The Power of Laughter
Laughter Therapy?Have you ever been around someone who just started to laugh for apparently no reason, and before you know it, you and everyone else in the room started laughing too?
Laughter is contagious, and it can create bonds, uplift a mood, increase the feeling of being connected to others. Did you know that having a great sense of humor can also affect your health in a postive way?
That's really good news, because having fun and laughing doesn't cost a cent, and has no age restrictions!What a tremendous resource we have in using laughter to heal, renew, dissolve stress, create intimacy, form friendships, defuses conflict, and it supports our emotional, mental and physical health.
Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh, and put problems back into perspective.Laughter is so good for you! (and it's free!) Try these sites for good, clean fun!
AhaJokes.com
CleanJoke.com
CleanLaugh.com
MyHumor.org
* Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes afterwards.
* Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
* Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
* Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
* Laughter makes you feel good, and the feeling you get remains with you long after it's over.
* Having a wonderful sense of humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, life changes, disappointments, and loss.
* Laughter can allow you to find the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most challenging of times, and go a long way toward making you feel better about your situation.
* Laughter dissolves emotions that cause stress. You can’t feel anxious, angry, or sad when you’re laughing.
* Laughter helps you relax and re-vitalize. It increases energy,helping you stay focused and creative.
* Laughter/humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening way.Don't Miss These Great Articles:
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