Laughter, Why not give it a try?
Originally published in the Eldorado/Silver Legacy/Circus Circus Hotel Newsletter August 2017
Laughter
is the tonic, the relief…for pain
Charlie Chaplin
Cancer Treatment Center of America said “We were born with
the gift of laughter. Laughter is a natural medicine. It lifts our spirits and
makes us feel happy. Laughter is a contagious emotion. It can bring people
together. It can help us feel more alive and empowered.”
What are the benefits of
laughter?
According to Mayo Clinic, the long-term effects are;
Improve your immune system.
Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can
affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your
immunity. In contrast, positive thoughts can actually release neuron-peptides
that help fight stress and potentially more-serious illnesses.
Relieve pain. Laughter may
ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers.
Increase personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult
situations. It also helps you connect with other people.
Improve your mood. Many people
experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help
lessen your depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier.
Medical
Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy published a study entitled Effects of Laughter Therapy on Anxiety, Stress, Depression and Quality
of Life in Cancer Patients “laughing therapy relaxes the muscles
and improves breathing. It raises the pain threshold, increases tolerance and
improves psychological well-being. It also increases friendliness and
collaboration and facilitates group identity, solidarity and cohesiveness. By
decreasing stress-making hormones floating in the blood, laughter removes the
effects of stress. Some studies have shown that laughter therapy is effective
on anxiety, depression, stress, quality of life, insomnia, sleep quality, and
radiation dermatitis”
How to improve your humor
Start to smile more
Find things what make you
laugh—pictures, movies, books..etc.
Find a way to laugh at the
situation you’re in even if it’s difficult
Spend time with people who
make you laugh
Look For Humor
everyday
Give yourself permission to play
Adjust Your
Environment to be positive
Fake it until you make it
Laughter Yoga------TEDMED Live Talk by Dr. Madan Kataria
Links
http://bit.ly/2fu9MfR
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