Laughter increases the levels of endorphins in our bodies,
which are natural pain-killers. Norman
Cousins, an American journalist who wrote “Anatomy of an Illness” was suffering
from an incurable disease of the spine.
Laughter therapy helped him when no pain-killer could. Endorphins released as a result of laughter
may help in reducing the intensity of pain in those suffering from arthritis,
spondylitis and muscular spasms of the body.
Many women have also reported a reduced frequency of migraine and
tension headaches. Norman Cousins recovered from what is usually a fatal
disease
He who laughs frequently is less likely to suffer from heart
attacks. ‘A light answer turneth away
wrath,’ says a proverb. An anger hijack
can be stopped by a joke.Laughter is certainly the best medicine.
- Watch films and television
features that make you laugh.
- Be with cheerful people. Avoid
the Cassandras and the Agony Uncles. Avoid toxic people.
- Read and share jokes on the
internet.
- Smile. Do not smother a laugh.
- Play with babies, make them
giggle.
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Buy balloons for
toddlers.
- Listen to laughter in a school
playground.
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