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. 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. You can be
happy by taking regular laughter breaks. There are a number of causes for high
blood pressure and heart disease like heredity, obesity, smoking and excessive
intake of saturated fats. But
stress is one of the main factors. Laughter
definitely helps control blood pressure by reducing the release of
stress-related hormones and bringing relaxation.
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