EP 1274 – Let’s Laugh

Laughter Is Good For Us – So Why Don’t We Use It More?

It has been shown that laughter (not just a quick giggle) reduces physical and emotional tension. Muscles tense in laughter and then relax profoundly for as long as 45 minutes. The more hearty, the more relaxing it is and the longer the positive effect. Laughter helps the body to produces endorphins, which are natural pain relievers.

A good belly laugh can stimulate your internal organs, increase your circulation, raise the level of oxygen in the blood and boost the immune system. A group of researchers found that laughing boisterously 100 times a day will give you the same effects as 10 minutes of rowing or 15 minutes on an exercise bike.

We know intrinsically that laughter is good for us, yet as we get older our laugh quota drops further and further. As adults, we need to examine what happened to our playful, fun, humourous side.

Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Let’s Laugh Day:

Find funny friends and co-workers and make it a point to hang out with them

Go old school and read the comics

Watch funny TV programs, movies and videos

Being able to laugh gives us the physical energy and mental resilience needed to survive.

Smile, Laugh Large and Fight ‘Terminal Seriousness’.

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