"Laughter is the best medicine"

According to various studies and reports, laughter really is the best medicine.

 

Laughing is good for the human body as it triggers the release of endorphins and natural painkillers which can temporarily minimise the pain that a person feels. Laughter also contributes to the overall boosting of the immune system as it has been proven to decrease stress hormones whilst also increasing the rate at which antibodies and the immune cells respond to infection, thus improving the resistance of a person’s body to disease. All of us have probably had a good hearty laugh and noticed that the physical tension that you have is relieved and you feel more relaxed. This is because laughing affects your muscles and blood vessels allowing them to function more efficiently which helps protect the body against heart attacks and other cardio-related problems.

Laughter not only positively impacts the physical body, but there are also benefits that come from laughing which are linked to your mental health and social wellbeing.

Laughing gets rid of weighty emotions such as anxiety, sadness and loss and replaces them with happiness, elation and joy. Laughing is a way of telling your mind that you are not allowed to feel down and therefore may change your perspective over certain situations and even enhance your outlook on life. After a long day at work, laughter is an easy way of allowing you and your body to relax and recharge so that you become more focused on everyday activities which effectively allows you to accomplish more during the day.

Laughter has many social benefits which can affect you and the people around you. Shared laughter is a way of keeping relationships fresh and fun, whether it is a personal relationship or a work relationship. It can help set up new bonds with people as well as strengthen existing bonds so that they last longer. Laughter also helps diffuse conflict and can be a form of union between people during hard times.

So yes, laughter is the best medicine out there and can cure any dilemma, situation or problem that arises. The roaring sound of laughter is contagious and once it is shared with people around you, not only will your mood, health and emotional state improve but theirs will too. This powerful tool is priceless which makes it all the more fun, effective and easy to use so there is no excuse for not taking your dose of this medicine every day.