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Laughter Is the Best Medicine!

Aurora / Southlands, Chiropractic, Health News, Lone Tree, Nutrition and Health Tips / February 13, 2018 by Hatch Chiropractic Wellness Team

Laughter is the best medicine parker co chiropractor adviceDid You KNOW……

… that laughter (even “fake” laughter or just thinking about laughter!) lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, boosts the immune system

 laughter truly is “the best medicine.” Laughing has outstanding benefits

Just some of the functions of laughter include its ability to:

  • -Boost the immune system and circulatory system
  • -Enhance oxygen intake
  • -Stimulate the heart and lungs
  • -Relax muscles throughout the body
  • -Trigger the release of endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers)
  • -Ease digestion/soothe stomach aches
  • -Relieve pain
  • -Balance blood pressure
  • -Improve mental functions (i.e., alertness, memory, creativity)

1. Laughter Increases Natural Killer Cells in Cancer Patients:

“Natural killer cells are the body’s natural defense against tumors. In the mid-1990s, Dr. Berk of Loma Linda University in California found that laughter actually increases the number of natural killer cells in cancer patients.” -Science Daily

2. The Science of Laughter and Hopefulness:

Many of laughter’s positive effects are the result of the hormones laughter stimulates, called catecholamines. Catecholamines trigger the release of endorphins the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals that reduce pain and stimulate elation.

According to a research team at Texas A&M University, each laugh relieves stress … reduces anxiety … lifts energy … and even cultivates hope. In fact, the team found that laughter therapy could lead to significant increases in hopefulness.

David H. Rosen, one of the researchers who carried out the study, told Science Daily that humor specifically fosters hope by blocking negative thoughts with positive ones. The positive emotions generated through humor can enhance our belief in overcoming obstacles, an important psychological aspect of hope.

This is just one reason laughter is becoming an important treatment element in many integrative cancer treatment centers.” – Science Daily.

3. Laughter Can Be as Healthy as Exercise:

According to an article in The Telegraph, “Doctors describe ‘mirthful laughter’ as the equivalent of ‘internal jogging’ because it lowers bloop pressure and boosts immunity!

Dr. Lee Berk of Loma Linda University in California led the study. “The body’s response to repetitive laughter is similar to the effect of repetitive exercise,” he remarked.

For the study, 14 volunteers watched either …

  • A stressful 20 minute clip of the war film Saving Private Ryan
  • An extract from a comedy or stand-up routine

Afterward, blood samples showed a drop in stress hormones and an increase in immune T cells for those who watched the comedy. Their blood pressure readings dropped, too.

4. Laughter Can Dramatically Boost Heart Health:

“In 1997, Dr. Berk studied laughter in relation to diabetic heart patients. One group watched a television comedy every day for a year, while a control group did not.

Results at one year were astonishing:
The comedy-viewing group required less blood-pressure medication
Only 8% of the comedy viewers had another heart attack, compared with 42% of those in the control group

Results from this and other similar studies suggest that “laughercise” could be a great way to reduce heart disease and diabetes and regulate the body’s vital functions—especially for those who find physical activity difficult or impossible

5. Fake Laughing and Even Just Thinking About Laughing Is Good For You!:

Whether its a deep, hearty belly laugh, genuine chuckle, a forced fake laugh, or even the thought of laughing….. Many studies show it all has the same healthy effect!!!

Dr. Berk’s early research showed that just anticipating a good laugh can benefit your health by raising levels of feel-good endorphins and an immunity- enhancing hormone.

So go ahead and LAUGH IT UP! It’s healthy, fun and FREE.

****Hope you enjoyed this article of LAUGHTER. Now go laugh it up. For your heart, your health, and your HAPPINESS.

 

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