1. Laughter is a Stress Buster

    It reduces the levels of the stress hormones
    epinephrine and cortisol.

2. Laughter Strengthens the Immune System

    The immune system is important in maintaining
    good health by keeping infections, allergies and
    cancers at bay:

    Recent research into the effects of laughter by
    Dr. Lee S. Berk, Professor at Loma Linda
    University, California, USA, demonstrates that
    laughter will increase the count of natural killer
    cells (NK cells - a type of white cell) and
    antibody levels.

    Laughter therapy helps to increase antibodies
    (Immunoglobulin A) in the mucous of the nose
    and respiratory passages.

3. Laughter is Anti-aging

    Laughter tones facial muscles and expressions.
    Laughter causes an increase in blood supply to
    the face, which is why some people look
    flushed. This nourishes the skin and makes it glow.
    People look younger and have more fun when they
    laugh!

4. Laughter is Aerobic Exercise

    Laughter stimulates heart and blood circulation and
    is equivalent to any other standard aerobic exercise.
    Dr. William Fry, Standford University, USA
    claims one minute of laughter is equal to 10
    minutes on the rowing machine.
    The singular benefit almost everybody derives
     is a sense of well-being because more oxygen
     is taken in during laughter.

     Laughter is an exercise regime suitable for all, including
     people confined to a bed or a wheelchair.

5. Laughter is Internal Jogging

     Laughter massages the internal organs by enhancing
     the blood supply and increasing their efficiency.
     This is especially good for proper bowel movement.
      Laughter exercises the abdominal muscles and
      helps to improve muscle tone.

 6. Laughter is a Natural Pain Killer

      Laughter increases the levels of endorphins – the
      body’s natural pain killers. Norman Cousins, an
      American journalist who was suffering from an
      in able disease of the spine, benefited from
      laughter therapy in a situation when all painkillers
      were ineffective.

      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.

 7. Laughter Can Control High Blood Pressure

      Laughter helps to control blood pressure by
      reducing the release of stress-related hormones.
      Experiments have demonstrated that a 10-
      minute laughter session leads to a reduction of
     10-20 mm in blood pressure. This however
      does not mean that patients taking 2-3 tablets
      for blood pressure every day will be completely
      cured.

8. Laughter Can Help Relieve Depression and Anxiety

      The stress and strain of modern life takes a heavy
       toll on the human mind and body.

       Some people claim they sleep better, are less depressed,

       and can manage without prescribed anti-depressant
       pills and tranquilizers.

9. Laughter Alleviates Bronchitis and Asthma

      Laughter improves lung capacity and oxygen levels
      in the blood.

      Laughter Club members report a marked
      reduction in the frequency of asthma attacks.

10. Laughter Just Makes You Look and Feel Good

       Laugh and the world laughs with you. How you
       react to life is up to you. Live life laughing!
 

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