Benefits of Laughter
“Laughter is an instant vacation!” – Milton Berle
I often heard that “laughter is the best medicine” maybe because it is the most inexpensive drug free stress way of healing one’s soul. Laughter doesn’t cost anything which gives positive effects on the human body. Laughter is used in dealing illnesses, daily pressure in daily life and stress.
Some Benefits of Laughter
- Stress relief. Laughter distract stress, anger, guilt and other negative emotion.
- Reduces the level of stress hormone.
- Restore relationship because laughter serves as connection between two persons who enjoys in the company for each other.
- External and internal workout. Laughter exercises the muscle of your face which makes face looks fresh and young. It contracts the abs, works out the shoulders which leave muscles more relaxed.
- Good for circulatory system and respiratory system. Laughter provides workout for the heart and diaphragm which is good to the lungs.
- Cast aside thoughts of pains, aches, upcoming surgery or test and allows relaxation to flood the body.
- Laughter is contagious. Bring more laughter and people around you are more likely to laugh more and may improve your social interaction and reduce stress.
Don’t take life too seriously most specially the small irritation of your day. Instead of being frustrated, find time to laugh. Why not, enjoy humor books and films and involve in playful activities with your family.
October 5th, 2008 | Tags: laughter | Category: Healthy Lifestyle
| Subscribe to comments | Leave a comment | Trackback URL
