Laughter Therapy for a Better Health?

Laughter is the best medicine… one of the oldest quote in the book, and not without any wisdom to it.  How many times do we see people with positive vibes live more healthy, prosperous lives?  Is it just good karma, or is it just a coincidence?

Nothing ever happens without a reason, and this is a fact.  Even Newton have known about it as he proclaimed that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.  So, laughing your heart out would send ripples of positive energy that will cause only the good things to come as a result.  The wisest of sages have known that laughter heals and there’s always something good in feeling happy.

I was just watching TV last night when a local news reported of this woman healed from her cancer.   Any magic pill?  None, really.  She had only four months to live and as you’ve guessed it, she just wanted to spend this time – in joy.  She would watch her fave comedy flicks everyday or get a dose of humor from the web… and laugh her heart out to forget about her tragic illness.  Doctors were even dumbfounded of her miracle recovery.

Laughter really heals and researchers have found that it is indeed good for living healthy.  Today’s modern lifestyle is stress-ridden and we can all have a one, laughing escape from it all.

We all know that stress causes sickness, some of which are unexplainable, and the cure is up to us to find out.  Laughter reduces stress by releasing cortisols and adrenaline into your body.  This means laughter increases the production of antibodies in your cells, enhancing your T-cells, making your body’s immune system – stronger.  Not only will you have an improved mood, but you also reduce your risk from muscle pains.

Given a choice between the two: Laughter is a much better emotional release than crying… or better yet, cry yourself with tears of joy.  Laughing doesn’t only cleanses your blood and boost your heart’s health, but it’s also a good cardio workout.  Studies even say that laughing 100 times daily is equivalent to a 20-minute cardio routine.  For this reason, we see laughter yoga having avid followers all over the world.

Remember that when you’re feeling happy, you can also think more clearly. Feelings of sadness, guilt, and anger are destructive.  If possible, control these negative emotions.  Why cry when you can just – laugh?

Laughter can be very contagious.  Even the funny sound of one’s laughter can trigger a cacophony of laughing sounds.  You can set a time daily to watch your funny flicks at home or at the movies, or you may spend a weekend with friends at a comedy club downtown.  Laughter must be real, but if you don’t feel like doing it – you can fake it until the situation seems too absurd to bring out the tiniest giggle in you.

Laughter is one of the best stress management therapy around and the best thing is – it’s free for all ages to enjoy!