Too many people suffer from chronic seriousitis these days. It shows up in the stren faces, furrowed brows, bad hair days, impatience, up-tight behavior, and loss of persective.

We need tp lighten up! We take ourselves way too serious with disastrous effects to our personal health and wellness. We need to recognize that laughter truly is ‘the best medicine.’

What most of us don’t realize is that by not laughing, we miss out on many health benefits. A good laugh massages face, shoulders and stomach muscles, reduces blood pressure, increases oxygen flow, boosts the immune system, and casues a reduction in stress-inducing chemicals.

Research has shown that laughter works faster than Valium or vodka. The benefits from a good belly laugh can last up to 24 hours. Dr. William Fry, a lughter pioneer researcher found that 30 seconds of hearty laughter equals a three minute physical workout on a rowing machine.

You don’t even need a reason to laugh, even fake laughter is good for you. Thousands of ‘Laughter Clubs’ have sprung up all over the world practicing fake laughter with the same benfits as derived from real laughter.

With the downturn of the economy and the increase of personal stresses, it is important to remember that humor and laughter are powerful stress busters. It is impossible to be stressed when laughing. Laughter provides an instant vacation from our stress,  Read more...