Laughter as the best medicine
- The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
Laughter research has been a hot topic in recent years. Laughter stimulates the immune system. A good laugh causes the brain to release endorphins, and can help release potentially harmful emotions. When you laugh, you can let go and relax.
A hearty laugh exercises many muscles in your body, including facial, abdominals, diaphragm, back and respiratory. It can even be an aerobic workout.
Most importantly, a good sense of humor gives us perspective. Humor is a wonderful coping mechanism!
Here’s an interesting paper I came across: 10 good reasons to laugh for no reason.
Wishing you lots of laughs today…
I think that laughter is the much sought after panacea for all ills, especially stress. These days I can’t even watch films that are not light-hearted. Everyone needs to laugh more and hone their sense of humor. Nice post!
Hi! I just read your 10 good reasons to laugh for no reason. I promise to laugh more often now and hopefully I will live forever, thanks to you!!
Thanks for the laugh Peter
I just revisited that link too & plan to put laugh! at the top of my daily to-do list…(not to live forever, but for the wrinkles aspect naturalment…)
Keli, I agree. I tend to gravitate towards light hearted entertainment… when I am taking some time out to relax, laughs are an added bonus!
One of these days I’m going to check out a laughter yoga class… will keep you posted!