, then positive emotions—by activating that same system—can stimulate recovery. Moreover, everyone possesses a simple, accessible healing tool: laughter. The old adage "Laughter is the best medicine" was revealed to have a solid physiological basis.
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In 1976, Norman Cousins ​​published his autobiographical book, *Anatomy of an Illness (As Perceived by the Patient)*, which caused a sensation. Drawing on his own experience, the author demonstrated that a positive emotional state could cure even a severe illness.

"The Man Who Made Death Laugh"