Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine
April 30, 20136. Laughing can help to relieve pain
When you laugh your brain releases feel good endorphins that promote a natural sense of well-being. Some experts say that laughing is natures medicine-free muscle relaxant. There have been studies that show humor lessons pain symptoms after surgical procedures.
7. Laughter is a stress reliever
Laughter reduces the levels of hormones that are linked to stress such as dopamine, cortisol, and epinephrine . It also can relax your body for up to 45 minutes after a good laughing session.
8. Laughter makes you look young
When you laugh, you use up to 15 muscles to smile and this promotes increased blood flow around your face which makes you look younger.
9. Laughter affects blood sugar levels
It's true! It has been discovered through research that laughing can have a positive impact on your blood sugar levels. It is thought that laughter may keep your blood sugar levels from spiking by impacting the neuroendocrine system.
10. Laughing is contagious!
There's the old saying: laugh and the whole world laughs with you. When you see people laughing, even when you are not in on the joke or shared moment, often times you can't help but to smile or giggle too. Just watch the video below and see for yourself! If you don't laugh out loud, you are sure to at least smile!
So get out there and Live, Love, Laugh!