The Importance of Laughter
The importance of laughter to our health and well-being is becoming increasingly more recognized by the medical profession, health care providers, as well as the population at large.
Nothing is more personal than your smile and your laughter. They are your personal signature and are totally unique to you.
Babies start laughing when they are 10 -12 weeks old. When they laugh their whole body jumps and bounces. Everything in their small bodies is engaged in a laughter that is innocent, pure and totally without inhibition.
Children at the age of 5 laugh on the average 400 times a day. Unfortunately that greatly diminishes as we get older. Mature adults laugh on the average 4- 6 times a day.
If people only realized how good laughter is for them. It is a very powerful force that effects the whole body. Breath released during a hearty laugh has been measured as fast as 170 miles per hour.
The physical benefits of laughter are phenomenal. It stimulates the brain, the nervous system, the respiratory system, the hormonal system, and the body's muscles.
In addition, it lowers blood pressure, lightens depression, strengthens the immune system and reduces stress.
For us to stay healthy, we need to release built-up tensions. Many people release their tensions by doing exercise, Yoga, Tai Chi, or meditation. There is however a simpler way, and that is laughter.
When we laugh, even chuckle, the entire body works toward improving your health and well-being.
Laughter is also a pain reliever, as it triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, which provide a temporary distraction from the pain.
Medical professionals have recognized the powers of laughter and are starting to use humor and laughter in the treatment of patients.
Laughing is totally natural. It's organic; naturally sweet, 100% wholesome; has no chemicals; no preservatives; no artificial additives; you don't require batteries; it's low in energy consumption and
Nothing is more personal than your smile and your laughter. They are your personal signature and are totally unique to you.
Babies start laughing when they are 10 -12 weeks old. When they laugh their whole body jumps and bounces. Everything in their small bodies is engaged in a laughter that is innocent, pure and totally without inhibition.
Children at the age of 5 laugh on the average 400 times a day. Unfortunately that greatly diminishes as we get older. Mature adults laugh on the average 4- 6 times a day.
If people only realized how good laughter is for them. It is a very powerful force that effects the whole body. Breath released during a hearty laugh has been measured as fast as 170 miles per hour.
The physical benefits of laughter are phenomenal. It stimulates the brain, the nervous system, the respiratory system, the hormonal system, and the body's muscles.
In addition, it lowers blood pressure, lightens depression, strengthens the immune system and reduces stress.
For us to stay healthy, we need to release built-up tensions. Many people release their tensions by doing exercise, Yoga, Tai Chi, or meditation. There is however a simpler way, and that is laughter.
When we laugh, even chuckle, the entire body works toward improving your health and well-being.
Laughter is also a pain reliever, as it triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, which provide a temporary distraction from the pain.
Medical professionals have recognized the powers of laughter and are starting to use humor and laughter in the treatment of patients.
Laughing is totally natural. It's organic; naturally sweet, 100% wholesome; has no chemicals; no preservatives; no artificial additives; you don't require batteries; it's low in energy consumption and