“We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter. I definitely want to contribute to that.” –Ellen DeGeneres
As we are all too aware, we have much to worry about and so many pressing issues to resolve. While stress and worry cause many health concerns, but laughing– oh yes! actual laughing–is the perfect antidote. It literally benefits your health, in many ways.
Laughing can have a positive effect on stress hormones and help decrease pain.
Laughing directly affects the mind by releasing certain neurotransmitters that allow for more positivity.
Laughing can help boost the immune system.
Laughing is contagious. We’ve all been there–someone in the room starts laughing and it is impossible not to join in!
Laughing can affect the body in ways similar to exercise. We can even call it an extra fun form of exercise.
Laughing can help us develop self confidence and trust. It can also help us break communication barriers and social tension, allowing greater connections in life, better relationships, and healthy bonding.
People who laugh more are usually liked more and therefore have greater positive influence on the people around them. We could all laugh a little bit more, so let’s kick off a laughter campaign today!
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Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and reflexologist Christina Morris is the founder of Element Natural Healing Arts. Writing about health and wellness gives her an outlet to express her care and concern for her beloved community. She believes everyone can achieve better health and happiness–emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.