Mindful Life By Design

"The average person laughs around 17 times per day." Professor Peter Abrahms

Is this you?  I know it's not me…17 times a day — hum.   Something that makes you go hum.

"The benefits of laughter: While people have always known that laughter makes them feel good, there is now scientific evidence that it promotes health in a number of ways.

 Health Benefits: Laughter has many benefits for the general health of an individual. These include

* Immune System – laughter inhibits the "fight or flight" response, by reducing levels of certain stress hormones responsible. This is beneficial to health since these hormones suppress the immune system and raise blood pressure. Laughter actually boosts the immune system by causing an increase in white blood cells

* Blood Pressure – laughter lowers the blood pressure, while increasing vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood. This in turn aids healing

* Saliva – laughter leads to increased production of salivary immunoglobulin A, which helps to prevent pathogens (disease-causing organisms) invading the body via the respiratory tract

* Exercise – it has been estimated that laughing 100 times is the equivalent of 15 minutes' workout on an exercise bike. Laughter exercises the diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg and back muscles, which explains why people often feel exhausted after laughing a lot

* Mental Health – laughter provides a way for negative emotions such as anger or frustration, to be released. Ever since the pioneering work of Patch Adams (a physician who recognized of humor when treating patients) doctors have become increasingly aware of the theraputic benefits of laughter."

Chi Energy Heals Training: "Learn to Amplify the Best" … Sifu Cicero "I'm going to learn to laugh 17 times a day and amplify this energy!"

Reference: Physiology by Professor Peter Abrahams

Chi Energy increases Endorphins

Chi Energy exercises increases the blood flow &  Chi meditation brings you in alignment.

Endorphins are endogenous opioid polypeptide compounds. They are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during strenuous exercise,^[1] excitement, pain, consumption of spicy food and orgasm,^[2][3] and they resemble the opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a feeling of well-being. Endorphins work as "natural pain relievers."

Benefits of Meditation : Endorphin release

When we are truly relaxed both mentally and physically, there are changes in the brain waves pattern until it is predominantly located and fixed within the alpha state. Within this particular state the brain triggers chemicals known as endorphins. It is in fact this chemical trigger that has the Benefits that are experienced as a feeling of well being. Meditation is one of the easiest way to achieve this and these good feelings can easily linger for some time after the meditation has ended. There is also a real physical benefit as these endorphins boost and recharge the immune system, helping you to fight off all kinds of infections. Some of them are as follows:

• Lower heart rate and reduced work load of the heart.
• Reduction of free radicals- unstable oxygen molecules that can cause tissue damage.
• Decreased high blood pressure.
• Higher skin resistance. Low skin resistance is correlated with higher stress and anxiety levels.
• Drop in cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is associated with cardiovascular disease.
• Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing. This has been very helpful to asthma patients.

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphins

http://www.depression-guide.com/meditation-benefits.htm

In the beginning stages of building Cool Chi Energy we all need a little external help:

Chi Members are asking how to assist the immune system while building the Chi Energy

during the dry winter months —

Here is a simple to do: 

Before the symptoms of colds, flu, coughing or sleeping symptoms…however if you do find yourself with any of these immune robbers purchase a

Cool Mist humidifier…It help relive cold and flu discomforts and humidifies dry indoor air