Laugh!

Do you know?

Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones.

• Laughter increases the level of health-enhancing hormones.

Laughter increases the number of antibody-producing cells and enhances the effectiveness of T cells. All this means a stronger immune system .

A good belly laugh exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs and even works out the shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed afterward. It even provides a good workout for the heart.

Find Humor In Your Life: Instead of complaining about life's frustrations, try to laugh about them. Think of how it will sound as a story you could tell to your friends, and then see if you can laugh about it now. With this attitude, you may also find yourself being more lighthearted and silly, giving yourself and those around you more to laugh about. Approach life in a more mirthful way and you'll find you're less stressed about negative events, and you'll achieve the health benefits of laughter.

Read the full artivle: The Laughing Cure by Elizabeth Scott, M.S