Laughter is the Best Medicine
July 1st, 2008How do you feel after a good laugh? Happy? High? Elated? Energized?
Studies have shown the physiological benefits of laughter include:
Reduced Blood Pressure
Reduces stress hormones
Increases muscle flexion in the abdomin
Boosts the immune system and raises infection-fighting cells and proteins
Helps respiration
Triggers the release of endorphins
Provides a general sense of well being
A good belly laugh is like “internal jogging” for cardiac conditioning. What makes you laugh a hearty laugh?
Yesterday I went with my family to see the movie “Get Smart”. What a fun show, and the ending was so funny. I was laughing so hard that I was crying.
Man did I feel good when that show was over. Go see the movie or whatever comedy will get you rolling with a good laugh. It’s good for the body and surely doesn’t hurt the soul.
Namaste,
Annette
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