Thursday, September 29, 2011

Laughter and your Health

There is a popular saying that "laughter is the best medicine." It is a manifestation of joy; an expression of mirth. It's making joyful sounds and movements with the face and body. It 's a demonstration of amusement and contentment. When you rejoice about something, you become exhilarated with lively and pleasurable sensations.

The medical profession has long known the merits that laughter can bring to patients with serious illnesses. Terminally ill patients are often encouraged to watch movies that make them laugh. A glad and rejoicing heart works as a medicine in the body. Laughter can cause the body to produce chemicals that naturally boost the immune system.

Laughter causes the release of endorphin, which are the body's natural pain relief hormones. It relieves tension, anxiety, shame and guilt, and helps one maintain a positive attitude even in negative situations.

In addition, it is able to raise energy levels, thereby completely getting rid of depression. It helps reduce stress that comes in the course of your daily activities. It also improves your emotional and mental health, and ultimately creates a sense of well-being within you.

People laugh for many reasons, but laughing to improve your health is what I am promoting here because it is the key benefit you will get whenever you laugh. Although laughing is a psychological response to humor, you can initiate laughter without the influence of an external agency. The interesting thing here is that whichever way it comes, the benefits are the same.

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