Physical and Emotional Benefits of Laughter

“A sense of humour… is needed armour. Joy in one’s heart and some laughter on one’s lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.” — Hugh Sidey

Laughter is a potent medicine with so much power to heal and to rejuvenate your body. Your ability to laugh easily and often is great for overcoming problems and enhancing your physical and emotional health.
Laughter is a priceless medicine,  totally free, infused with  fun, no overdose but with an overload of benefits

Laughter is a stress-reducer.

Laughter works like an antidepressant Laughter increases the level of health-enhancing hormones, like endorphins and also increases the number of antibody-producing cells. When you laugh, it activates the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain and thus reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline and dopamine.
A good, heartfelt laugh relieves physical tension and stress thereby easing up your muscles. Laughter helps you relax and recharge. It increases your energy, enabling you to stay cheerful and focused.

Laughter boosts the immune system.

Laughter strengthens your immune system. It increases infection-fighting antibodies, give you a stronger immune cell which invariably improves your resistance to disease.  and protects you from the damaging effects of stress.

Laughter protects your heart

Laughter protects your heart. Laughter has an anti-inflammatory effect that improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. It also provides a good workout for the heart.

Laughter builds Confidence

Laughter can provide you with a full-body wake-up call that will energize and refresh your body. Laughter boosts your oxygen intake and releases endorphins; the feel-good hormones, this will keep you happy, make you feel confident.  And with confidence, you will have the courage and strength to face challenges.

Laughter helps in Internal workout: 

Laughter stimulates your body. A good hearty laugh exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs, works out the shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed afterwards. It also exercises the face muscles, making you to glow and look younger.

Adds joy and zest to your life

Laughter makes you feel good and produce positive vibes which remain with you even after the laughter subsides. It gives you a positive and optimistic outlook when faced with disappointments, and loss. Laughter can inspire hope during difficult situations. It can boost your mood and help diminishes your pain, Using laughter to overcome challenges enhance your life

During the most difficult of times, a laugh or a smile goes a long way toward improving your feelings and adding zest to buoy up your life.

Do not let a day go by without you laughing. Find something that will make you laugh. Take it up as a challenge, like an exercise and make a conscious effort to laugh. Laughter may help you to live longer.